Gordon Pelosse, of the Forbes Human Resources Council, recently wrote of the alarming talent shortage trends employers are seeing currently and projecting into the rest of 2022. Several factors are impacting employers as they scramble to find skilled talent: Higher education failings Graduates with mismatched degrees for their fields A shift of power from employer […]
Resign or Reinvent?
The Great Resignation. Some say we’re still deep into this labor nightmare. The global pandemic catastrophically changed how we live, how we work, and even how we die. Many missed the passing and memorials of loved ones due to “social distancing.” Others placed banners on their profile pictures to indicate their commitment to “staying home […]
Top Reasons Your Company Will Benefit From a Dedicated Recruiting Firm
Finding the right candidate to fill that critical need in your company is challenging. And in these unprecedented times on the heels of a worldwide pandemic and the rise of remote work, securing top talent requires focus and attention. This is especially true in the IT industry, where many candidates are already a valuable commodity […]
Be Happy(ier) at Work
Happiness is relative. Depending on who you are and how you are put together, depending on your life experiences and how you see life happening in front of you, happiness is attainable to some degree. Even if it’s in the superficial. Of course, we are all wanting to strive for greater fulfillment and happiness in […]
Why You Should Work with a Seasoned Recruiter During the “Great Resignation”
A major benefit to working with a seasoned recruiter in any job search is relationships. Successful recruiters have been building key relationships with hiring managers for years. These relationships are constantly cultivated and maintained in order to be available to meet urgent talent needs in a timely fashion with the greatest understanding of what a […]
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Is Your Team Ready for 2020?
Every business owner leverages unique opportunities for success. Whether it’s seasonal sales, new product launches, announcing an IPO, or the beginning of a new decade, opportunities afford leaders time, events, and built-in inspiration to motivate the team with confidence and forward momentum. Each year the president at Core Technology Solutions, Vivian Ford, sets aside a […]
Work With Us — Face-to-Face
Your company is your brand. Your product is your signature. Your people are your life. Why look for solutions from people you don’t know? Core Technology Solutions takes your success personally! We offer our clients: Experience – More than two decades of unparalleled customer service and technical expertise. Engagement – Proactive process to ensure long-term success […]
The “Better Every Day” Recruiting Method
It’s pretty simple. If you want to succeed — in anything — you have to work to be better every day. School, sports, work, parenting, and marriage all require an absolute commitment to work harder and smarter to improve how we handle life. Success is truly a “better every day” plan. And facing challenges and […]
Quality Recruiting Begins with a Relationship
So much of our workaday world is production-oriented. Work hard, then harder, then your hardest, in hope you produce as much as you can by the end of the day, or the month, or the year. Success is often measured by quantity, not quality. Volume is indeed important. Exceeding sales goals is good for you […]
Four Qualities That Will Build Satisfaction In Your Career
Achieving success in your job isn’t necessarily difficult. Know the scope of your duties. Perform your assigned tasks with excellence. Demonstrate integrity in your work ethic. For the most part, you will be “successful.” Many of us find this kind of success in our work. But are we “satisfied” in what we do? Is there […]
There’s Always One More Thing You Can Do
When you work with a professional talent specialist to help you in your job search, you’re not simply looking for someone to do the busy work for you. There’s more to landing that perfect job than just shuffling resumes, typing up submittals, and managing emails. The best recruiters are the ones who take the lead […]
We Get You Connected
Your business is destined to grow. We have the talent network that gets you to the next level. Use our connections to build your business. We build relationships.
Top Recruiters Are “C” Employees
If your recruiter is not a “C” employee in his or her firm, you’re wasting your time. Not an average employee. A “connected” employee. This is the professional who has the connections you need to get in front of the best hiring managers in your industry. Technology is great. Tools are essential. But relationships are […]
Relationships = Referrals = Recruitment
Just about anywhere you look for statistics on hiring, the referral variable always seems to bubble up as one of the top factors in successful recruiting and selection. Just about any type of referral will help you get beyond the online application and the robotic resume reviewer. If your resume can pass through the hands […]
Relational Success: It’s Not All About Me
“We do not convince people to buy an idea or thing, but rather we simply uncover and relate to their needs and their needs only.” That’s the advice of management consultant Kevin Catlin, owner at Insight Strategies, Inc., in his article “The best sales advice I ever got was from a surfer dude.” Recounting his […]
Make the Connection: Soft Skills that Get You Noticed in an Interview
In a recent article by LinkedIn Influencer Bruce Kasanoff titled “Rule #1: People Hire People They Like,” the point is made that perfect qualifications rarely land you that dream job. “If a hiring manager doesn’t like you, they are highly unlikely to hire you,” writes Kasanoff. It seems so obvious, but many candidates don’t make […]
What Qualities to Look For in a Recruiter
Scan the web for recruiting or staffing companies and you’ll soon be overwhelmed with more options than you want to know. Global agencies, local staffing companies, niche recruiters, and even electronic spiders with no apparent human being attached to the company. If you are on the hunt for employment, how do you know which type […]
