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What is an ATS? 12 Benefits of Applicant Tracking Systems

The number one challenge facing business owners is the same as it’s always been: attracting and hiring the right people. But today, technology exists to make

How to Create a Positive Candidate Experience According to Job Seekers

One of the most important aspects of running a business is hiring and retaining the right people. As you may know, this isn’t always easy! While

What Is Employer Branding and Why Is It Important?

We all know what branding means in terms of marketing: it’s your company’s identity and what distinguishes your business from others in the eyes of customers.

How to Hire for Careers, Not Just Jobs: An Interview with CareerPlug CEO Clint Smith

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

Stay in Touch: How to Improve the Hiring Process with Better Communication

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

How Upskilling and Reskilling Can Help Your Business

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

How Would You Grade Your Hiring Process?

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

How to Hire Outside Sales Representatives (Webinar)

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

5 Easy Ways to Get Started with Recruitment Marketing

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,

6 Common Mistakes Interviewers Make and How to Avoid Them

Developing strong interviewer skills is key to converting the most highly qualified candidates into hires. A 2021 CareerPlug study found that 58% of job seekers had

How to Cut Costs in Your Recruitment Process

We all know that hiring and recruiting can be an expensive cost for any business — both in terms of time and money. The average cost of

Remote Hiring: Creating Exceptional Experiences (Webinar with BenchmarkONE)

COVID-19 has changed the way we do business. Many small businesses are adjusting the way they sell, the way their employees work, and the way they

Creating the Right Core Values for Your Business

Your core values signify what you, as a company, prize more than anything. They should guide everything that you do. If you are not sure about

2021 Hiring Trends Report

2020 has been a year unlike any other. Unless you’ve been living under a rock – in which case, we envy you! – you’re familiar with

How to Create a Candidate Experience Survey (with Free Template)

It can be easy for small business owners to overlook the importance of creating a great candidate experience. It’s completely understandable given how many hats the