Recruiting Strategy

In CareerPlug’s sixth annual Recruiting Metrics Report, we continue to analyze our hiring data to shed light on hiring metrics...

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

When you have an open role to fill, going to major job boards like Indeed is a logical first step....

One of the most important aspects of running a business is hiring and retaining the right people. As you may...

For industries like retail, increased demand for seasonal employees is a holiday tradition as cherished as pumpkin pie. But in...

If you’ve read our 2024 Recruiting Metrics Report, you learned that job boards aren’t necessarily the best source of high-quality...

We’ve heard it again and again from clients over the last year. Competition for top talent is tougher than ever...

People are the heart of your business. Good employees are the driving force behind innovation, productivity, and ultimately, your organization’s...

The number one challenge facing business owners is the same as it’s always been: attracting and hiring the right people....

The job market has rapidly changed over the last few years, and as an employer, it can be hard to...

Business owners in the direct care (or home care) industry know that while their work can be incredibly rewarding, it...

The value of candidate evaluation cannot be understated. Your team is the heart of your business and good hires have...

The babies of Generation Z are growing up quickly. With most of them now hovering between 20-25 years old, they...

Hiring myths have a way of spreading like urban legends around a campfire. While urban legends are typically harmless, falling...

At CareerPlug, we like to keep our finger on the pulse of recruitment trends – the good, the bad, and...

Interviews can be nerve-racking for both the candidate and the interviewer. Both parties want to make a good first impression...

In our annual Recruiting Metrics Report, we found that one the best sources of high-quality applicants wasn’t job boards –...

Take an inside look at CareerPlug's hiring process. See how our hiring process has evolved, what steps you should complete...

As the Hispanic community continues to grow, demand for top bilingual employees is sure to grow with it. How can...

There’s no denying that technology has improved hiring for both businesses and candidates alike. An applicant tracking system eliminates spreadsheets...

Any business knows how important reviews are for their brand. Reviews give customers a clearer idea of the products or...

The ultimate goal of every hiring process is to find the right person for your team. In the best case...

Throughout 2021, businesses across the country have been reopening at a steady pace, but it’s clear the pandemic has changed...

As hiring experts, we know how important it is to make good hiring decisions. Without the right people in the...

An outside sales representative can bring new growth and opportunities for your business, but knowing the right hiring strategies is...

A person’s resume only tells you so much – it doesn’t paint the full picture of who the person really...

Developing strong interviewer skills is key to converting the most highly qualified candidates into hires. A 2021 CareerPlug study found...

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

Your core values signify what you, as a company, prize more than anything. They should guide everything that you do....

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

For industries like retail, increased demand for seasonal employees in Q4 is a holiday tradition as cherished as pumpkin pie....

While COVID-19 business shutdowns have resulted in unemployment for many industries, the home health care industry is poised for growth. ...

As more businesses plan to reopen in the coming weeks and months, boomerang employees are on the minds of many...

As the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) partner for State Farm, CareerPlug serves thousands of State Farm Agents in their hiring...

As many businesses plan to expand their operations again or completely reopen their doors when the time is right, there...

Referred candidates serve as the top source of all hires so it’s no coincidence that creating a great employee referral...

Unemployment is below 4% making today’s job market, a job seeker market. What does that mean for your company? It...

This might be the most important question you ask yourself this year. There are three essential components of a successful...

Thousands of companies are hiring at this very moment. Some of them are your direct competitors. But this isn’t your...