Degree or no degree? Requirements are changing in recruitment.
What makes a candidate “qualified”? Their education? How about life experience? Training on the job or other certifications? Some combination of all these categories? Traditionally, a four-year degree was considered a ticket to employment. Although the essential duties of their jobs had not changed, many employers began adding degree requirements to descriptions beginning in the […]
Why Pay Transparency Benefits the Recruiting Process
Up to 17 states and municipalities have enacted pay transparency laws to date (GovDocs). Legislation ranges from disclosing pay information upon candidate request to requiring employers with more than 15 employees to post a pay range in a job description. Many candidates view increasing pay transparency as a positive. According to a recent poll […]
Streamline the interview process in 7 steps
Whether you are a first-time hiring manager or well-versed in the recruiting process, how you present your company or organization is essential to engaging the right talent. Most likely, candidates are applying to more than one position and taking multiple interviews, so consider how you are setting yourself apart as a top employer. Are the […]
Career Resources for Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month! As part of our ongoing commitment to dismantling systemic inequality in recruiting, Another Source wants to share this list of job boards in honor of this celebration. Whether you are looking for a particular position or something specific to your industry, there are many sites and resources you can […]
What is motivating candidates in their job search?
From quiet quitting to rage applying, it seems that every week a new term crops up attempting to make sense of rapid workforce changes. Semantics aside, the labor market is still highly competitive with an ongoing population shortage, wage increases driven by inflation, and more retirements. Employers, what does this mean for you? How do […]
Purpose at Work
What does it mean to find purpose at work? A quick Google search yields over 7 billion results on why purposeful work matters, how younger generations prioritize finding meaning in their work, the benefits for organizations, and the list goes on. Many people recently impacted by industry shifts or layoffs may find themselves in the […]
Career Resources for Black History Month
As part of our ongoing commitment to dismantling systemic inequality in recruiting, Another Source wants to share this list of job boards for African American job seekers. Whether you are looking for a particular position or something specific to your industry, there are many sites and resources you can consider. We encourage you to also […]
The future is here: engaging top talent in 2023
By now, many readers have probably heard the latest statement from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on how remote work “doesn’t work for spontaneity [or] management.” As the official policy stands, 50% of JPMorgan employees were asked to return to the office full-time, with another 40% working partially remote. The company drew ire from some […]
Build a strong LinkedIn profile with these 5 tips
LinkedIn is about as synonymous with job searching in the 21st century as peanut butter and jelly. Making a good impression online isn’t rocket science, but it does involve you being intentional about what you include on your profile. Below are five tried and true methods to help you make your LinkedIn stand out as […]
Don’t stress! 4 ways to combat job search anxiety
Applying for jobs can surface many emotions, from positive ones such as excitement and curiosity to not-so-positive ones like disappointment and anxiety. Thankfully, there is more than one technique to counter anxiety if and when it does present itself. Which one resonates with you the most? Finding gratitude and moments of joy Your mindset can […]