In 2023, having a digital presence has never been more important. With over 930 million users across 200 countries, LinkedIn provides one of the best ways to network with colleagues, potential hires, potential employers, prospects, and even mentors. We put together the best strategies to leverage the LinkedIn platform and grow your professional network connections… Read more »
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40 Years of DCM
This July of 2023 marks the 40-year anniversary of DeBellis Catherine and Morreale Corporate Staffing. We thought we’d take a quick journey back at the history of our company and share a few funny stories along the way. Quick History When the company was founded in 1983, it was initially called DeBellis & Catherine Associates.… Read more »
What is the Future of Remote Work?
Remote work has been the subject of debate by many employers and employees over the past several years. Once the pandemic began in early 2020, employers were forced to embrace the wave of remote work to continue functioning in an uncertain world. Now that we have had time for the dust to settle on this… Read more »
What are Soft Skills and Why They are Important in Hiring?
When hiring for your organization, there is no question that hard skills are important. However, soft skills are often overlooked which can be a mistake as well. Finding a balance of the right hard and soft skills in potential candidates is ideal when hiring in 2023. Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills Hard skills are objective,… Read more »
How to Write a Thank You Note After an Interview
Writing a thank you note after an interview is a very important step in the process and one that we advise all our candidates to do. In fact, 68% of hiring managers say that receiving a thank you note impacts their decision-making process. When done correctly, writing a note post-interview will only improve your chances… Read more »
Finding Talent: Hiring Recent College Graduates
In 2023, college graduates will be entering one of the most unstable job markets in years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in March of 2023 job openings fell by 384,000 and layoffs increased by 248,000. Not the most optimistic of landscapes for those grads that walked the stage over the past few weeks.… Read more »
10 Common Recruitment and Hiring Mistakes to Avoid
When recruiting to fill a position at your company, there are so many factors that need to be taken into consideration such as requirements, hiring process, expectations, and more. With all these factors at play, it is common for hiring companies to lose sight of the end goal and get caught up in some of… Read more »
8 Effective Tips to Make Your Resume Stand Out
So you decided to search for a new job, you put a great resume together, you apply to a ton of great positions… and it’s crickets. I’m sure this is a story we have all been a part of at some point in our careers. While there is no guarantee that your resume will be… Read more »
13 Strategies to Retain Your Best Employees
No matter what the economy or hiring landscape looks like, employee retention is a very important part of a successful business strategy. Not only is it expensive to hire and train a new employee (costing up to 6-9 months of an employee’s salary on average), but having high retention rates creates a positive experience for… Read more »
8 Common Resume Mistakes that Recruiters Hate to See
If you are thinking about entering the job market, you will probably need to update your resume. Is this task annoying? Yes. Is it necessary? Definitely! Making sure your resume is up to date with your most current experience is very important when targeting your top job opportunities. As a recruiting firm, we look at… Read more »