We’ve all heard the saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” but when it comes to choosing the right picture for your LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook profiles, the important thing is to ignore this advice! As a recruiter staffing for marketing, creative, web and IT candidates, we frequently use these social media sites to…
Nowadays, companies are modeled to be leaner and meaner than ever. With the recent recession and the ever-emerging technological advances in the workspace, employers no longer need the assembly line or a one-trick pony. Employers are now looking for talent that can not only excel at one specific job function, but possibly one or two…
If you are looking for stellar sales reps, forget about having them come interview at your office to meet the team, and forget about interviewing them at your own desk. Here’s an idea: Have the prospective sales rep pick you up at your office and take you for a ride in their car. Why? For one, you’ll…
As the demand continually grows for web designers, graphic designers, and developers, Craigslist has become a go-to tool for Recruiters. At Profiles, we use this as an extra resource to help spread the word about our positions, in addition to LinkedIn and Social Media forums. However, the responses that I receive leave a lot to…
I was recently invited to participate in a marketing roundtable session with some of the Mid-Atlantic’s top marketing leadership, regarding their challenges in recruiting and retaining top marketing talent to the Baltimore region. As a Branch Manager and Senior Business Development Manager for the Baltimore office at Profiles, I have collected a few topics and…
Although digital communication has been prevalent for some time now, it seems like we’re still in our infancy when it comes to basic smarts and manners about what is acceptable in an online message. Failure to think through an IM or email in the workplace could possibly hurt your reputation, offend your co-workers, or even…
This year marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Most people don’t really remember the War of 1812. What was it about? Who did we fight? Who actually won the war? The most noteworthy thing to come out of the war is our national anthem: “The Star Spangled Banner,” written by Francis Scott Key…
The thought of changing jobs is daunting in itself, but the fear of being discovered while searching scares many away from ever seeking a better opportunity. Here are a few tips on how to effectively look for a job, without making your co-workers and supervisors suspicious. 1- Understand Your Situation Before you delve into your…
Congratulations! After weeks of polishing your resume and cover letter, scouring the internet for job opportunities, and passing multiple rounds of interviewing, you have landed a new job. Well done, but now the real work begins. While working for a staffing agency, I have seen candidates both excel and fail. However, if you follow these…
In my 13 years of staffing experience in Communications and Marketing I’ve seen the pendulum swing from a job-driven market to a candidate-driven market. Candidates today are driving the market, receiving multiple offers and weighing their decisions carefully. However, the offer is not their only deciding factor: Culture fit tops salary in the decision. Are…