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Resources for Hiring Managers, Recruiters & Candidates

Tools to navigate the obstacles to recruiting, the war for top talent, and how to navigate hiring complexities.

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Career Resources for Women’s History Month

By Evelyn Kwong

March is Women’s History Month! As part of our ongoing commitment to dismantling systemic inequality in recruiting, Another Source wants to share this list of job boards in honor of this celebration.   Whether you are looking for a particular position or something specific to your industry,… Read More
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What is motivating candidates in their job search?

By Evelyn Kwong

From quiet quitting to rage applying, it seems that every week a new term crops up attempting to make sense of rapid workforce changes.   Semantics aside, the labor market is still highly competitive with an ongoing population shortage, wage increases driven by inflation, and more retirements. Read More
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Purpose at Work

By Evelyn Kwong

What does it mean to find purpose at work?    A quick Google search yields over 7 billion results on why purposeful work matters, how younger generations prioritize finding meaning in their work, the benefits for organizations, and the list goes on. Many people recently impacted by industry… Read More
With high inflation, salary discussions have taken front and center. What is the best way to address candidate questions?

Salary Expectations by Eddy

By Evelyn Kwong

Tanner Pierce, PHR, writes: “Salary negotiations can be hard. It can be intimidating to try to find a number that works for the company and the candidate, but it is vital in keeping the candidate aboard for the long haul if you hire them, and it plays a big role… Read More
In February, the United States celebrates Black History Month.

Black History Month

By Evelyn Kwong

Black History Month was first celebrated in February 1976, although its origins began 50 years before when historian Carter G. Woodson announced Negro History Week (Library of Congress). To this day, the organization Woodson founded – the Association for the Study of African American… Read More
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Build a strong LinkedIn profile with these 5 tips

By Evelyn Kwong

LinkedIn is about as synonymous with job searching in the 21st century as peanut butter and jelly. Making a good impression online isn’t rocket science, but it does involve you being intentional about what you include on your profile. Below are five tried and true methods to… Read More
Martin Luther King, Jr. at the podium during the historic March on Washington.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

By Evelyn Kwong

As we take this day to reflect upon the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we wanted to share a story from our previous event, “Inspiring Motivation, Courage, & Confidence for 2023.” Michael Polite… Read More
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TEDx: How to Ikigai by Tim Tamashiro

By Evelyn Kwong

What are you hoping to accomplish this January as we celebrate and welcome another year? If you are in the process of any major transitions, whether at work or personally (nod your head if you are job searching), it is pivotal to find meaning or purpose in life. Easier said… Read More
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Happy New Year!

By Evelyn Kwong

Welcome, 2023! Our team is looking forward to an exciting, eventful year. What are some professional goals we can help you reach in the new year?  Be sure to follow us on all of our channels so you never miss a beat: … Read More
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Video: Thank-you notes do’s and don’ts

By Evelyn Kwong

While it’s not necessarily a requirement for the job interview process, writing a thank you note or email is a nice touch that can help you leave a good impression on a hiring manager or team.  Here’s a 90-second video shared by LinkedIn News… Read More
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9 steps to make your resume a success

By Evelyn Kwong

Did you know that recruiters spend an average of just 10 seconds looking over a resume?  Traditionally, January is one of the busiest times of the year for recruitment. With such an influx of applications and resumes, how do you make yours stand out amongst the crowd?… Read More
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What’s the best way to approach a career gap?

By Evelyn Kwong

Is it true that companies prefer to hire people who have been steadily employed without career gaps? The answer may surprise you – more employers are shifting away from this mindset. To help explain this, consider that historically, previous generations of workers would typically stay with one… Read More