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.
As you’ve probably heard, the job market is hot right now and jobs are plentiful. Whether you have multiple job offers in hand or are just starting your search, it’s important to think about a range of factors from salary and title to work culture, management style and others.
Our CEO and Founder Heidi Parsont has nearly 20 years of experience working with job candidates to match them with positions that fit their skillsets, work styles and goals. Read on for her advice on what to consider to make sure your next career step is the right one.
Note: This interview reflects Michael’s own view and not that of his firm or any organizational affiliations. We recently sat down with Michael Dumlao, Author, Artist and Activist currently serving as Senior Brand and Diversity Strategist for Defense and Intelligence, to discuss the state of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace, the impact of COVID on […]
As part of our series on Women Business Owners, we recently sat down with Del Lim, Owner and Founder of Del the Grocery Gal, to learn more about why she started her personal grocery shopping business, the unique customer service she offers and her advice to other women who are thinking about starting their own businesses. TorchLight: Del, thanks joining us today and sharing your story. To […]
Happy end of the week! We’ve brought you another TorchLight’s Weekly News Round-up to keep you on top of the latest news and trends in recruiting, human resources, the job market, and all the other important topics that you want to know about. Enjoy! Female workers report higher stress (LinkedIn) Employers, workers have different recruiting […]