Timothy Holden of Pivotal Solutions posted a nice to-the-point piece on when exactly startups should start considering HR, particularly outsourced...
HR and Interviewing for a Startup
read more
Commentary: The Young and Unemployed Falling Behind
Many business leaders, especially those in particular industries, may have recognized that there is no longer that baby-faced intern marching down...
Rejecting an Applicant Online
I am writing this as a college graduate who had to deal with joblessness for some time in this economy. Today, hiring representatives are regularly...
On Criminal Background Checks
According to a survey by the SHRM, many employers care about an applicant's criminal history even more than expected. While the discovery of an...
Numbers on Credit Background Checks
Due to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, employers are permitted to acquire a consumer report surrounding the credit history of an applicant or current...
Worst Reasons for Taking a Job?
In my weekly Quora digest, I saw a topic we might all be interested in. The title? "Career Advice: What are the worst reasons for taking a job?" To...
Key Traditional Interview Questions
There are a number of traditional questions an interviewer is expected to ask and which an interviewee should be expected to answer. Unfortunately,...
Thinking About the Panel Interview
The panel interview can be an incredibly helpful tool to use to receive a better understanding of a candidate. Multiple perceptions are revealed...
Job Postings May Get Even More Reach
According to an article at Forbes.com, Facebook is gearing up for the release of "Facebook Jobs" later this summer. It will feature aggregated job...
The Talent Challenge
Let’s face it…the economic downturn of 2009 shook the foundations of many organizations, forcing companies to implement some pretty drastic...
Simplifying the Application Process
There are a number of ways one can accept and manage applications. At times, the person in charge of hiring for a certain position can become...
How to Craft the Perfect Job Post
A glance at the Jobs section of your city on Craigslist or similar site will reveal many bland job posts. They often annoy potential applicants or don’t catch the interest of the job-seeker at all.
3 Tips for Hiring Right in 2012
Many business leaders are expressing optimism heading into 2012 on the heels of recent economic news from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. In an economic release on December 20, 2011, the BLS reported that Oregon achieved a 1.5% decrease in the unemployment rate from November 2010 to November 2011 as the rate dropped from 10.6% to 9.1%.
Gina Todd and Molly Kelley Present at 'Dress for Success' Workshop
Gina Todd and Molly Kelley presented at a Dress for Success workshop on Monday, September 12th in NE Portland. A group of twelve attendees practiced...
10 Mistakes Employers Make When Hiring
A strong and well integrated team of employees is absolutely crucial to a business’s ability to succeed in a competitive environment, making the...