10 Ways to Stand Out in Your Job Search In today's competitive job market, standing out is not just a goal—it's a necessity. Here at ConnectPoint Search Group, we specialize in Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, IT, and business placements and understand the challenges professionals face in their job search journey. To ensure you rise [...]
Ready to Find Top Talent? Why You Should Partner with a Local Recruiting Firm A recruiting firm is an effective solution for quickly filling your company’s open positions; filling vacancies with the right candidates ensures that your company can maintain high productivity and profitability. You’ll also keep the morale of existing workers high and lower [...]
How Do You Recognize the Traits of a Great Boss? As we celebrate Boss's Day, it's important to reflect on the qualities that make a great boss. We all know that having a supportive and inspiring leader can make all the difference in our professional lives. So, what traits should we look for when identifying [...]
Should you ask questions during an interview? What About Difficult Questions? As an executive recruiter, one of the most common questions we receive from job candidates is whether they should ask a lot of questions during an interview. The answer is simple: yes, you should. However, not all questions are created equal, and some are [...]
Will Writing Remain an Important Skill in the Future? As machine learning technologies grow ever more sophisticated, the employment landscape is evolving. Jobs involving manual and repetitive tasks such as warehouse operations, customer support, and data processing are threatened by the rise of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, roles requiring complex thought and emotional intelligence are on [...]
Our Words Matter Humans speak their first fully-formed words sometime between 9 – 12 months of age. It’s a big deal, delighting our parents and launching us into the world of interactive communication. For the rest of our lives, words are the foundation of (almost) everything we do. Psychologist and author Dr. Jordan Peterson says, [...]
Tips for Getting Hired in a Competitive Job Market Even though the news states that there are plenty of available jobs, many of the coveted professional positions are still highly competitive. In a competitive job market, more candidates are waiting to fill these roles than there are positions available. Tips for Getting Hired Experience and [...]
THE BENEFITS OF SKILLS ASSESSMENTS FOR TECH PROFESSIONALS With AI leading the way in technology hiring, many companies are incorporating skills assessments into their interview processes to identify the talented tech professionals they need. For job seekers, these skills assessments can feel rather daunting and somewhat impersonal; however, the rewards of enduring them outweigh [...]
HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success” (Alexander Graham Bell) … The most profound truths are often the most simplistic, aren’t they? Success is heavily guided by the hand of preparation, and when it comes time to interview for your dream job, preparation is key! Following these [...]
JOB INTERVIEW FOLLOW-UP “THANK YOU” NOTES One of the most important parts of interviewing is following up with a “Thank You” note. A thoughtfully expressed “thank you” affirms your interest in the position and company, helps to keep your candidacy top of mind as final hiring decisions are made, and demonstrates proactive communication skills. [...]
