Top 5 things to look for in a Candidate

When considering candidates for a position, it’s essential to keep in mind a few key factors. Here are the top 5 things we recommend looking for:

RX2 Solutions Q4 2023 Hiring & Economic Outlook

Q4 looks like it will be similar to Q2 and Q3 with no dramatic changes. With the end of Summer and the start of budget season, we have seen the demand for hiring increase across all of our lines of business.

Unveiling the Top Interview Questions from a Hiring Manager’s Perspective

As a hiring manager, conducting interviews is crucial in finding the right candidate. It is essential to ask the right questions to understand candidates better and assess their suitability for the role.

Timeless Fourth of July Home Celebrations

The Fourth of July is a time-honored holiday in the United States, and while public gatherings and events are fantastic,

RX2 Solutions Q3 2023 Hiring & Economic Outlook

Despite what many news stations are reporting, the US economy is doing well, and we are still seeing strong demand for staffing services.

It’s that time of year again when everyone is looking for Fun Family activities for the Fourth of July. Well, look no further, as RX2 Solutions has highlighted some of the best events in the area!

I have the perfect resume, now what?

Once you have perfected your resume, it’s time to put yourself out there and apply to various roles of interest. In case you missed them, please check out our articles about resume writing best practices and resume formatting.

Interviewing 101

It’s that time of year again, people are looked over, promotions are given to someone else, or it’s just time to make a change. Regardless of your reasons for looking at new opportunities, congratulations on getting your interview! This guide covers the three phases of an interview: pre-interview, during interview and post-interview.

Whether you are gainfully employed and looking for a better opportunity, a recent college grad, or someone who was laid off due to COVID after being at the same company for 10-years, having a strong resume will help you find the opportunity that you want.

Deciding to Negotiate

Maybe this sounds familiar: It’s the hottest job market in recent memory and your company is growing. Since unemployment is at 50-year lows, new members to your team are being brought in at a premium in order to attract top-level talent.

Business is going well, and you and your team have more work than you can handle - or maybe a key member of your team received an offer they can’t refuse, and they just put in their notice that they are moving on. Either way, you’re looking to hire a full-time employee in the hottest candidate market in the past 60 years. A little background on today’s current market:

Preface

As a manager and team leader, you’ve been very successful in your career and you know what has worked for you. In a given situation, you’ve seen the scenario play out two-dozen times and you know that your way works to approach a given situation.

Job hunting is not an exact science, rather it’s a process of steps that will allow you to increase your chances of finding the opportunity that you’re looking for. Those who are the most successful in finding what they are looking for all have one trait in common, persistence.

For a job seeker, one of the most difficult things to manage and discuss are gaps in a resume. The gaps we are discussing refer to six-plus months of extended periods of time without employment.

For most people one of the most difficult things to do is talk about themselves. How do I express my achievements? What work experience is relevant? How do I tailor my resume to a specific job? Here are several best practices: