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Dom Vargas

Mar 12, 20233 minutes

What is the STAR INTERVIEW MODEL and how to use it?

Are you a candidate or job-seeker who is preparing for the next big interview? Today we are going to discuss a simple model to help candidates craft and articulate their skills and experiences. This model will help you to showcase the value that you can bring to your next employer. At Recruiting Experiences we interview […]

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Casey Horn

Feb 27, 20233 minutes

5 Reasons Your Company Should Give Back

Volunteering is very important to us at Recruiting Experiences. We love making a positive impact on our community. There can be hesitation with volunteering due to time commitment or not volunteering for the “right” organization. However, we truly believe there are great benefits gained from giving back to your community. Here are 5 key reasons […]

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Anthony Varner

Feb 17, 20234 minutes

How does HR fit within your business?

There’s sometimes confusion about HR and its role in the business. I’ve heard it framed as an executive function, an administrative department, a necessary evil, and the event planning team. None of these are very flattering or really depict the role of HR as a strategic part of the business. HR should be seen as […]

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Hope Denny

Feb 6, 20234 minutes

How I Got into Recruitment & How You Can Too!  

Working in the recruiting industry isn’t a typical career path that most professionals initially decide to take. Many recruiters, like myself, fall into recruiting after starting their career in a much different field all together. In a LinkedIn study conducted it showed that out of 100,000 recruiters, the most common degrees were Psychology, Business, Marketing, […]

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Annelise Leffler

Feb 2, 20233 minutes

HR Profession without HR Degree

As I progressed through my academic career, I felt a bit lost. I didn’t really have a solid understanding of what I wanted to do or achieve. Let’s face it, it’s not easy deciding what you want to do for the rest of your life in the span of 4 years. I changed my major […]

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Haley Sharpley

Jan 17, 20233 minutes

What does it really mean to be in Leadership?

This is a question I ask myself almost daily at Recruiting Experiences. For those who don’t know, we are a small, startup recruiting firm. I started as a Recruiting Coordinator on May 16th, 2022. I quickly realized that everyone wears a leader hat depending on the topic. Every one of us can teach another person […]

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Shalaya Bolden

Dec 6, 20224 minutes

My Journey as a Marketing Intern

Getting to be a marketing intern at a start-up company is like no other experience. Every day is a new journey and I never really know what to expect in the best way possible. I get the opportunity to not only grow my marketing skills but to also learn about the recruiting industry as well. […]

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Avoid Burnout
Hope Denny

Dec 2, 20223 minutes

How You Can Avoid the Recruiter BurnOut

A major hot topic in today’s job market is burnout. Many talent teams across the country have been working around the clock to find top talent to fill their high number of open job requisitions. The level of stress for recruiting, sourcing, and hiring top talent amidst a global pandemic is high. You can only […]

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Talent Sourcer
Anne Hockersmith

Nov 29, 20224 minutes

Talent Sourcer or Junior Recruiter?

A healthy Talent Acquisition or Recruiting organization has various roles contributing to the team and their mission of filling job requisitions with quality talent. We usually first think of the role of Recruiter, but there are other professionals involved in the process of filling roles. Positions such as Recruiting Coordinator, Lead Recruiter, Recruiting Manager and […]

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Hope Denny

Nov 4, 20223 minutes

What is your mental health hygiene?

Every day we brush our teeth to keep from seeing a dentist regularly for extra maintenance, and that is often looked at as good hygiene. But what is mental hygiene, and how does one practice having good mental hygiene? Your work can play a major role in your overall mental hygiene and overall health. It […]

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Patrick Armstrong

Oct 30, 20224 minutes

Diversity Last? Why Equity and Inclusion Matter

In my last entry, I talked about diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruiting. I went about defining what those things meant to me and how I believed they should be practiced throughout the recruiting process.   As with everything in life, there is always much to learn; a recent article by Richard Leong, a DEI […]

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Jordan Fischer

Sep 30, 20224 minutes

Taking a Chance on the Scrapper

Working in the recruiting field as a talent sourcer, I scroll through hundreds of profiles each day searching for all manner of candidates for varying positions for our clients. One repeating theme is hiring managers focusing on an ideal candidate and overlooking candidates with transferrable skills. For instance, when searching for a salesperson, sometimes hiring […]

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Casey Horn

Sep 22, 20224 minutes

No Time Wasted: Make the Most of Every Role

Part 1 – Do The Hard Work My professional journey has not been a straight path. Whether I loved a job or not, each role helped mold me into who I am today. One of those jobs was really valuable to me: the old jar factory. As a junior in high school, I was looking […]

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Patrick Armstrong

Aug 11, 20225 minutes

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Recruiting; An Introduction 

You see it everywhere these days: DEI (or one of its numerous cousin acronyms): Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.   What even is that? And what does it have to do with recruiting?   If you have found yourselves asking those questions, I am hoping I can help.   While I am not an expert, I am trying to […]

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Morgan Riley

Jul 27, 20225 minutes

Building A Kinder Future; A Day In The Life of An Intern at Recruiting Experiences

If you want to make a difference in your profession, training the next generation who will do it is paramount. We believe that kinder recruiting practices can (and should) be our legacy. So, we started a search for the right interns for the job. After all, interns are literally the future of talent acquisition and […]

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Christian Henderson

Jun 13, 20223 minutes

My Successful Career Shift from Server to Professional Recruiter

When I graduated school, I had no plans to become a recruiter. I’ve learned since, that this is a common occurrence. In fact, despite my network of recruiting professionals, I do not know anyone whose career goal was to become a recruiter. The field is in demand and has significant earning potential, but few are […]

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Dom Vargas

May 13, 20223 minutes

How To Find A Job Without Actively Searching 

Do you ever wonder how to encourage recruiters to come to you with a new role? Are you in college looking for an internship: an entry level employee looking for their next step: or a seasoned veteran of the workforce who wants to share their wisdom with a new company & team? Keep reading to […]

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Caly Grogan

Apr 27, 20223 minutes

Ace The Interview With This Prep Technique

On their journey to find their next opportunity, a jobseeker will answer a multitude of interview questions from a variety of interviewers. These are important conversations that make or break the chance of moving forward for a job opportunity. Read on for tips to ensure success. Often, Recruiters and interviewers ask specific questions with ideal […]

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Jada Cross

Apr 20, 20224 minutes

How I Used Networking to Find A Rewarding Career: And How I Pay It Forward, As a Recruiter

Networking is the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts. We’ve all heard that networking is necessary to a variety of careers, but this is especially true in recruiting. I want to share my personal story of how networking got me to where I am today […]

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Hope Denny

Apr 15, 20223 minutes

The Importance of Recruiter-Specific Training: And the Program I Used to Accelerate My Career

Today, recruiters are not just recruiters. On a day-to day basis we change our title from recruiter to human resource coordinator, career coach, scheduler, account manager, and our client’s brand cheerleader. Many of us wear all of these hats with no formal training. Recruiter effectiveness is dependent on a comprehensive skillset. Lack of effective recruiter […]

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Christian Henderson

Apr 6, 20223 minutes

5 Tips for Successful Virtual Interviews

I started my recruiting journey during the pandemic, so I never got the pleasure of conducting in-person interviews. In a remote heavy, virtual job market successfully navigating virtual interviews can help set you apart from other job seekers. Here are 5 tips to stand out! 1. Whenever possible, enter the meeting room early and familiarize […]

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Dom Vargas

Mar 16, 20225 minutes

How Leaning into Ambiguity Sped My Career Development

I recently took the time to ask myself, “What has helped me to thrive in my role as Tech Recruiter at Recruiting Experiences?”. One word…

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Amy Oviedo

Mar 2, 20224 minutes

How I Built My Brand by Building the Brands of Others

A large part of my business at Recruiting Experiences is contract recruiting. We partner with our clients to act as an extension of their…

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Caly Grogan

Feb 16, 20223 minutes

7 Simple Tips to Maximize Your Resume’s Impact

In my days spent as a recruiter, I’ve witnessed a number of simple oversights on resumes that have come between a job seeker and a…

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Hope Denny

Feb 10, 20222 minutes

Mastering the Recruiting Pivot: Staying Fluid in the Ever-Changing Recruitment Market

With the pandemic now in its 22nd month and unemployment rates topping in at 4.2{7acffa870a784795fb6dd45f0c2475f0571579ede772592b3f24c5c88be6950a}, many companies and organizations are continuing with…

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Morgan Riley

Feb 4, 20224 minutes

How Recruiting Experiences Won Me Over & The Universal Message I Want to Share

I have been doing regular contract work, alongside full-time gigs off and on for the better part of my career. I am an introvert, a bit…

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Amy Oviedo

Jan 20, 20224 minutes

4 Tips to Drive Retention Through Increased Employee Freedom

Take a hard look at what actually matters to you when it comes to environment and flexibility in your workplace.

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Dom Vargas

Jan 13, 20224 minutes

The Evolution of my Outbound Sourcing Strategy

Recruiting sourcing strategies are one of the most important pieces to the entire recruiting process. Without a well-built and…

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Christian Henderson

Dec 6, 20214 minutes

Communication – The Secret to a Positive Experience

Effective communication has been an extremely popular topic on LinkedIn, recently. Whether it is between a recruiter and candidate, or a…

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Caly Grogan

Nov 14, 20215 minutes

HRIS Systems – Why Do Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Need Them?

Hi, everyone! My name is Caly Grogan, and I am a Talent Generalist over at Recruiting Experiences. I am so excited to engage with the…

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Amy Oviedo

Oct 31, 20215 minutes

Thoughtful Communication Throughout the Recruiting Funnel

Set The Stage for Success with a Well Thought-Out Communication Strategy If the eyes are the window to the soul, then talent acquisition…

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Dom Vargas

Oct 6, 20213 minutes

Resume Writing – It’s All About Experience

When you engage with a professional resume writer you are investing in a future playbook

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Amy Oviedo

Oct 1, 20216 minutes

Why Hire a Contractor?

Choosing the Right Type of Recruiter: Including my universal recommendation & a list of questions to find the best TA partner for you. I…

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Amy Oviedo

Sep 15, 20213 minutes

Job Fair Advice

-Spoiler Alert- My Most Common Recommendation Is: DON’T GO. Find out why: While scrolling my Facebook feed, I recently ran across a…

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Amy Oviedo

Aug 15, 20213 minutes

The Blueprint to Building Stunning Recruitment Structure

Having a solid recruiting processes leads to a better work-life balance

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Amy Oviedo

Aug 8, 20215 minutes

We Need To Talk About Our Relationship(s)…

Building relationships and creating positive candidate experiences are the foundation of your employer brand. They are the reason people…

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Amy Oviedo

Aug 1, 20214 minutes

Mr. Rogers Can Help Train You To Be A Successful Recruiter

There are 3 ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind. -Fred…

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Amy Oviedo

May 11, 20213 minutes

Running through Imposter Syndrome

I’m a runner. I’ve been running since 2010 after a lifetime of saying things like, “I’m not an athlete” or “Running is too hard”. Still,…

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Amy Oviedo

May 10, 20214 minutes

Pay it Forward: Candidate Feedback is a Gift

As a recruiting professional, the opportunity to provide feedback will present itself multiple times a day. And, as you grow in your…

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Amy Oviedo

May 10, 20214 minutes

Candidate Goldmine

Imagine there’s a secret goldmine of resumes of qualified candidates who know your brand and want to work for your organization. Can you…

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Amy Oviedo

Apr 30, 20214 minutes

Why Your Best Candidates Abandon Your Employment Application

Bottom line up front – your application is too long and you probably don’t need it. Ok – I’ll provide a little more information so you…

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