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The Value of References

Checking references should be more than just a formality in your hiring processes. This is your opportunity to learn more about a candidate’s history, directly from people who know them well. Here are some strategies to help you maximize the value of references provided by your candidates:  • Ask questions directly related to the position…

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Invest in Developing Your Team

In a fast-changing environment with constant uncertainty, one of the best investments your business can make is in professional development for your team. This will ensure your employees develop and maintain the skills necessary to keep your business on the cutting edge. Skills that are becoming critical for finance roles include: Tech proficiency: Technology is…

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Taking the CPA: Is It Worth It? Controller Lisa Hebb Smith Says “Yes”

Lisa Hebb Smith knew that taking the CPA exam would be a big commitment. And as JustinBradley’s Accounting Manager she already had a full plate. Still, she decided to take it on. “I knew passing the CPA exam would be important to achieving my career goals,” she recalls. “It would open up more opportunities and…

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So, You Think Thank You Notes are Just for Candidates?

Do you think that post-interview thank-you notes are just something for candidates to send to hiring managers? In today’s candidate-driven market, candidates are interviewing with multiple organizations and accepting and then declining offers (sometimes letting you know two days before you expected them to start working for you). We’ve taught candidates to prepare substantive thank-you…

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One Action Item You Should Be Doing After Every Interview

After every interview, consider spending about 20 minutes to collect and write down all your thoughts.  Focus your notes on the candidate’s unique answers, body language, the flow of conversation, and anything else that could be interesting or important, including possible red flags. This will make it easier for you to recall the details of each interview…

Inavero Names JustinBradley to Inaugural 2010 Best of Staffing™ List

Inavero, a Portland, OR based client satisfaction research firm, released its inaugural Best of Staffing list last week and JustinBradley was one of only 47 companies named to the list. Best of Staffing is the nation’s only client satisfaction award that recognizes exceptional service within the staffing and recruiting industry. Inavero delivered web links to…