After recruiting for 25 years, I have prepped literally thousands of candidates for interviews. Ultimately, landing the job of your dreams comes down to how your qualifications and experience match up against what a hiring manager's needs are….and sharing that information in a positive, succinct manner. You would be…...
Hiring Managers Share Their Top 15 “Deal Killers”!
After living and breathing recruiting for 21 years now, ISCs team of executive recruiters thought it would be useful information to put together a list from hiring managers of ‘Top 15 Deal Breakers’, that put a candidate out of the running during the interview process. We asked 1k experienced hiring…...
Tips from a Media Pro to Prepare for Video Interviews!
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Rick DeBruhl, an Emmy award winning broadcaster and one of the nation’s leading communication coaches. Rick has written a book on how to coach people that are going to be interviewed by the media, and I felt that many of those…...
ISC Energy Recruiters!
Over the past few years, the energy sector has continued to grow at a rapid rate. According to research, an astounding 6.4 million Americans are currently employed in the energy industry. In fact, the industrial power supply market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% between 2021…...
Simplifying Construction Recruiting~
The construction industry has enjoyed massive growth over the years, and predictions point towards a similar trajectory in the future. According to research, expectations are to record a CAGR of 5% by 2024. As the demand for residential and commercial construction increases across the nation, key numbers have dramatically…...
5 Ways to Handle Difficult Conversations and Minimize Conflict and Tension
Holding employees accountable is without a doubt the single most important skill that a manager can have and, unfortunately, this is typically the one area that most managers struggle with. Inspecting what we expect and consistently letting your team know that you are actively watching their performance and conduct, and…...
10 Behavioral Interview Questions to Identify Top Talent
It’s no secret that great people are the foundation of great businesses. For long term matches, it’s essential to assess not just skills and qualifications, but also a potential employee cultural fit. Soft skills are by definition non-technical skills that relate to how you work. They include how you…...
5 High Demand Blockchain Jobs—Transition your Career to Blockchain!
Many people are surprised to learn that the concept of Blockchains first appeared in 1991. The technique resulted in blocks of information being created so that the information could not be tampered with. It was originally intended for keeping documents safe in a softcopy form. This technology was…...
How the Food Industry is Coping With COVID-19
The food industry is one of the most consistently profitable industries in the world. Covid-19 has impacted all industries in one form or another, and the food industry is no exception. In this post, ISC’s team of Food & Beverage Recruiters will touch upon some of the ways that…...
The Insurtech Industry: What Does the Future Hold?
The insurtech industry has continued to grow ever since it evolved in 2010. Just last year, this industry broke its record with funding commitments of approximately $6.37 billion from companies around the globe, according to the data revealed by Willis Towers Watson. This figure equaled almost 40 % of…...
Restructuring for Enhanced Profitability
An organization’s structure determines its performance and profitability. The Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) and the Chief Revenue Officer’s (CRO) job is to ensure the business structure is optimized to coordinate operations, market opportunities, human capital, financial and legal strategies to maximize shareholder value. Occasionally leadership will determine that a…...
5 Examples of Extraordinary Company Social Media Policies for Employees
We’re bombarded with information from all sides these days. To stay relevant, your brand needs to cut through the noise and be seen. The vast majority of companies these days invest heavily in SEO marketing to gain visibility. However, few invest the time and energy to encourage employees to…...
How to Create an Exceptional Employer Brand on Par with Leading Global Companies
In today’s world, brands strive to stay relevant by connecting with consumers and continually improving their services. But customers are not the only ones talking about your company. Employees do as well. Their voice is equally as important, if not more. Social media is teaming with tales of woe,…...
3 General Rules for Holding Productive Remote Sales Meetings During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 epidemic continues, businesses are striving to adopt work from home models as productively as possible to ensure smooth business operations. While technological advancement has made this transformation a bit easier, companies are looking for better strategies to replicate their in-house organizational culture and values in a…...
5 Tips on Maintaining a Safe Workspace in the Age of Covid
The coronavirus outbreak has become the driver for the most significant workspace transformations in decades. According to Gartner, we're only a few months into the pandemic, and 88 percent of employees are already working from home. We've witnessed companies laying off flocks of employees, struggling with hiring freezes, and dealing…...
Working through COVID-19: 3 Tips for HR Managers and Employers
During these unprecedented times, few would argue that Human Resources professionals are bearing a heavy burden in attempting to define best practices in our ‘new normal’ and create protocols for conducting business remotely. In this blog, ISC’s team of recruiters have rounded up 3 useful tips that top flight HR…...
