Hire Power

Even with a struggling economy, companies realize that their employees are in need of some holiday cheer. This year bosses are handing out more bonuses and gifts than ever before. In fact, according to a CareerBuilder survey, “40% of employers plan to give their employees holiday bonuses this year, up from 33% in 2010.”

Welcome to our two-part blog series about video interviewing. This week’s blog discusses when employers should use video interviewing versus other forms of interviewing, while next week’s blog will talk about how to best prepare for these video interviews.

Ever wonder how to attract the best talent to your organization? It takes a lot of hard work from current employees, but it’s well worth the extra efforts. A hardworking, dedicated employee will seek out a company with a superior reputation and high standards. Here are a few relatively simple ways to be a “sought-after” employer:

As the hiring manager, you need to make sure that you are asking the right questions during an interview.  Really listen to the answers and determine if this is someone you can see fitting into your company's culture.  These five simple questions will give you an in-depth look at the candidate:

Today’s job market is extremely competitive, with many more applicants for each open position. With this come applicants who are overqualified for the positions they are applying for.  Some employers see this as a red flag; some see it as great opportunity.