Why “Overqualified” Candidates Make the Best Hires

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Recently I’ve heard from several colleagues that they’re being turned down for jobs because they are just too qualified. Qualifications mean experience, so what’s wrong with having a lot of experience? I worry that the term “overqualified” frequently prevents companies from looking at talented candidates because they don’t fit the mold of previous hires, or […]

2017 Is The Year Of The Job Seeker

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The New Year represents different things to different people. The New Year brings with it the historical tradition of making a New Years Resolution. It’s a time to reflect back on the closing year, and look to the future with newfound energy and motivation to make it the best year yet. For some, this means […]

How To Make Every Hire Irreplaceable

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You know that feeling when you finish talking to a candidate and you can’t get their offer out fast enough? Chances are, you’ll behave something like this: You’ll ask an employee to take the candidate for coffee, then quickly put together an offer so you can seal the deal before the individual leaves the building. […]