Society has become extremely reliant on technology, for EVERYTHING. I know personally I couldn’t live without my smart phone. I check my email, bank balance, pay my electricity bill and check the traffic reports for my drive home daily. How many of us run our lives through that small electrical device? I know I am…
When you make the decision to leave your current company for any reason it is important to keep in mind that you are still working in that industry and may have ties to this company again sometime in the future. You want to make sure that you leave in a way that fosters a continuance…
Most job descriptions that you will apply for have some kind of skill requirements that will be expected. There are some common skillsets that are required, such as oral communication and problem solving that you can prepare for rather than be taken off guard when asked to share an example. Below are some of the…
Mis-hires are the silent killers within most organizations. They are one of the most costly mistakes that an organization can make. Some of these costs are hard to quantify, such as the cultural impact of hiring and keeping poor performers on board. Poor performers, or toxic employees can drag an entire team or company down,…
We all know it can be difficult looking for the next step in your career. Online job portals are basically black holes or a sick type of resume purgatory. Communication from companies either stops or is non-existent. Maybe you can’t seem to find the position that matches up with your career goals and passions. These…
You have accepted a new job and all that’s left to do is tell your boss you’re leaving. It should be pretty straightforward, but have you thought about the counteroffer? Most people assume they won’t receive one, but as the market continues to heat up counteroffers are becoming much more common. We have recently…
Almost everyone we speak with identifies themselves as “career focused”, but many people don’t really know what the ideal next step is in their career or what skills they need to acquire to get there. I would argue that these people are more “job focused”. Career Focused Clear on long Term vision of where they…
It’s finally here! Our team at Peak Demand has been busy rounding up the hottest tips on the interview process from those who know the hiring process inside and out. Recruiters have the unique ability to manage and view both sides of the interview process, which is why we decided to sneak you some of…
It has become more and more common for workers to change jobs these days. The Bureau of Labor statistics said that, on average, young baby boomers have had about 11 jobs in their working careers. Millennials have been predicted to have 15-20 jobs in their working lives. An article on Forbes mentioned that 91 percent…
I haven’t written a blog for a while but in my defense, we have had a lot going on with an increase in hiring activity across the board, with Intersolar, SPI, our rebranding and the launch of our new website. If you haven’t already heard, or seen, Management Recruiters of Sacramento is now Peak Demand. …