Gratus Staffing

There are different types of recruiters out there. Some recruiters take a job requirement from a hiring manager and start recruiting immediately without analyzing or asking questions, which causes challenges. Hiring managers get frustrated because the talent they want: -Expects a higher salary than budget -Wants more days a week to work remotely -Accepts a role with a company that moved faster in the interview process -Refuses to participate in lengthy application processes -Need to be sold on the company instead of needing to sell themselves to the company The great news is there are other recruiters who properly learn the role and market, set expectations with the hiring manager about salary/remote work, change the job description to make it more appealing, and implement an exciting, efficient/brief interview process. The first group operates out of fear and the second operates out of abundance because they are aware their skillset is in high demand for the “right” kinds of companies. Be more like the second recruiter.?

Hiring shouldn’t take longer than 30 days. In a competitive hiring market especially, dragging out the process can cost you top talent. 1 day to get approval from the hiring manager. 1 day to write/post the job listing. 5 days to pinpoint recruit candidates or use a search firm. 7 days to schedule and complete the first round of interviews. 7 days to schedule and complete the second round. 7 days to schedule and complete the final (if it can't be combined with the second). 1 day to get offer approval and extend. Also, respect candidates' time—no one should need to take multiple days off for interviews. How else can you reduce hiring timelines? #Hiring #HR #TalentAcquisition

Ever applied for a job and then heard nothing back? It might not be you—sometimes, those positions were never intended to be filled at all! Welcome to the world of 'ghost jobs,' where companies post listings that are more phantom than opportunity. Curious about why these ghost jobs are on the rise and what this trend says about the job market and economy? Check out my latest for CNBC

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Happy 4th of July from us to you! ????

Today let’s pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their selfless acts of courage ensure that we continue to enjoy the liberties we hold dear. We owe them an immense debt that can never truly be repaid. Thank you to all who have served and to those who continue to serve. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten. #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #Gratitude

We have an Investments Associate role with a boutique but fast-growing real estate company in the DC area - asset class agnostic (but mostly multifamily), great work-life balance, and opportunity to learn from an incredible team. Must have manipulated real estate models in excel very manually - to $140k+bonus. This is the last week for first-round interviews - send your resume if you'd like to be considered: [email protected]

Let's be more empathetic in the interview process. Instead of "Why should we hire you?", try "How do you see yourself contributing to our team and what support would you need from us to achieve those contributions?" Instead of "What is your biggest weakness?", try "Can you share a challenge you've faced in your professional journey and how you overcame it?" And if a candidate has held 4 jobs in the last 5 years, instead of "Why did you leave those jobs in such a short timeframe", try "What did those employers get wrong that motivated you to leave quickly?" It's easy to think that being in the hiring position could give you an upper hand, but top performers gravitate towards mission- and team-oriented companies. Also, we may just find we are on the other end one day!

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Upcoming event for #Accounting and #Finance professionals! ??