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...
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...
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?...
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...
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 be an effective way for businesses in St. Petersburg, Tampa and Orlando to reduce costs and minimize risks associated with making new hires. But are flexible contract staffing options right for your company? Here’s how to tell if...
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...
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...