Impact of Salary History Laws on All States

What do the following cities and states all have in common? California Delaware Massachusetts Oregon New Orleans New York City Philadelphia Pittsburgh Puerto Rico San Francisco They all have, or will soon have, laws on the books preventing employers from asking about job candidate’s salary history. The laws state that companies are prohibited from questioning…

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German vs American Resume Formats: Getting Noticed by the Hiring Manager

As recruiters, we often see resumes from candidates outside of the US looking for jobs in the “land of opportunity.” Aside from immigration hurdles, it is important to start with a good resume in the appropriate format. Major differences come into play surrounding tone and style when comparing an American and German resume.  Much of…

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Tips to Improve Your Company’s Image- Employer Branding

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Series: Talent Retention in 2016, Article 2 (The Q Works Group) The sum of who you are as a business can be partially defined by how you are perceived.  You can control much of this by being aware, and maintaining an accurate employer brand. Trouble can arise as we become complacent. Employer branding mistakes are…

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Unlocking the Elusive Talent Pool: Valuing Transferable Skills

We know that there is a talent shortage in the market place and many industries that have never felt the crunch before can now relate. As recruiters, we have a front seat to all of the trouble and challenges that internal hiring team’s face, particularly in the current war for talent. So how do we…

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