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Why Do Bad Interviews Happen to Good Candidates?

Dec 22, 2021

In the recruiting and staffing space, we’ve all seen perfect-on-paper candidates deliver bad interviews. Despite having the ideal qualifications and experience, their interview performance ranged anywhere from lackluster to downright […]

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5 Reasons to Continue Your Job Search During the Holidays

Dec 17, 2021

Each year, as we roll into the holiday season, many job seekers wonder: Should I continue my job search during the holidays? The truth is that the month of December […]

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Blue Signal Recognized Among 2021's Top 30 Recruiting Agencies

Blue Signal Recognized Among 2021’s Top 30 Recruiting Agencies

Dec 15, 2021

Blue Signal Search has been recognized among the Top 30 Recruiting Agencies of 2021 by DesignRush.  DesignRush is a B2B marketplace that connects brands with professional full-service recruiting agencies, web design companies, digital marketing firms, and […]

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8 Questions Successful Managers Ask Before the End of the Year

8 Questions Successful Managers Ask Before the End of the Year

Dec 8, 2021

The end of the year is filled with annual performance reviews, P&L reports, end-of-year budget meetings, a never-ending to-do list, and a thousand other holiday errands. As busy as the […]

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How Unified Communications Has Paved the Way for Remote Working

Dec 1, 2021

Many professionals today are familiar with standard UC (unified communications). It has been around for a while and was traditionally used for in-office communications. On-premise PBX allowed you to call up your boss’ office […]

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Blue Signal Named Among Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, Fall 2021

Nov 29, 2021

The National Association for Business Resources has released their fall 2021 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation. The 2021 Fall National winning companies were assessed by […]

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Lighting Industry Blog

Illuminating the Right Talent: The Future of the Lighting Industry

Nov 17, 2021

The initial boom of the lighting industry began with fluorescent lighting in the 1930s and 40s. Since then, the lighting industry has expanded and transitioned into a much higher technical […]

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Key Recruiting Strategies for the 2020's: 5 Takeaways from NAPS

Key Recruiting Strategies for the 2020’s: 5 Takeaways from NAPS

Nov 10, 2021

Blue Signal recently attended the NAPS conference to gain insight on new recruiting strategies, learn tips from the most tenured in the industry, and connect with fellow recruiting professionals. The […]

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Coffee with a Recruiter Feat. Karli Larson – Mastering Engagement for Remote Employees

Nov 3, 2021

Karli Larson is Blue Signal’s own employee engagement guru. As our Director of People and Culture, Karli helps BSS keep our own workforce engaged – with nearly 40 remote employees nationwide! Her initiatives have […]

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Become a Dominant Hybrid Workforce by Leveraging Your Recruiter

Oct 27, 2021

In this digital age, many companies are turning to virtual recruiting to help supplement an increasingly remote and hybrid workforce. Several top companies have started the switch, recognizably Ford, Citigroup, […]

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Employee Referrals: A Sourcing Secret

Oct 13, 2021

The Importance of Employee Referrals Employee referrals may be the best kept secret when it comes to recruiting. Whether you have just begun a search or are months in the […]

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How To: Negotiate a Flexible Schedule During a Job Interview

Oct 6, 2021

Updated research shows that 55% of global businesses offer some capacity for remote work. Since the pandemic, workers have been redefining work/life balance and targeting opportunities with a flexible schedule. […]

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