As 2019 gets underway, it’s a good time to recap some of the things that influenced Central Florida employment in 2018. With a strong economy and low unemployment, Central Florida saw greater opportunities for job seekers. Here are some of the key happenings from the past year.

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Trick-or-treaters, turkeys and Santa will soon be here, and the big question for employers is, “Are you ready?” In many cases, businesses need to make sure they have sufficient holiday help to keep customers happy and employees productive during their busiest time of year. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to hire holiday help.

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You’re ready to hire a new employee and have decided to work with a recruiter. Smart idea. Recruiters specialize in navigating the job market and finding the best candidates. They often maintain a pool of qualified job seekers and can guide you to a successful new hire. To make the most of your relationship with your recruiter, remember these tips.

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Every employer has what could be called “the list” when it comes to hiring new employees—those skills and personality traits that they strive to find in prospective candidates. Unfortunately, the tight labor market may require a new way of thinking. While some job seekers may not check off every item on your list today, they may show signs that they will grow into long-term top performers if you give them a chance. Here are some signals that you may be talking to a great new hire who might otherwise be overlooked.

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Hiregy has released its annual hiring trends report for Central Florida. Designed for both job candidates and business owners, the report presents insights gathered from Hiregy’s placements in 2017. Highlights include: 

Hiring Trends: Hiring over the past year continued at a fast pace, with some top candidates considering multiple job offers with competitive salaries, benefits and perks.

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In today’s tight job market, employers need to do whatever they can to woo the most promising job seekers. This is because top prospects often have more suitors than The Bachelor. And because they have choices, one misstep can take your company out of the running. What can you do to set yourself apart and grab the final rose? Take a few pages from The Bachelor playbook:

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Just a few years ago, competition for available positions was fierce. Advertising an open job could yield 100 or more qualified applicants. If you’re in charge of hiring for your organization, you may wish those days would return. Don’t. The economy is strong and that’s good for business. Today’s tight hiring market just means you’ll need to work a little harder to attract the candidates you want. But it’s still a terrific time to hire. Why? 

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Hiregy recently released its 2017 Hiring Trends report, our annual review of the previous year’s hiring activity, wages and salaries, along with an analysis of trends to watch for in the coming months. The report includes data from Tampa, Orlando and surrounding communities. It’s free of charge and can be downloaded here.

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Why is it that we can feel fantastic about some purchases we make, and negative about others? Sometimes our feelings are swayed by how much the product or service costs, how it performs, and how easy it is to fix if something goes wrong.

If we dig a little deeper, we can see that all of these factors are linked to our expectations for the product or service before we buy – and by extension, to our experience with the salesperson who helped us make our choice.

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It’s exciting to meet job candidates who promise to be a great fit with your team and company culture. But in order to be successful, your new hires also need to have the practical skills and experience the position demands. Yet, sometimes it’s difficult to get all the information you need about a candidate’s background from a resume. Fortunately, well-crafted interviewquestions can help you dig into details that will ensure you make an exceptional hire. 

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