If there’s one thing we love at Job Crystal, it’s entrepreneurship. After all, our company was built by entrepreneurs who hired more people with that same entrepreneurial spirit. It’s our dream and vision to make a dent in unemployment. One of the ways we know how to do that is by supporting and working with local entrepreneurs to build amazing
5 proven ways to make your job application POP
The job market is tough. A single role can bring in as many as 250 applications. And, often, Recruiters and Hiring Managers are working on multiple roles at a time. This means that in order to stand out, you need to be prepared to STAND OUT. Here are 5 ways you can make your job application pop every time. 1.
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Which hiring red flag are you ignoring?
The hiring process is tough. Not just because of the added pressure of having to look for and train up a new team member, but also because of the sheer number of people you have to talk to and screen. Hiring mistakes are costly – sometimes reaching up to 5 times the salary of the person you hired. That’s why
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5 ways to attract top talent (and keep it)
We know as well as you that sourcing takes time. In fact, we created a whole AI Sourcing Tool because of how well we know it. That’s why when it comes to hiring, it’s important to have people come to you as much as possible and hold onto them when they do. Want to know how to attract top talent
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11 unusual jobs you didn’t know existed
Are you on the job market? Bored on your job search? Here are eleven unusual jobs you might not even have thought to consider. Some are more practical than others, but all of them are strange in their own way. Unusual Job 1: Professional Sleeper Sometimes it actually does pay to lie down on the job. Certain hotels will employ
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3 Interview Tips (That Actually Work!)
It’s just a fact that interviews are stressful. But they can be less stressful with the right preparation. Here are 3 easy interview tips that almost always work. 1. Focus on your communication in your interview Verbal A good interview should function like a conversation, so it’s important to make sure that your verbal communication is top-notch. Make sure that
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9 Hiring Practices to Leave in 2022
It’s a new year and with that comes change. If you’re not happy with the way you hired last year, now is the perfect time to assess and realign. To kick you off, here is a list of outdated hiring practices that you shouldn’t be taking with you into 2023. 1. Disregarding internal hires You probably have amazing talent right
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Looking for 2023 resolutions that will get you employed?
Happy new year! Are you starting off 2023 looking to get employed? We’re here to help! The best part of a new year is the resolutions, so we’ve put together this easy-to-stick-to list just for you. 1. Get employed by being realistic, but also optimistic Sit down and think about what your skills are. List them, if you have the
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Your festive checklist for the perfect candidate
There’s no doubt that the hardest part of the hiring process is finding the perfect candidate. In fact, according to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management only about 43 out of every 100 hires is successful in the long run. And because hiring the wrong candidate is an expensive mistake to make, you want to make sure
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SMEs: 5 words to help you thrive in the new year
Year-end is upon us! With only a few weeks left of the current year, it’s vital to start thinking about the new year. Here are 5 simple words to keep in mind when wrapping up the year. 1. Reflect Take time to look back at and audit the year that’s passed. Where were the areas your business excelled? What are