September 9, 2019

CNI Recruiting and our subsidiary company Best Recruiting publish U.S. salary projections twice each year.  The following is our Early 2019 U.S. Salary Projection. The Final 2019 Salary Projection will be released in November 2018.… Continue reading →

One of the most important aspects of recruiting is preparing for job interviews. However, because of operational responsibilities, many hiring managers do not have the time to prepare properly, which can result in significant re-hiring and re-training expense. Here… Continue reading →

Selecting a recruiting firm is like diving into a pool; you need to be sure that there is water in there before you dive. The following are some important questions to ask when selecting a recruiting firm.  The… Continue reading →

When preparing job descriptions, include only requirements that have been proven to correlate with success for the job and your company, rather than anecdotal information. Include “soft” requirements, i.e. attitude, behavior, professionalism, courtesy, appropriate dress, enthusiasm, and energy. CNI Recruiting.

When discussing your open positions and your company with candidates, be candid. Explain both the challenges and the rewards. Doing so may result in some candidates withdrawing, but these are candidates who would probably not be a fit. CNI Recruiting.

References matter. Of course most references will be reluctant to say anything negative about a candidate. However, you can make reference checking a valuable component of recruiting by asking probing questions. For example: What did you do to help… Continue reading →

Start your hiring process by preparing a written Job Description that includes required and preferred criteria. Consider only candidates who meet every required criteria.  Don’t select a candidate who excels in one area but is lacking in another. … Continue reading →