check out the testimonials below and hear directly from our employees what makes Focal Point so special - from the work we do to the people who do it.
It will also provide a developmental opportunity to learn more about the systems and processes at Focal Point along with increasing overall business acumen.
Not only do we give you meaningful work but we also make sure you have fun doing it.
Your work will give you opportunities to expand your skillset, pursue new interests, and grow a career on your own terms.
We believe this is a win-win: you help us achieve our business goals and we help you apply and expand on the skills you re learning in the classroom.
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Brand Reputation 101
People's initial perception of your organization is also known as your brand reputation. Your brand rep either encourages or discourages people from engaging with your company. This means the way people view your company will affect sales and even recruiting efforts.
Recruiting in a Tight Market
As a recruiter or employer, you know how much the economy affects your recruitment and retention efforts. You aren't just in competition with companies in your industry, but you are also fighting against inflation, recession, unemployment rates, and so much more.
How to Build a Candidate Persona
A candidate persona is a semi-fictional representation of your ideal candidate. Building a candidate persona is one of the best methods employers use to ensure their sourcing, recruiting, and hiring processes are focused. Knowing exactly what you're looking for streamlines everything and helps increase hiring confidence. So here's how to create a candidate persona and how to use it.
How to Get Into The Trades: Step-by-Step Guide
Getting a trade job can be a great career move if you like variety and prefer to learn on the job instead of in an academic setting. A trade job can offer security and be a lucrative career path as the demand for skilled trade workers continues to grow.
How do Good Interviewers Prepare for Interviews?
Just like candidates take the time to research you and your company, you should take the time to prepare for the interview. Preparing for the interview doesn't just reflect well on your employer brand and create a better candidate experience. Preparation also helps prevent bad hiring decisions. Bad hiring decisions are usually a result of poor execution during the hiring process. However, going into an interview fully prepared and ready to evaluate candidates will help avoid bad hires. So, here are 6 interview preparation tips for employers.
Should I Hire for Potential Over Experience?
The workforce is shifting every day. In fact, research from the World Economic Forum (WEF) shows over half of employees around the world will need to upskill or reskill by 2025. The rapid rise of digital literacy, automation, and new technologies will quickly supersede businesses that don't train ahead of the curve. With the dire need to invest in training, it's evident that hiring someone with experience isn't that much different than hiring someone without it.