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Hiring starts with culture. Culture, more than anything else, is what attracts people to a company – and what keeps them there. It’s also what
A cornerstone of CareerPlug’s hiring philosophy is hiring for growth potential. This means hiring someone not based on what jobs they’ve held in the past
Your job posting is your first official gatekeeper, the first impression you make on job seekers, and the first step in finding a new member
Businesses are feeling the pressure of an ongoing struggle for top talent. In a tight labor market, there’s a lot you can do to win
Brush up on the basics of how to hire, from job posting to job offer.
Your job posting is your first official gatekeeper, the first impression you make on job seekers, and the first step in finding a new member
Your careers page’s is the hub of your employer brand. A strong careers site compels job seekers to apply while a weak one can deter job seekers from applying
Here’s the dream hiring scenario: you have an open position and a perfect candidate walks through the door and charms you with their obvious talent
Interviews are the heart of the recruitment process. They are the gateway to what could be lifelong employees, great coworkers, and amazing growth opportunities for
The job market has rapidly changed over the last few years, and as an employer, it can be hard to keep up. Widespread resignation and
We’ve heard it again and again from clients over the last year. Competition for top talent is tougher than ever before. Many employers are going
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We sat down with Clint Smith — Founder and CEO of CareerPlug and author of the upcoming book, How to Hire — to pick his
In CareerPlug’s fourth annual Recruiting Metrics Report, we continue to analyze our hiring data to shed light on hiring metrics and trends for small businesses
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Toxic work environments – this term was first used to describe literally toxic workplaces where dangerous working conditions and chemical hazards put employees at physical
CareerPlug is on a mission to help employers hire and develop the right people. As a part of this mission, we conduct original research throughout
Hiring starts with culture. Culture, more than anything else, is what attracts people to a company – and what keeps them there. It’s also what
We’ve seen a lot of change in the hiring space over the last few years. The pandemic caused mass layoffs and companies have struggled with
You need your open role filled fast, so it’s hard not to get excited when a qualified candidate sends in an application. You get your
Today’s hiring landscape has brought big concerns to employers everywhere. Talent is scarce and attracting the right candidates has never been so challenging. But what
With ongoing shifts in the labor market and ever-evolving technology to make running a business easier, it’s no surprise that hiring practices have had to
As a business owner, you know that turnover is expensive and stressful. Every employee is an investment for your business, and it can be difficult
In a job seeker’s market, attracting and hiring qualified candidates is more competitive than ever before. As an employer, you may be feeling more motivated
You know that having open roles within your business can be stressful. And when you find that perfect candidate to fill a position, you want
Manager of Partner Success
Consultant Manager
Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager
5: AUTOMATE
Hiring is hard, but partnering with us makes it easier. From posting jobs to scheduling interviews, CareerPlug allows you to automate certain parts of the process to improve your results and save you time.
3: EVALUATE
Once you think you have found the right person, use our reference and background check resources to verify them. Then, send an electronic offer letter from CareerPlug to close the deal!
4: HIRE
Use our prescreen questions and assessments to identify the best applicants. Then use our interview questions and scorecards to evaluate for the right things consistently.
2: COMMUNICATE
Use our notifications and automations to be the first to respond to qualified applicants. Send texts and emails from directly from CareerPlug to convert applicants to scheduled interviews.
1: ATTRACT
Use our templates to create an attractive careers page and job posting. Then promote it through our job board partners, as well as directly with your employees, customers, and social network.
Operational Manager
Manager of Account Executives
Director of Client Experience
Sales Operations Manager
HR Manager
Creative Design Manager
Kacie was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2012 with a degree in Anthropology.
Kacie joined CareerPlug as an intern while still in college in 2012. Post-graduation, she joined the CareerPlug team full-time as a Talent Specialist on the Recruitment Services side of the business, eventually working her way up to be the Recruitment Services Manager. From there, she learned her passion for the internal processes of what makes the business tick and explored other roles at the company, including Internal Support, Implementation, and Quality Management, before eventually finding her home in Design. She is now building a Creative Design branch off of the Marketing team.
Outside of work, you can find Kacie walking her dogs Bixby & Bean along Buffalo Bayou, hanging out with friends (and their pets), and tending to her 40+ house plants.
Implementation Manager
Originally from small town in central Texas, Ashley Johnson graduated from Texas State University in 2013 with a degree in Business Administration. She was hired by CareerPlug as a Talent Specialist in 2014, and moved up to ultimately lead the Recruitment Services team. From there, she pivoted to Implementation, and is now the Implementation Manager.
As the Implementation Manager, Ashley and 3 direct reports function as a transition between Sales and Partner Success in helping our clients get set up and established in our software. She spends her free time raising her 2 dogs, playing cornhole, and perfecting the art of charcuterie.
Senior Content Marketing Manager
Director of Product Marketing
Director of Engineering
Director of UX & Product Design
Director of Sales
Senior Director of Client Experience
Senior Director of People
Vice President of Product and Engineering
Vice President of Sales
Chris accidentally started a 20-year career in franchising when he was 18 years old and took a job painting houses for College Pro Painters. That job turned into the ownership of his first franchise (a house painting franchise). While at Monmouth College in IL, he operated his business, played on the varsity football team, and studied to become a teacher.
The taste of entrepreneurship and desire to coach others led Chris deeper into franchising, working with a few franchise brands helping them grow their businesses. He lived in the Chicagoland area his entire life until recently moving his family to Austin, TX.
In his free time Chris coaches youth sports, especially youth football, and spends as much time as he can with his wife and 2 children.
President
Native to Texas, Jenny graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004 and joined CareerPlug in 2017. She retired her first career path as a Registered Dietitian after 10 years, and has found her true belonging in business operations.
As CareerPlug’s President, Jenny leads all teams to an aligned effort toward achieving our vision. She works to build healthy and scalable internal systems to equip and empower the CareerPlug teams to bring their best for our clients. She loves contributing new ideas and rethinking the status quo. Jenny really connects with the company’s core values, but especially with our intent to “Keep Growing.”
In her non-work life, Jenny enjoys time with her family, playing drums and performing with the Austin Samba School, and finding excuses to be on the lake.
Founder & CEO
Clint founded CareerPlug in 2007 with the simple idea that there was a better way to help employers connect with quality applicants. Today Clint works every day to fulfill CareerPlug’s mission: Make Hiring Easier. Leading by example, Clint loves spending his time developing new ideas and teaching others.
After graduating from the University of Florida, Clint worked in investment banking and strategic marketing; both experiences influenced the development of CareerPlug. He also spent a year away from the business world teaching 5th grade in Boulder.
Clint is passionate about helping others succeed and is involved in numerous mentoring programs. He and his wife, Sarah, are also foster parents. Clint enjoys family time, beach volleyball, and outdoor adventures.
