Great News! 15.6 Million New Jobs Projected by 2022

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment in the United States will increase 10.8 percent between 2012 and 2022, adding over 15.6 million jobs to the economy.  Healthcare-related occupations and industries are expected to add the most jobs, although nearly every economic sector will be affected by the need to hire more people. …

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"Sell, Sell, Sell!" – Strategies for Pitching Your Company in Job Interviews

When you interview candidates, you expect them to do their best to “sell” their skills, experience, and work ethic in job interviews.  But the best interviewers recognize that interviews are a conversation.  The two-way nature of an interview offers an opportunity for hiring managers to “sell” their company to job candidates during interviews. …

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Pacific Northwest Bucking the Trend of Stagnant Job Growth in Engineering

In most parts of the country, engineering has seen a slowdown in growth.  The Pacific Northwest, however, is bucking this trend with steady growth in the engineering field. According to most estimates, the Pacific Northwest can expect to see an approximate three percent job growth in engineering in 2014.  Since most added engineering jobs are …

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On Second Thought, We Won’t be Hiring You: When to Rescind a Job Offer

Very few hiring managers want to be in the difficult position of having to rescind an offer of employment once the offer has been made.  Rescinding a job offer that has been accepted is even more difficult.  Unfortunately, certain circumstances require hiring managers to consider this tough option – and in some cases, to use …

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Four Great Ways to Get the More From Your Temp Staff

Temporary employees provide significant talent and skill when a company needs it most.  Companies can, in turn, make sure that their temporary employees are getting the best experience possible by supporting these employees in several ways.  Promoting education and productivity options for temporary employees encourages them to do their best work and to offer their …

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Masters or Bachelors? What Education Level is Important in Engineering Hiring?

Hiring managers who interview and hire engineers quickly discover that engineers undertake varying levels of formal education before launching themselves into the job market.  Some engineering candidates have completed only a bachelor’s degree.  Others have done graduate work, earning a master’s or similar degree.  Both sets of candidates may come with varying levels of experience …

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"It isn't Us, It’s You" – What to Say to Candidates You Don’t Hire

Every hiring manager hopes to be in the position of deciding among two or three top candidates for a key position.  Each candidate possesses a great skill set, solid experience, and a work ethic and personality that fits perfectly with the organization’s culture and goals. Being able to choose among a group of these star …

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Should You Fire "That" Employee?

Firing happens. Every hiring and HR manager will eventually face the decision: should this employee be retained, or let go?  But while knowing the decision is inevitable is one thing, acting on it in the best interest of your company is another – especially when the “keep or fire” decision is a close call. Because …

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Hiring Picks Up in Portland – What This Means for Your Recruiting

The Portland job market has seen an upswing in hiring in recent months, as hiring trends rise – particularly in industries that require some degree of technical skill or a specialized license, such as a commercial driver’s license (CDL). With more job opportunities on the market, candidates have a greater range of options from which …

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