There has been a lot of buzz about the “Great Resignation” and immense impacts from the unpredictability of today’s labor market. In fact, according to a recent article posted by LinkedIn News, “Americans set another record for quitting their jobs in September, pushing the rate up to 3% (from 2.9% in August.)” Employees have a […]
Today’s labor market is more competitive than ever with many companies in search and need of top talent! We’ve seen an incredible uptick in hiring over the past 18 months. Recently, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the number of job openings increased to a 10.9 million and quit rates increased to 2.7%. What that […]
Learning how to market yourself is an important skill to master in today’s professional environment. Here are five ways you can start building your personal brand right now! 1. Find your Niche What do you have to offer? Identifying what you’re passionate about and where your strengths lie is the first step to marketing […]
Business owners, hiring managers, and team leaders – how do you attract and retain your best talent? Today on the blog, The Market Street Talent sales team shares their top recommendations for building and maintaining your strongest team of employees during a challenging time for “office life”. Listening The “new normal” for office life […]
Are you actively on the job hunt? Today on the blog, the Market Street Talent recruiting team shares their top recommendations for crafting the best technology resume. Consistency is Key When it comes to your resume, appearance matters. To appeal to hiring managers, there are a few formatting tips to keep in mind. First […]
As the fall season typically tends to see a ramp up in hiring, there’s a chance many of you may have some job interviews on the horizon. For this week’s blog, we’ve spoken with our Recruiting team who have put together some of their top tips for preparing for an interview. Using an […]
If you’re on the job hunt in 2020, it’s likely you’ve been asked – or will be asked – to conduct a virtual interview. (Who else has become a Zoom expert during these times?) Although being interviewed virtually may be new territory, we’re here to help. Here are some tips for nailing your next Zoom […]
Your resume may match the description of that dream job to a tee and may even get you in the door for an interview, but one simple nonverbal miscue could take you right out of the running. Take it from Jennifer Gray, Founder of Market Street Talent, who has seen her fair share of candidates […]
Technical Recruiter Jason Robichaud shares some of his best tips for successfully navigating through the hiring process on Market Street Talent’s blog. What are the most common problems you see on resumes? Misspellings are at the top of the list. A close second would be inconsistent formatting—for example, if you underline a title, that’s fine, […]
One of the most common reasons a candidate is rejected for a position is that s/he “is not a good fit culturally.” Culture fit is especially important in collaborative technology environments such as software development and IT, where interpersonal relationships and working styles matter just as much as technical skills and abilities. Culture can be defined […]
