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Leverage the Holidays: Strengthen Your Employer Brand Now!
The holidays are a magical time of year, filled with festive cheer, gratitude, and a sense of community. But did you know they also offer a unique opportunity...
Seasonal Slump? Navigate Holiday Hiring Like a Pro!
Ah, the holiday season—a time for joy, celebration, and, if you're a small business owner, a bit of a headache when it comes to hiring. As the year winds...
The Interview Technique That Will Revolutionize Your Recruitment!
Recruiting the right talent is a perpetual challenge for small businesses. Traditional interview methods can be time-consuming and often inefficient. We’ve...
Unlock Endless Hiring Success with This One Simple Pipeline Trick!
If you’ve ever faced the headache of finding the right candidate quickly, you’re not alone. For small businesses, hiring can feel like an ongoing battle. You...
Potential Unleashed: A Comprehensive Guide to Spotting Talent in Job Seekers
Let's talk about something crucial to our success: spotting potential in job candidates. I know, sifting through resumes and conducting interviews can feel...
September 2024 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its September 2024 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great news...
Career Growth on Steroids: The Power of Development Programs!
In today’s fast-paced job market, career growth isn’t just a perk—it’s a necessity. For small businesses, nurturing talent isn’t always straightforward, but...
IdealTraits Featured among the Top-Rated AI Applicant Tracking Software on Capterra
IdealTraits is proudly recognized by Capterra in the 7 Top-Rated AI Applicant Tracking Software report, which highlights seven top-rated AI Applicant Tracking...
Why Employee Engagement is the Key to Retention You Can’t Ignore!
Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in a never-ending cycle of hiring and losing employees? It’s frustrating, right? Well, I’ve got some good news for you....
The Surprising Connection Between Work-Life Balance and Retention!
In today’s fast-paced work environment, achieving a healthy work-life balance isn't just a buzzword—it's a crucial factor for both employee satisfaction and...
Skyrocket Your Success: The Benefits of Being Informed
Are you tired of the hiring rollercoaster? You know, that feeling when you hire someone who seems perfect on paper, only to find out they're a mismatch for...
Unlock the Power of Employee Referrals: Your Ultimate Guide for Small Business Hiring Managers
If you're on the lookout for top talent to join your team, you're in the right place. Today, we're diving into one of the most effective recruitment...
July 2024 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its July 2024 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great news is: ...
Unlock Hidden Potential: Why Your Current Employees May Hold the Key
Have you ever considered tapping into the talent that's already within your organization when it comes to filling new positions? If not, you might be missing...
Mastering Social Media Recruitment: A Comprehensive Guide
In an ever-evolving digital landscape, social media has become a pivotal platform for recruitment, revolutionizing the way companies connect with potential...
Supercharge Your Success with These Onboarding Hacks
So, you've just hired a fresh batch of talent to join your team—congratulations! But hold on a minute, before you kick back and relax, there's one crucial...
Interviewing 101: Dos and Don’ts
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie to the hiring game, mastering the art of interviewing is the key to finding your next superstar employee. But fear...
June 2024 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its June 2024 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great news is: ...
Assessing Cultural Fit in Interviews
Let’s set the scene–you're gearing up to hire your next employee. You've sifted through countless resumes and conducted phone screens, and now it's finally...
Oops! Don’t Make These Mistakes in Your Phone Screen
Before you dive into your next phone screen, there are a few common mistakes you'll want to avoid. Today, we'll walk through some ‘oops!’ moments that can...
Swipe These Killer Questions for Your Next Phone Screen
We all know that hiring the right person for a job can be like finding a needle in a haystack. I'm here to let you in on a little secret: the key to...
May 2024 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its May 2024 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great news is: In...
Hiring Hack: Boost Your Success Rate with Phone Screens
Are you tired of sifting through a mountain of resumes, only to end up interviewing candidates who don't quite hit the mark? Well, there's a secret weapon in...
One-Way Video Interviews Made Easy
Let's talk about a game-changer in the world of hiring: one-way video interviews. Remember the days of endless phone screenings, marathon interview days, and...
Resume Screening Pitfalls to Avoid and Tips to Follow
We’ve talked about the best tips and tricks for finding top talent in resumes. But what about the common mistakes people make when screening candidates? Trust...
Spot the Gems: Finding Top Talent in Resumes
You've got a stack of resumes on your desk. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find the next superstar for your team. Sounds simple enough,...
April 2024 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its April 2024 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great news is: ...
Crafting Irresistible Job Ads
Crafting irresistible job ads is like casting a spell—get it right and you'll have a flood of amazing candidates knocking down your door. Get it wrong, and...
The Power of Inclusive Hiring Practices
In today's diverse world, creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and included isn't just the right thing to do—it's also good for business. ...
Attract Top Talent with Irresistible Employer Branding!
Let's talk about something that can make-or-break your hiring: employer branding and online presence. So, grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and let's dive into...
March 2024 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its March 2024 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great news is: ...
Wow Your Applicants: Your Guide to an Exceptional Candidate Experience
Let's talk about something that's often overlooked but oh-so-important: the candidate experience. Picture this: you're on the hunt for a new team member for...
Uncover Top Talent: Mastering Skills Assessment with IdealTraits
Are you tired of sifting through stacks of resumes and finding that the candidates you interview aren't quite the right fit for your business? If so, you’ve...
Enhancing Recruitment Efficiency with the IdealTraits Virtual Hiring Assistant Program
In the fast-paced landscape of talent acquisition, employers often face challenges in connecting with potential candidates and expediting the hiring process....
Unlocking the Power of Social Media in Your Hiring Process
In today's digital age, the landscape of recruitment is continually evolving, and savvy employers are leveraging the power of social media to find and attract...
The Power of a Clean Desk: Boosting Productivity and Efficiency in the Workplace
In the fast-paced and dynamic world of business, the physical workspace is often overlooked in favor of digital tools and virtual collaboration platforms....
IdealTraits Platinum Partner with Indeed
In line with IdealTraits' commitment to forging partnerships with leading entities, we are excited to announce that IdealTraits has achieved Platinum Partner...
January 2024 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its January 2024 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great news is:In...
How You May Be Driving Candidates Away: A Guide for Hiring Managers
In today's competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is a priority for every organization. However, some hiring managers may unknowingly...
How To: Create Job Alerts on Indeed
How To Do It: Starting from your Indeed home screen, locate the search bar at the top of your screen. Enter the title of the position you would like to...
So What’s the Deal with Salary Transparency?
Now more than ever it's the candidate who is interviewing us, rather than the other way around. As a result, Salary Transparency laws are being passed quickly...
Mastering the Art of Job Ads: The Power of Keywords in Attracting Top Talent
Keywords are words or phrases that help us identify the specific requirements of a job. From an employer’s perspective, they pertain to what qualities an...
Navigating the Future of Hiring: Adapting IdealTraits to the Remote Work Era
In a world that's rapidly evolving, the transition to remote work has shifted from a trend to a necessity. As professionals and organizations navigate this...
Start the Year Strong: Let Us Handle Your Candidate Calls!
Elevate Your Hiring Game with IdealTraits’ Candidate Engagement Program Are you looking to transform your hiring process? Look no further! IdealTraits'...
Mastering Your Hiring Game in 2024: Tips and Tricks for Strategic Organization
As the dawn of 2024 approaches, it's the perfect time for businesses to reflect on their hiring strategies and set the stage for a successful year ahead....
November 2023 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its November 2023 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great news...
‘Tis the Season to Hire: Tips and Tricks for Holiday Recruiting Success
The holiday season is upon us, and while it may seem like an unconventional time to ramp up your hiring efforts, it can actually be a strategic advantage....
Mastering Remote Work: Essential Tips for Effective Team Management
Managing remote teams has become a crucial skill for business owners in the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace. Navigating the challenges of...
AI-Generated Job Ads
By: Monica Donias We are so excited to announce the integration of a new feature that will take your job ad writing process to the next level. Inside of your...
October 2023 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
By: Kellie Lail The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its October 2023 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The...
FAQ – Always Recruiting
By: Kelly Wilmott Here at IdealTraits, we have the motto "Always Be Hiring." But, what does this mean? We commonly get questions about how and why we should...
Beyond Job Boards: Tips for Attracting Top Candidates
By: Kellie Lail Finding the right candidates for your open positions can be challenging. In a competitive job market, employers need innovative approaches to...
September 2023 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
By: Kellie Lail The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its September 2023 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The...
Better Benefits Blueprint: Crafting Captivating Job Ads
The benefit section is the most important part of your job ad. The benefits are what candidates' eyes will gravitate to and will ultimately determine if...
How to Handle Unqualified Candidates
When you start to review candidates, it is important to understand what "not qualified" means to you, as it means something different to every single agent....
Assembling Your Dream Team
Are you fitting a square peg in a round hole? Is your candidate the right fit for the role? (This is the question we are asked most often) & we're here to...
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
By: Tracy Cichecki Adding additional users to your IdealTraits account allows you to easily collaborate with your team when it comes to moving candidates...
Referring Job Candidates: A Guide to Effective Recommendations
By: Mara Miller Referring job candidates is a crucial aspect of the recruitment process that can significantly impact the hiring organization and the referred...
August 2023 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its August 2023 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great news is: ...
Distribution of Job Ads – Getting Your Ad Seen
By: Monica Donias Are you one of our amazing customers that is curious as to how your ads are being distributed on the job boards? Are you also curious as to...
Crafting the Perfect Job Description
By: Mara Miller Having a well-written job description is crucial for a successful recruitment process. You are writing directly to the candidates you want to...
Applying for a Job While Currently Working – Candidate Perspective
By: Monica Donias So you’re looking to hire someone for a position that recently opened up. You notice that some candidates have applied but haven’t taken the...
July 2023 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
By: Kellie Lail The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its July 2023 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great...
The Power of AI: Writing Job Ads Part 2
By: Kellie Lail Last week we talked about the pros and cons of using AI technology to write job ads, as well as the importance of editing the resulting ad...
The Power of AI: Writing Job Ads Part 1
By: Kellie Lail Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm. With easily accessible tools like ChatGPT or Bard, you can easily create content, come...
Enhancing the Job Responsibilities Section for Effective Job Ads
By: Monica Donias So you’ve made it to the Responsibilities section in the job ad, congrats! This section is great for highlighting the main tasks a new...
June 2023 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
By: Kellie Lail The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its June 2023 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great...
Ghosting: It’s Not Just For Halloween
Have you been ghosted before? Chances are, that’s a yes, but don’t worry, you're not alone! Recent statistics show that over 75% of employers have been...
Indeed Trusted Media Network – Sponsored Jobs
Starting in April, Indeed made updates to their Sponsored Jobs Integration, which makes all sponsored jobs available to Indeed’s Trusted Media Network. What...
Deadpool of Candidates?
By: Tracy Cichecki Are you looking to attract more qualified candidates? Let's take a look at your Benefits section. What are you offering to attract...
Under or Overqualified Candidates: Why This Can Actually Work in Your Favour!
By: Kelly Wilmott In today’s job market, hiring can be stressful. Not only is it a really competitive market, but it’s also taking much longer to find...
May 2023 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
By: Kellie Lail The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its May 2023 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great...
Show Me the Money
By: Monica Donias Let’s go over why including a salary is important and what it means from a candidate’s perspective. We’ll start with you - creating...
What Will the Future of Background Screening Look Like for Employers
What Will the Future of Background Screening Look Like for Employers? The last decade has brought an incredible amount of change to the world of employment....
Writing Effective Job Titles
By: Kellie Lail When you’ve spent time and energy crafting the perfect ad to show off your amazing job opportunity, the last thing you want to do is title it...
April 2023 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
By: Kellie Lail The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its April 2023 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great...
Role Play at the Olson Agency – RPOA
If you're like most insurance agency owners, you're always looking to improve your team's sales performance. That's where RPOA comes in and in fact,...
Is this Sales Candidate the ONE?
By: Mara Miller Advice is readily available for candidates all over the internet to prepare for interviews. However, guidance for hiring managers and...
What is the Candidate Experience?
By: Mara Miller In the current job market, candidates pay close attention to how companies treat them during the interview process. They evaluate your...
March 2023 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
By: Kellie Lail The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its March 2023 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great...
What Personalities Are You Looking For?
By: Kellie Lail Before you can begin to decide what personality types you are looking for, you must know exactly what role you need to fill in your agency....
Conducting Market Research
By: Kellie Lail We hear it all the time: “How can I get more applicants?” While we know all it takes is one awesome applicant to fill the role, we want to...
You’ve Made a Hire, But What’s Next?
By: Kelly Wilmott You made a hire! Congratulations! But… did you know that 33% of job-seekers leave within the first 90 days of employment? [Employee Cycle]...
February 2023 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
By: Kellie Lail The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its February 2023 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The...
Employees Jumping Ship?
By: Kelly Wilmott Hiring new staff is important for business growth, but it’s just as important, if not more so, to invest in your current team. Replacing an...
Managing Someone with High Thorough and Compliance
By: Mara Miller When it comes to your team's success, your role as their manager is vital. Business goals, priorities, training, communication, and...
Indeed Sponsored Jobs Integration
By Kellie Lail IdealTraits is proud to be partnered with Indeed to feature the Indeed Sponsored Jobs Integration within our platform. This integration allows...
An Ad is Not a Promise
By Eric Waldowski Writing an ad for a role in your agency or small business can be both daunting and exciting, trying to balance out setting correct...
January 2023 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
By Kellie Lail The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its January 2023 Report, so let's take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The...
Managing Someone with Low Thorough/Compliant
By Mara Miller When it comes to your team's success, your role as their manager is vital. Business goals, priorities, training, communication, and...
Asynchronous Interviewing – A Simple Solution to a Complex Problem
By Eric Waldowski In the current hiring market, adapting to new technologies and processes is commonplace for all of us. Over the last two years, many have...
IdealCharities – K-9 Stray Rescue League
IdealCharities is an IdealTraits employee-driven charitable fund, used to support charities and organizations important to our employees. Participating...
December 2022 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its December 2022 Report, so let's take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great news is:...
Managing Someone with Low Motivation/Drive
By Mara Miller Good managers will always know how to keep their employees motivated and engaged. By understanding their team, managers can push them to their...
Managing Someone with High Motivation/Drive
By Mara Miller Great managers understand their employees' different personalities and know what motivates them - manage people in ways they can thrive. The...
Managing Someone with Low Persuasiveness/Convincing
By Mara Miller The best managers know what it takes to keep their employees motivated and engaged. The IdealTraits assessments assist in understanding a...
Managing Someone with High Persuasiveness/Convincing
By Mara Miller Effective managers understand their employees' unique personalities and know what motivates them. It's important to know your employees and...
November 2022 Jobs Report – Bureau of Labor Statistics
By Kellie Lail The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its November 2022 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The...
Time vs. Cost in the Hiring Process
By Eric Waldowski We have all been there. For one reason or another, it's time to fill a seat in our office. Whether the opening is the result of business...
Phone Screening Candidates
By Mara Miller As an assistant manager many years ago, I was introduced to the world of "recruiting and hiring." Me being me and a cocky person, I vigorously...