Remote work during the pandemic has blurred the boundaries between our professional and personal lives, making it harder than ever to maintain a good work-life balance. Family obligations, health issues, online schooling and a host of other issues present challenges to employees which often necessitate more flexibility than usual from managers. We’re interested in learning […]
If you plan to hire a social media manager, you need a job description that attracts candidates with the skills you need—and weeds out those who don’t. This can save you a lot of time screening unqualified candidates and help you find the right person for the job. What specific skills do they need? What […]
We’d like to congratulate Stacy Yu for her selection as our November TorchLight Contractor of the Month! TorchLight Contractor of the Month recognizes the high-quality work and contributions of contractors like Stacy. Stacy was selected because of her significant marketing expertise and impact on results. We recently sat down with her to learn more about […]
We know job applications are a lot of work–especially when you may be applying to multiple jobs every week! To speed up the process, it’s tempting to send out the same generic cover letter with every application. If you want to catch the attention of busy recruiters, however, an effective cover letter is a must. […]
Due the pandemic, a large percentage of the workforce is now fully remote. Depending on health and safety guidelines, many organizations will eventually ask their remote workers to return to the office. Company timelines for going back to the office vary–and are constantly shifting. Several months ago, many employees expected to go back to the […]
Because of COVID-19, large social gatherings are currently not an option which makes traditional networking a challenge. Networking opportunities like conferences, local industry events, and happy hours are now replaced by video calls from our living rooms. Given the situation, how do you leverage the tools available to keep on top of your networking game? […]
Like many of you, the TorchLight team is navigating virtual Back-to-School with its many challenges and “opportunities.” To support parents and caregivers in the same boat here are our tips, advice, and a little humor regarding the current remote schooling situation. Amy TsuchitaniAccount Director I’ve taken to scheduling in breaks on my calendar that coincide […]
A bad hire can cost you thousands of dollars on training, salaries, and more. The hiring process can be quite stressful as you narrow down several candidates to just a handful who can fit into your company. A mix of intuition, knowledge, and evaluation is needed to figure out which candidate meets your needs. Therefore, […]