“Why Should I Hire You?” The Best Answers to a Tough Question

More often than not, most candidates get thrown this little gem in an interview… The all-too popular “why should we hire you?” and – it’s for good reason. This question happens to throw off even some of the best candidates out there because it forces us to be self-observant and examine our greatest qualities, and […]

Why Do Good Employees Leave?

Why they’re saying “it’s time to go”: With national unemployment rates at their lowest (4.1% last Dec. 2017), it’s getting difficult for companies to retain their top talent and it’s safe to say that the cost of searching, hiring and onboarding new employees on a consistent basis is not only tiresome, but damaging – both […]

RESUME HOW TO: Make Your Personality Stand Out on Paper

  In a sea of resumes and competition, how do you make yourself stand out? It seems almost impossible to condense an entire history of projects, goals met, experiences, performance and professional passions into a single page… but we’re here to tell you – it’s really not. All it takes is a little effort, some […]

CXC® To Puerto Rico: We Are Here to Help.

Hurricane Maria’s Wrath: It’s no question that Hurricane Maria has completely uprooted life in Puerto Rico. The storm has caused unbelievable devastation and, even 42 days later, resources are scarce, sanitary conditions are creating various health concerns and some 86% of the island’s 1.57 million electricity customers are still without power. Many of P.R.’s 3.5 […]

No Shows: What Can Staffers Do to Fight It.

  Why are no-shows/no-calls such a prominent issue in the staffing/recruiting community? Firms are seeing an increase of no-shows for scheduled interviews and candidates are dropping off within the first 30-90 day period. Is a slimmer pool of talent to blame? Is it the rise of technology that encourages a lack of direct communication? What […]

What To Do When an Employee Is Trying Hard… But Not Hard Enough.

When trying isn’t enough… Possibly one of the most difficult tasks as a manager is letting someone go, especially when that person is trying their absolute best; putting in extra hours, learning as much as they can. But sometimes, it’s just not enough. Is the answer to micromanage? To ignore the lack of skill and […]