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If you’re a business owner, then you’ve faced many challenges over the last couple of years. Recruitment and retention have been big concerns in every industry, and

The ultimate goal of every hiring process is to find the right person for your team. In the best case scenario, you will have several candidates

Recruiting and retention are two big challenges faced by all business owners, including franchisees. Most franchisees rely on playbooks from the franchisor for many aspects of

At CareerPlug, we want to make hiring easier, which is why text recruiting is an important part of our hiring software.  We know that as a

You’ve made it through the time-consuming stages of the hiring process, from job posting to interviews, to candidate evaluations. You’ve found the right person for the

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 your

At CareerPlug, we’re on a mission to empower people to reach their full potential.  One way we do this is by helping businesses make the right

We’ve all been there.  We’ve all been on the job search at some time or another. We’ve all spent hours perfecting resumes, writing cover letters, and

Throughout 2021, businesses across the country have been reopening at a steady pace, but it’s clear the pandemic has changed the job market as we once

As hiring experts, we know how important it is to make good hiring decisions. Without the right people in the right roles, your business can’t reach

An outside sales representative can bring new growth and opportunities for your business, but knowing the right hiring strategies is key to finding your next great

A person’s resume only tells you so much – it doesn’t paint the full picture of who the person really is, of their achievements, their strengths,