The good old Imposter Syndrome. A phenomenon that is, unfortunately, no stranger to many of us. Plenty of folks have had their own experience with it, whether they were accepted into a school that they thought was “too good for them” or they found themselves in a job that they believed they were not capable […]
With more and more jobs to fill and less talent available, hiring the right candidate is becoming a more challenging task than normal. Hiring managers, don’t fret! We have brought another segment of Ask the Recruiter. This time we sat with our VP of Business Development & Account Management Stephanie Ranno who has an extensive background in the staffing and recruiting space. Find out the number one thing job seekers are looking for, how to attract AND retain talent, resources and recommendations for upskilling employees and more!
November is National Education Month and at TorchLight, we wanted to recognize the hard work, dedication and unconditional support that is shown from teachers and educators. This past year in particular has been very tough on students, families and teachers alike – thank you to all the teachers who stepped up and provided the very […]
Across the country, large employers, including PwC, Amazon and Facebook are abandoning their return-to-office plans and announcing that employees can work from home indefinitely. At the same time, these and other companies need to keep in mind there are long-term impacts of adopting a remote-first culture. Learn more about potential ramifications and what you can do about them.
Introducing a key member of the TorchLight team – Senior Director of Recruiting Operations & Engagement Heather Pederson! Heather is responsible for finding talented job candidates for our clients and making sure they have a great experience with us from beginning to end.
As part of our series on Women Business Owners, we recently sat down with Lisa and Kimberly Serrano, Owners and Founders of Finishing Touch Painting, to learn more about why they started their painting business, the most challenging parts of being an entrepreneur and their advice to women who are thinking of starting their own businesses.
We’d like to introduce you to our October Contractor of the Month: Imani Wills! Imani was selected due to her hard work and outstanding marketing skills. Read on to learn more about Imani: her favorite activities, her bucket list destinations and career advice!
Have you ever been asked to serve as a reference for a former employee? Do you usually prepare for your call with the hiring manager or HR representative? Whether you’re new to reference calls or have completed dozens, it’s important to be 100% prepared for the conversation to make it easy for the hiring manager to understand what the candidate can bring to the role.
Our CEO and Founder Heidi Parsont was recently featured in iHeart Radio’s “CEOs You Should Know” including a guest appearance on the “Two Marketing Moms” podcast. Listen to Heidi’s valuable insights for job seekers including information on today’s hot job market, how to work with a recruiter to land a top marketing job and other […]
Writers are notoriously undervalued. Online writers’ groups are filled with horror stories about prospective clients who expect to get something for nothing. Check out some real-world examples from professional freelance writers, many of whom have decades of experience and/or advanced degrees.