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Resources for Job Seekers & Employers
Should you wait to accept a job offer?
How long should you wait before accepting a job offer? About a millisecond if it's your dream job. But what if it's not? We all know that the stars do not always align perfectly. Sometimes you need time to think about an offer. Maybe you interviewed somewhere else and...
The Challenge with Paying Less than $16/hour in 2021
If you have attempted to hire someone in Central Florida in the past six months, you are a brave soul. Many a manager have sat at their home office, dining room table, kids’ bedroom desk, or wherever they have been working, and stared at resumes while their phone...
Why use a recruiting firm?
Employers are often surprised at how much time it can take to find the right employee. There are job descriptions to write, resumes to review, schedules to arrange, interviews to conduct, and salaries to negotiate. The process can take hours, usually spread over many...
Employers: Start the New Year Strong
Most of us are ready to wave goodbye to 2020 and throw a BIG party for the arrival of 2021. This much awaited new year is a great time to take stock and make decisions about how you'll start strong. For employers, a good question to ask is, "how can I make my team...
Talking Turkey: How to Negotiate for a New Position
Now that you're finishing up your Thanksgiving leftovers, it’s time to think about your next career move. Many people find new jobs during the holiday season because companies are preparing for the new year. Part of landing a job that will make you happy long-term is...
Job Interview Nightmares – Just in Time for Halloween
We gathered around a campfire with a few Florida hiring managers to swap scary stories about interviews gone wrong. (Okay, we admit it, we just connected by phone and email - but that doesn't sound nearly as scary, does it?) So, lock your doors, turn on all your...
Reward Employees without Breaking the Budget
If you're like most employers, you're finding that your employees are turning in great work this year, even those working from home during the pandemic. You want to keep them motivated, but without extra room in the budget, is there a way to reward them? The good news...
How to Answer the Greatest Weakness Question
What's your greatest weakness? This is one of the hardest interview questions to answer. It's a great idea to know what you're going to say when a prospective employer tosses this query your way. Here's some advice on how to knock it out of the park when you answer....
How to Follow Up after an Interview
You found your dream job, had a strong interview and your skills are a good match for the position. What next? Ideally, a strong finish. Take these steps to stand apart from other candidates who also want the position. Follow Up Quickly Make sure you...
Should Your Company Consider Contract Staffing?
Contract staffing can help businesses in St. Petersburg, Tampa and Orlando to reduce costs and minimize risks associated with making new hires
Survey Results: How COVID-19 is Affecting Florida Businesses
In light of recently published government guidelines regarding how to re-open our economy, Hiregy wanted to investigate how Central Florida companies are planning to get back up to speed. We conducted a brief survey to gather feedback on this topic. We're grateful to...
Surviving a Layoff
One of our job candidates was celebrating his 9-year anniversary with his employer when the company pulled the plug. “It’s nothing you’ve done, we’ve just decided to re-evaluate our business model,” they told him. You may have been there. Or given the current impact...