The People Link Blog

Despite the fact most hiring managers and employers have a basic understanding of the purpose of a job interview, it’s not uncommon for key questions to be missed during the interview process. Unless you can walk away from a job interview, knowing whether you want to hire an applicant, you probably haven’t asked enough questions. In some instances, you may not be asking the right questions. Read More

Did you know it takes a job seeker between 30 and 90 days on average to find a job? Staggering, isn’t it? Of course, the time it’ll take you to get hired will vary depending on the industry in which you want to work as well as the number of positions available. Read More

Have you ever noticed some companies seem to have no difficulty finding volumes of staff, while others can’t seem to find a qualified candidate in a sea of applicants? What’s the difference between these companies? Read More

Although you may not realize it, the end of the year can be a pretty good time to start looking for a new job. While some people may lead you to believe you should wait until the new year has arrived, the exact opposite is true, particularly in the Allied Health industry. This industry is looking for qualified staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Read More

When it comes to hiring, attitude should outweigh skill every time. While certain core skills are required to do specific jobs, if a job applicant does not have a positive attitude and willingness to do the work, what have you got? You’ve simply got someone who will do the bare minimum to get a paycheck. If you want more than that, we recommend you choose attitude over skill when hiring. Read More

Are you having trouble getting open positions filled? Do you need to get a few new hires, but nobody you’ve interviewed seems quite right for the job? Do you sometimes feel hiring is a never-ending battle? Well, believe it or not, you’re not alone. Read More

While some people might consider a job interview as simply an opportunity for a potential employer to ask questions to help determine whether an applicant may be a good fit, it is also a time for the applicant to ask any questions he or she may have. Job interviews are the one time when you, as a job seeker, should feel free to inquire about the job and/or the employer. Read More

While some people may believe hiring is as simple as advertising an open position, then sitting back to receive applications from potential candidates, do a few interviews and hire the individual you like best, it isn’t always quite so cut and dry. Numerous obstacles can arise. If your company is looking to bring on one or more high-quality employees, make yourself aware of the key aspects of the hiring process if you wish to have any success. Read More

Before you can wow an employer and convince him or her you are the person to hire, you need to get your foot in the door. Too many times job seekers assume employers will somehow know how valuable they are, what skill set they have or what they bring to the table, even without a succinct and well-written resume. It’s simply not true. Read More

When it comes to the hiring process, speed is of the essence. While you might feel the need to take your time when considering different candidates or wait to see if someone “better” will come along, the truth is the longer you wait the higher the chances are your ideal applicant will have already accepted another offer. Read More