Tips and Templates
- Candidate Interviewing (11)
- Engagement and Retention (16)
- Screening and Background Checks (14)
- Employer Branding and Company Culture (7)
- Onboarding (6)
- Budgeting and Planning (5)
- Recruitment Marketing and Candidate Experience (8)
- Outplacement (1)
- Sourcing (1)
- Job Ad Writing (8)
- Hiring Advice (44)
- Letter and Email Templates (8)
- Industry Insights (99)
Candidate Interviewing
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How to Conduct a Group Interview
Written by Sarah Ballow, iHire
As an HR professional, you know how time-consuming interviewing can be. That’s why it’s no surprise that we’re seeing an uptick in group interviews. Read on to learn how to conduct a group interview and whether it’s the right format for the positions you’re hiring for.
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7 Helpful Tips When Interviewing a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant
Written by iHire
Hiring in the nursing field? Follow these tips to increase your chances of finding a top-notch nursing assistant or home health aide for your organization.
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Quiz: Test Your Interviewing Knowledge
Written by Kristina Kelly, iHire
Are your candidate interview practices driving the right hiring decisions? See how well you know interview best practices in this quick, 10-question quiz!
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How to Interview Effectively Based on a Mental Health Counselor Resume
Written by iHire
Do you know what to look for in a mental health resume? Do you know which interview questions to ask when hiring a mental health professional? Learn more.
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The Official iHire Interview Guide for Employers [eBook]
Written by iHire
This eBook encompasses our best and most straightforward interviewing advice to help guide you through this critical piece of the hiring puzzle.
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How to Conduct a Stress Interview
Written by Erin Coursey, iHire
Stress interviews can be an effective way to find the right hire for a high-pressure position. Learn more about the pros and cons of this interview tactic.
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The Structured Situational Interview Explained
Written by Erin Coursey, iHire
Read up on the structured situational interview, find out why it works, and check out some hypothetical interview questions from the experts at iHire.
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5 Keys to a Successful Resume-Based Interview
Written by Erin Coursey, iHire
Before conducting a resume-based interview, learn the difference between traditional and behavioral interview questions.
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Essential Panel Interview Tips for Hiring Top Talent
Written by Erin Coursey, iHire
Panel interviews streamline recruiting, guard against biases, and improve the overall hiring process. Read these tips for conducting a panel interview.
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4 Interview Mistakes That Cost You Top Candidates
Written by Lisa Shuster, PeopleWorks
Are you committing critical interview mistakes? Learn the right way to interview and increase your chances of hiring great candidates.
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15 Customer Service Interview Questions Every Optometry Hiring Manager Should Ask
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Hiring in optometry? Here are 15 optometry customer service interview questions to help you find the right candidate for your team.
Engagement and Retention
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5 Team Building Ideas That Won’t Make Your Employees Feel Awkward
NewWritten by Susan Craig, Guest Author
Need team building ideas (that aren’t trust falls)? Check out our guide to team building activities and tips to build relationships and motivate your staff.
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Quiz: Are You at Risk for Talent Turnover?
Written by Kristina Kelly
Concerned that your employees have their sights on greener pastures? Find out if your retention efforts are enough to keep top talent on your side of the fence.
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10 Stay Interview Questions to Improve Employee Engagement
Written by Sarah Ballow, iHire
To learn how to retain your employees, use these 10 stay interview questions for improving employee engagement.
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How to Use Stay Interviews to Improve Employee Retention
Written by Sarah Ballow, iHire
What is a stay interview? We’ve outlined key benefits, sample questions, and tips on how to use stay interviews to improve employee retention.
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4 Components of a Dental Staff Development Program
Written by iHire
Creating a professional staff development program for your dental practice doesn’t have to be daunting with these four essential components.
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7 Work Perks for the 21st Century
Written by Kristina Kelly, iHire
To recruit and retain top talent, employers must provide something unique and valuable beyond health insurance, profit-sharing options, or even a competitive salary. Here are a few ideas to get started.
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5 Reasons Why You Should Offer Volunteer Time Off
Written by Kelsey Hawkins, Guest Author
Does your company have a volunteer time off program? Giving your staff VTO showcases corporate social responsibility and helps retain staff. Learn more.
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Is the Grass Really Greener on the Other Side? How to Reduce Employee Turnover
Written by Kristina Kelly, iHire
How can you keep employees on board for the long haul? Calculate your staff turnover rate and learn how to retain top talent.
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Modern Talent Management: The Key to Retaining Millennials
Written by Christian Golden, Guest Author
Unsure how to retain today’s millennial workforce? Learn how the right talent management strategy can help, even when rapid turnover is the new normal.
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10 Creative Employee Retention Ideas
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Unemployment is at record lows and workers are quitting their jobs at alarming rates. Keep your A-Players with these creative employee retention ideas.
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5 Ways to Retain Optometry Staff
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Competition for optometry talent is fierce. Follow these steps to increase your optometry staff retention and enable your practice to thrive.
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Employee Disengagement: The Costly Problem You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Learn how to uncover the signs of employee disengagement and battle low employee morale.
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Want to Improve Recruitment and Employee Retention? Start with Work-Life Balance
Written by Lisa Shuster, PeopleWorks
Promoting work-life balance can positively impact your business’ overall health, employee retention capabilities, and talent acquisition efforts. Find out how to help your team members balance their professional responsibilities and personal obligations.
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10 Great Ways to Recognize Employees – For Free!
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
A look at some creative ideas for recognizing great team members, improving employee morale, and rewarding staff without spending a dime.
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Engaging & Retaining the Millennial Workforce
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
What hiring professionals need to know about hiring and retaining millennials in the workforce today.
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10 Tips to Relieve Work-Related Stress
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Need relief from your work-related stress? From the experts at iHire, this list of 10 stress relief techniques can help.
Screening and Background Checks
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7 Skills to Look for When Recruiting Insurance Agents
NewWritten by iHire
Are you actively recruiting insurance agents? Read our advice for hiring insurance agents who have the skills to help your business grow.
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What Traits to Look for When Hiring Radiologic Technologists
NewWritten by iHire
Hiring radiologic technologists for your team? Here’s what to look for beyond education and credentials to ensure you find the right talent.
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Keywords to Look for When Reviewing a Hospitality Resume
Written by iHire
If you’re hiring a restaurant manager, hotel manager, kitchen manager, or security manager, these are the hospitality resume keywords to look for.
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Reviewing Legal Resumes: Traits to Look Out for in Potential Employees
Written by iHire
If you’re looking to hire a lawyer or other type of legal professional, read our advice on what to look for in an attorney resume or legal resume.
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4 Disadvantages of Social Media Recruitment That Will Make You Reconsider How You Screen Candidates
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Find out how companies use social media to recruit and learn the disadvantages of social media recruitment from a quality and compliance standpoint.
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A Guide to Checking Candidate References
Written by Erin Coursey, iHire
Which is better, calling references or contacting references by email? Answer this question and more in our guide to checking references.
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5 Types of Pre-Employment Tests & How to Use Them
Written by Erin Coursey, iHire
Learn more about pre-screening tests for employment and review the 5 most common types of pre-employment tests.
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How to Spot Resume Lies & Guard Against Lying Applicants
Written by Lisa Shuster, PeopleWorks
Learn how to spot resume lies and determine if the candidate with the impressive credentials is actually a lying applicant.
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Telephone Reference Checking Template [Free Download]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Checking references is an arduous but critical step in the applicant screening and hiring processes, and our reference checking template will help to ensure you do it the right way each time.
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5 Tips for a Successful Social Media Screening Strategy
Written by Erin Coursey, iHire
Interested in harnessing social media to help screen job applicants and identify top talent? These five tips will help you build your strategy.
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30 Applicant Prescreening Question Ideas You Can Use Today
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Applicant prescreening questions can be major time savers in the hiring process. By asking potential candidates to answer a few questions along with submitting their resume and/or cover letter, you can get a better idea of who your top contenders are (and aren’t) at a glance.
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Applicant Screening Checklist
Written by Lisa Shuster, PeopleWorks
We know you have a lot on your plate, and applicant screening can be a lengthy process. Our job applicant screening checklist can help!
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Find the Right Hire: How to Review Candidate Resumes and Applications
Written by Lisa Shuster, PeopleWorks
The hiring process can be incredibly time consuming. Most recruiters and hiring managers don’t have a lot of time to spare, and the prospect of reviewing hundreds of resumes can seem downright daunting. The good news is that being planful with your recruiting efforts can make the candidate review process much more efficient and enable you to hire your next great team member!
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4 Reasons To Run Background Checks
Written by GoodHire
Hiring is one of the riskiest decisions a hiring manager or business owner makes. Read about a few of the reasons why background checks are so important.
Employer Branding and Company Culture
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Quiz: Are You an Employer Branding Pro?
NewWritten by Sarah Ballow, iHire
Competition for talent is getting tougher, and it’s becoming more important to stand out as a top employer. That’s why companies are turning their attention toward employer branding to recruit and retain employees. Take this quiz to find out how knowledgeable you are about employer branding (and what you can do to improve your company’s brand).
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Technology and the Workplace: How Modern Tech Can Impact Your Company Culture
Written by Simon Clark, Guest Author
Modern technology has revolutionized how we do business today. However, as company culture becomes more important to today's workforce, business leaders need to manage the impacts of technological advancements on organizational culture.
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7 Work Perks for the 21st Century
Written by Kristina Kelly, iHire
To recruit and retain top talent, employers must provide something unique and valuable beyond health insurance, profit-sharing options, or even a competitive salary. Here are a few ideas to get started.
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50 Ideas to Promote Workplace Wellness [TIP SHEET]
Written by iHire
Employee wellness is critical to productivity and business growth. Learn how to create a healthier workplace with this FREE tip sheet.
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5 Brands Who Have Nailed Their Digital Recruitment Collateral
Written by Kayleigh Alexandra, MicroStartups
Struggling to take your digital recruitment collateral to the next level? Check out these recruitment campaign examples for inspiration.
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8 Ways to Turn Your Employees into Brand Advocates
Written by Lisa Shuster, PeopleWorks
Want to strengthen your employer branding and recruitment marketing efforts? Turn your current employees into brand advocates. We’ll show you how.
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Find Top Talent and Save Money with Employer Branding
Written by Erin Coursey, iHire
Employer branding is a cost-effective way to boost your company’s reputation and attract top talent. Learn how to make it work for your business.
Onboarding
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9 Creative Ways to Onboard New Employees
Written by Kristina Kelly
Need some onboarding inspiration? Check out how these companies are making their employee onboarding processes not only effective, but also fun and engaging.
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Quiz: Test Your Onboarding Knowledge
Written by Sarah Ballow, iHire
An effective onboarding process can boost employee retention, engagement, and performance. Take this quiz to measure your knowledge of onboarding best practices.
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New Hire Orientation Ideas to Foster Employee Engagement
Written by Sarah Ballow, iHire
New hire orientation is a key part of an effective employee onboarding process. Use these new hire orientation ideas to foster employee engagement from day one.
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10 Ways to Create the Best Onboarding Experience for Your New Hire
Written by Sarah Ballow, iHire
What makes a great onboarding experience? To prevent new hire turnover, incorporate these 10 key components into your onboarding plan.
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Enhance Employee Onboarding with Social Media
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
If you're not taking advantage of social media to help your employee onboarding program, you're missing out but these tips can help.
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7 Ideas to Enhance Your Onboarding Process
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Helpful advice for employers who want to ensure new hires are properly prepared when they begin work.
Budgeting and Planning
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How to Calculate Cost per Hire
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Keeping track of hiring costs is vital, so learn how to calculate cost per hire and create your own recruitment cost calculator from the experts at iHire.
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Know Your Source of Hire: 3 Solutions to the Applicant Attribution Problem
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
In today’s candidate market, you need to know your best sources of hire. Read this article to learn how to improve your tracking and recruiting ROI.
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Determining Salary for a New Employee? Read These Tips
Written by Lisa Shuster, PeopleWorks
Many organizations “wing it” when it comes to determining salary for a new employee, but that approach can backfire and result in you losing your top candidates. Follow these steps to help guide your decision making when it comes to new hire compensation.
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Get the Most out of Your Recruiting Budget with These 5 Tips
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
There are a number of cost-effective approaches you can use to streamline your company’s hiring process and maximize your recruiting budget. Learn the best way to allocate your resources and attract top-notch talent.
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Get Control of Your Recruiting Budget in 3 Steps
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Putting together a detailed recruiting budget may seem daunting, but following these three steps can help you improve the way you plan and manage your staffing operation.
Recruitment Marketing and Candidate Experience
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7 Candidate Experience Mistakes You Don't Realize You're Making
Written by Sarah Ballow, iHire
Creating a positive candidate experience is key for your employer branding strategy. Don't make these 7 candidate experience mistakes!
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7 Work Perks for the 21st Century
Written by Kristina Kelly, iHire
To recruit and retain top talent, employers must provide something unique and valuable beyond health insurance, profit-sharing options, or even a competitive salary. Here are a few ideas to get started.
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Talent Pipeline Management: 5 Candidate Engagement Ideas
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Successful talent pipeline management requires continual candidate nurturing. Check out these 5 candidate engagement ideas.
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How to Respond to Job Applicants the Right Way
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Communicating with job applicants shouldn’t be hard, so make it easier! Improve candidate response rates and candidate experience with these three tips.
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Recruitment Marketing: Finding Talent in a Candidate-Driven Market
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Learn why recruitment marketing is key to talent acquisition in a candidate-driven market and needs to be part of your recruiting plan.
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How to Build a Candidate Pipeline in 4 Steps
Written by Erin Coursey, iHire
Do you know how to build a candidate pipeline? Take your recruiting strategy to the next level with our guide to creating a pool of qualified talent.
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The Right Way to Treat Rejected Candidates
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
“I can’t wait to reject these applicants!” said no hiring manager ever. Candidate rejection can be a difficult and sensitive task, and it’s critical to know how to reject a candidate without burning bridges or providing a negative experience.
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6 Ways to Provide a Great Candidate Experience
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Here are six strategies that you can implement to enhance your company’s candidate experience and generate interest from the right kinds of professionals.
Outplacement
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Outplacement Services: 4 Things You Should Know
Written by Sarah Ballow, iHire
Outplacement services help reduce the negative impact of downsizing. Here's what you should know before choosing an outplacement program for your company.
Sourcing
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Find the Right Resumes: Boolean Search 101
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Learn the basics of Boolean search to eliminate the frustrations of searching a resume database and finding the right candidates.
Job Ad Writing
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7 Keys to a Compelling Job Ad
Written by iHire
Writing a compelling and informative job ad is a critical step to getting great responses.
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Job Ad Template: Attract Top Talent
Written by iHire
Simplify the process of finding your next great hire with this quick and easy job ad template, complete with step-by-step building blocks and examples.
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Optician Hiring Tips: How to Write an Optician Job Ad
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Need to hire an optician? Unsure how to write an optician job ad? Check out our optician job ad writing tips and examples for optician hiring success.
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How to Write an Optometrist Job Ad: Tips & Examples
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
If you’re hiring optometrists, you need to know how to write an optometrist job ad that will drive applications. Check out our tips and examples.
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Writing Effective Job Ads to Get the Applicants You Want
Written by Erin Coursey, iHire
Read this guide to learn how to write a compelling, excitement-generating job ad that will attract the right talent for your company.
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3 Ways Your Job Ad Is Confusing Applicants
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
The last thing you want your job ad to do is confuse potential applicants. Find out if you're making these three mistakes.
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Want to Attract Top Talent? Start with SEO.
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Implementing SEO for job posts can be a bit intimidating, but these tips can help! Learn how to use keywords and optimize your job posting's landing page, as well as the importance of mobile and voice search.
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Why Isn’t Anyone Applying to My Job Ad?
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
If your job ad isn't generating the response you had hoped, follow these six steps to win over job seekers and increase your application rate.
Hiring Advice
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7 Top Traits of a Human Resources Recruiter for Your Company
NewWritten by iHire
Want to hire a human resources recruiter that’ll help your company thrive? Read these HR recruitment strategies and HR hiring tips.
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How to Hire Salespeople with the Right Experience
NewWritten by iHire
If you’re looking to hire sales employees for your team, read our advice for how to find sales reps that’ll help your business thrive.
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How to Optimize Your Engineering Recruiting Strategy
NewWritten by iHire
Knowing how to recruit engineers successfully is essential in a competitive talent market. Check out our guide with top tips for hiring engineers.
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Quarterly Industry Report: Jobs & Job Seekers – Q1 2020 [Report]
NewWritten by iHire
Get first-hand insight into job industry trends from iHire – how did the job market fare in Q4 2019 through the start of the New Year?
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What to Look for When Hiring an Automotive Technician
Written by iHire
If you want to recruit top talent for your open automotive technician jobs, check out our advice for how to hire mechanics that’ll help your shop grow.
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How to Hire the Right Employee for Your Accountant Job
Written by iHire
Hiring an accountant? Here’s what to include in your accountant job ad, how to interview to uncover critical accountant skills, and more.
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How Hiring Managers Can Help Underrepresented Communities Thrive
Written by Kayleigh Alexandra, MicroStartups
Use these tips to support underrespresented communities in the workplace and enhance your diversity recruiting strategy.
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Essential Skills to Look for in Manufacturing Job Employees
Written by iHire
If you have openings for manufacturing jobs, including machinist jobs and factory jobs, these are the top skills to look for in potential hires.
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What to Do If You’ve Been Ghosted by an Employee
Written by Sarah Ballow, iHire
Job ghosting is on the rise. Employees are disappearing from their jobs without warning and new hires aren't showing up on their first day. Here's what to do if you've been ghosted by an employee.
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Quiz: Are You About to Get Ghosted by a Candidate?
Written by Sarah Ballow, iHire
Ghosting in the workplace is on the rise, and no recruiter is safe. Take this quiz to find out if you're about to get ghosted by a candidate.
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What is OFCCP?
Written by Sarah Ballow, iHire
Are you a federal contractor/subcontractor planning to hire personnel? Read this quick guide to OFCCP compliance and the internet applicant rule.
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How to Hire the Right Worker for Your Construction Job
Written by iHire
Want to fill your construction job openings with qualified talent? Looking for construction worker resumes that meet your requirements? Follow this advice.
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10 Best Practices for Recruiting and Retaining Interns
Written by Sarah Ballow, iHire
These best practices for recruiting and retaining interns will help you find an intern that's right for you and develop a successful internship program.
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How to Hire a Chef You’ll Want in Your Restaurant Forever
Written by iHire
Finding the right chef for your restaurant is crucial. Read these tips to hire a chef that will delight your guests and help your business succeed.
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5 Tips to Help You Build A Strategic Small Business Hiring Plan
Written by Kayleigh Alexandra, MicroStartups
Wondering how to grow a small business? These 5 tips will help you create a smart small business hiring plan so you can manage your recruitment properly.
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The Average Veterinarian Salary & How to Stay Competitive as an Employer
Written by iHire
Looking to hire a veterinarian? Find out what the average veterinarian salary is and other insights into veterinarian requirements.
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7 Tips for Hiring an Optometric Assistant
Written by iHire
Hiring an optometric assistant? Follow these 7 hiring tips from iHireOptometry’s experts to find an optometry assistant who will help your practice thrive.
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What to Look for in a Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Written by iHire
Are you hiring certified ophthalmic technicians for your practice? Check out our guide to finding top optometry talent.
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How to Avoid Being Ghosted by Candidates: 5 Tips and Tricks
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Getting stood up by job seekers? Job ghosting and interview ghosting are on the rise. Learn how to avoid being ghosted by candidates.
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What Optometry Workplace Benefits Matter Most to Job Seekers?
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Which optometry workplace benefits do you need to offer in order to hire top talent? We surveyed optometry professionals to find out. Get the results.
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Hiring an Optometry Practice Manager: How to Find (and Keep) Your Next Rockstar
Written by Lauren Caggiano, Guest Author
Adding an optical office manager to your team? Follow these 5 steps to ensure you find a great administrative manager for your practice.
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Purple Squirrel Recruiting Doesn’t Work
Written by Lisa Shuster, PeopleWorks
What is a unicorn employee? Are purple squirrels real? Find out if purple squirrel recruiting and hiring unicorns is actually worth the time and effort.
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When is the Right Time to Hire an Associate Optometrist?
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Deciding when to hire an associate optometrist can be tough. Check out our advice on using optometry benchmarks to know if it’s time to expand your practice.
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Why You Need to Be Hiring Bilingual Employees for Your Eye Care Practice
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Learn about the benefits of a bilingual practice and why hiring bilingual employees is a great idea in the eye care industry.
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Does Your Optometry Practice Need a Treatment Coordinator?
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Learn about one of the newer jobs in the optometry field and find out if your practice would benefit from adding an optometric treatment coordinator.
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Why You Should Consider Hiring an Ophthalmology Physician Assistant
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Ophthalmology may just be one of many growing physician assistant specialties, but PAs have a vital role to play in the future of ophthalmology.
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Respect: The Key to Hiring and Retaining Caregivers
Written by Heather Gonzales, iHire
Hiring caregivers is a challenge. We interviewed these in-demand professionals to find out what employers should do to recruit, build, and retain a dedicated caregiving team.
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Should You Hire a Candidate with No Eye Care Experience?
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
When it comes to hiring in optometry, the choice between hiring for personality or hiring for skills can impact your bottom line or your patients’ health.
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Never Rush the Hiring Process: 6 Ways to Hire Slow and Hire Right
Written by Lisa Shuster, PeopleWorks
Time is of the essence in recruiting, but you should never rush the hiring process. Learn why you should hire slow and tips for hiring the right candidate.
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Watch Out for These 6 Optometry Hiring Red Flags
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Want to avoid making the wrong hire for your optometry practice? Keep an eye out for these optometry hiring red flags.
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The 5 Types of Hiring Biases That Could Be Ruining Your Recruiting Operation
Written by Erin Coursey, iHire
Find out how to recognize and remove the 5 most common types of hiring biases that could be keeping you from adding top talent to your team.
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When HR and Hiring Managers Disagree: How to Work it Out and Hire the Right Candidate
Written by Lisa Shuster, PeopleWorks
HR and hiring managers don’t always agree on the right person to hire. Here’s how to resolve your differences and meet your hiring goals.
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5 Great Reasons to Hire During the Holidays
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Actively hiring during the holidays is pointless, right? Think again! With less competition, an extremely dedicated candidate pool, and a chance to start the New Year ahead of the game, November and December are great months to hire.
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Hiring & Managing Millennials: Key Tips All Employers Should Know
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Regardless of what you may think about millennials, they've become the largest generation in the workforce and their influence on the economy will only continue to grow. Learn all you need to know about hiring and managing the millennial generation.
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3 Simple Ways to Attract Passive Candidates
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
When you have a hard-to-fill position open on your team, recruiting can feel like finding a needle in a haystack these days. Focusing your efforts on active job seekers alone won’t cut it anymore. You have to recruit passive candidates as well.
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Can Your Company Afford the Cost of a Bad Hire?
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
A brief look at the risks involved with poor hiring practices, the far-reaching impact of hiring mistakes, and the total cost of a bad hire.
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How to Make an HR Process Poster [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Sara McGuire, Venngage
Use visuals to your advantage by communicating important HR processes and procedures with an infographic.
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Cash or Golf Clubs? How Should You Reward Employee Referrals?
Written by Lisa Shuster, PeopleWorks
Learn about the pros and cons of using monetary and non-monetary rewards as part of an employee referral program.
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Create an Employee Referral Program in 5 Steps
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Employee referrals are more cost-effective than traditional hiring. Read on to learn how to launch your own employee referral program.
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Everything You Need to Know About XML Feeds
Written by Erin Schwartz, iHire
Find out how you can use an XML feed to promote your company's open positions and make posting job ads a breeze.
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10 Surefire Ways to Sabotage Your Referral Program
Written by Lisa Shuster, PeopleWorks
Employee referral programs deliver quality hires, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Here are 10 common mistakes that can ruin your staff referral initiative.
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Why You Should Be Using Culture-Based Recruiting
Written by Erin Coursey, iHire
Culture-based recruiting can increase the quality of your new hires, reduce turnover, and slash costs. Here's why it should be part of your hiring plan.
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6 Reasons Why Referrals Make Great Hires
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Employee referrals are a great source of high-quality talent because these hires are more cost-effective, better culture fits, and can transition faster.
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Tips and Tricks for Finding the Right Intern for Your Company
Written by Erin Coursey, iHire
A guide for employers interested in hiring interns that includes tips to attract top talent and maximize return on investment.
Letter and Email Templates
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3 Job Offer Templates Every Hiring Manager Needs
Written by Erin Coursey, iHire
Save time by using these sample job offer letter templates or learn what’s included in a job offer letter and write your own official job offers.
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Verbal Job Offers: Snag Top Candidates before the Competition
Written by Erin Coursey, iHire
Don't let great candidates get away! Call your potential new hire with a verbal job offer to prevent them from accepting a position at another company.
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Employee Referral Email Template
Written by iHire
Tap into the goldmine at your organization by sending current employees this sample referral email template with information about your current open position.
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Acknowledgement of Application Template
Written by iHire
Adapt this sample acknowledgement of application for your purposes and respond to job applicants quickly and easily.
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Interview Invitation Template
Written by iHire
Congratulations on discovering some strong applicant talent! Complete this sample interview invitation and get ready to meet your next great hire.
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Application Rejection Letter Template
Written by iHire
Sample professional rejection letter for responding to candidates whose resumes don’t make the cut for your current open position.
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Letter of Interest Template
Written by iHire
Uncover some top-notch talent? Take the first step toward making your next great hire with this letter of interest template.
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Follow up Letter of Interest Template
Written by iHire
Plug your information into this simple follow up letter of interest template to reach out to nonresponsive job seekers to set up an interview.
Industry Insights
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Quarterly Industry Report: Jobs & Job Seekers – Q1 2020 [Report]
NewWritten by iHire
Get first-hand insight into job industry trends from iHire – how did the job market fare in Q4 2019 through the start of the New Year?
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September 2019 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
What were the most in-demand construction jobs for Sep. 2019? What were construction job seekers' top skills? Find out in our latest infographic.
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September 2019 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer
Read our latest eye care industry overview to see which optometry jobs were the hottest, the top locations for optometry job seekers, and more.
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September 2019 Veterinary Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
How many new veterinary jobs were posted in Sep. 2019? What were veterinary job seekers' top skills? Find out in our veterinary industry analysis.
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September 2019 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
As you plan for the final quarter of 2019, view our latest dental industry data on dental jobs and dental job seekers.
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September 2019 Nursing Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Which nursing careers were the hottest in Sep. 2019? How many new nursing job seekers joined iHireNursing? Find out with our latest nursing industry data.
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August 2019 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
How many new construction job seekers joined our site last month? Which construction jobs were the hottest? Find out in our latest report.
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August 2019 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Want the latest optometry industry data? Curious which optometry jobs were the hottest in August 2019? Check out our eye care industry overview.
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August 2019 Veterinary Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Which veterinary jobs were the most popular for August 2019? What were the top skills among veterinary job seekers? Find out in our latest infographic.
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August 2019 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
The latest dental industry analysis is in. Read iHireDental’s August 2019 report for the latest on dental jobs and job seekers.
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August 2019 Nursing Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Check out iHireNursing’s August 2019 report on nursing jobs and nursing job seekers to get up-to-date nursing industry data on hiring and employment.
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July 2019 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Read iHireConstruction’s July construction industry data report and get insight on thousands of construction jobs and job seekers.
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July 2019 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
iHireOptometry added thousands of new optometry jobs in July and a new company took over the top hiring spot. Read the report for more optometry industry data.
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July 2019 Veterinary Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Which veterinary jobs were the most popular in July 2019? Which skills were the hottest among veterinary job seekers? Review our latest report.
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July 2019 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Which dental jobs were in the highest demand for July 2019? Where were the most dental job seekers located? Find out in our dental industry analysis.
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July 2019 Nursing Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Get the latest nursing industry data including top nursing jobs, most popular nursing careers, and best states and metro areas for nursing job seekers.
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June 2019 Nursing Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Which nursing careers showed the most growth in June 2019? Which states were the best for nursing job seekers? Get the latest nursing industry data.
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June 2019 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Is a summer hiring lull impacting dental jobs and job seekers? Check out iHireDental’s report for the latest dental industry data and analysis.
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June 2019 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Are we seeing a change to an employer-driven hiring market for construction jobs? Read iHireConstruction’s report for the latest construction industry data.
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June 2019 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
What were the most in-demand optometry jobs in June 2019? How many optometry job seekers are members of iHireOptometry? Read our eye care industry report.
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June 2019 Veterinary Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Read our veterinary industry analysis to find out which veterinary jobs are the most popular, which states are best for veterinary job seekers, and more.
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May 2019 Veterinary Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Which veterinary jobs have the most openings? Which states are the most popular for veterinary job seekers? Find out with our veterinary industry data.
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May 2019 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Get the latest dental industry data for May 2019 with our infographic covering dental jobs, dental job seekers, and more.
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May 2019 Nursing Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Which nursing jobs were in the highest demand for May 2019? Which states are the most popular for nursing careers? Get these answers and more.
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May 2019 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Find out the top locations for optometry job seekers and optometry jobs with iHireOptometry’s eye care industry overview for May 2019.
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May 2019 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Are there enough construction jobs to match the demand from construction job seekers? Read iHireConstruction’s report for the latest construction industry data.
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Baby Boomers: The Missing Link in Addressing the Talent Shortage [eBook]
Written by iHire
Detailing the findings from our survey of 1,265 baby boomer job seekers, iHire's eBook provides advice for tapping into this underutilized talent pool.
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April 2019 Nursing Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
How many nursing job seekers joined iHireNursing in April 2019? Which nursing careers were the most popular? Get this nursing industry data and more.
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April 2019 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
iHireConstruction added 102,000 construction jobs in April, and construction job seeker activity is increasing. Get more construction industry data in our report.
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April 2019 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Check out iHireOptometry’s eye care industry overview for April 2019 and get the latest industry data for optometry jobs and job seekers.
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April 2019 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
While total dental jobs posted decreased in April 2019, iHireDental’s candidate base increased. Get even more dental industry data in our latest report.
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April 2019 Veterinary Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Check out our April 2019 veterinary industry analysis for insightful data on veterinary jobs and veterinary job seekers.
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March 2019 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
iHireConstruction added more than 130,000 construction jobs in March, but growth in other areas slowed. Get more construction industry data in our report.
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The State of Online Recruiting 2019 [Report]
Written by iHire
Detailing the findings from our survey of 1,650+ employers and job seekers, iHire's inaugural “The State of Online Recruiting” report provides advice for bridging the gap between these two segments.
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March 2019 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
How many dental jobs were posted in March 2019? Which jobs were the most popular for dental job seekers? Read our dental industry analysis to find out.
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March 2019 Veterinary Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
March 2019 was a solid month for veterinary jobs and veterinary job seekers, with growth in many areas. Get our veterinary industry analysis to learn more.
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March 2019 Nursing Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
What were the most in-demand nursing jobs in March 2019? What career title is the most popular among nursing job seekers? Read our latest industry report.
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March 2019 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Interested in the latest optometry industry data, including stats on optometry jobs and optometry job seekers? Check out our latest infographic.
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Hiring Trends in the Hospitality Industry: 2019 & Beyond
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Find out about the latest hiring trends in the hospitality industry and how these changes may impact hotel recruitment and restaurant staff hiring efforts.
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February 2019 Nursing Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
What were the top nursing jobs for Feb. 2019? Which states were the best locations for nursing careers? Check out our nursing industry data to find out.
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February 2019 Veterinary Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Get the latest data on veterinary jobs and veterinary job seekers with iHireVeterinary’s monthly veterinary industry analysis for February 2019.
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February 2019 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Get the latest dental industry data including fresh stats on dental jobs and dental job seekers in our Feb. 2019 infographic.
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February 2019 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
iHireOptometry has the latest information on optometry jobs and job seekers. Get up-to-date optometry industry data for February 2019.
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February 2019 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
iHireConstruction has the latest information on construction jobs and job seekers. Get up-to-date construction industry data for February 2019.
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Optometry Job Market 2018 Industry Recap [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Kristina Kelly, iHire
How did the optometry job market fare in 2018? iHireOptometry breaks down the top eye care job titles, candidate skills, and more.
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January 2019 Veterinary Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Find out which veterinary jobs, skills, locations, and more were the most popular in January 2019 in our monthly veterinary industry analysis.
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January 2019 Nursing Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Check out iHireNursing’s January 2019 report on nursing industry data and get up-to-date information on nursing jobs and nursing job seekers.
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January 2019 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
How many jobs were active on iHireDental in January? How many new dental job seekers joined iHireDental? Read our dental industry analysis for Jan. 2019.
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January 2019 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Fresh optometry industry data for optometry jobs and optometry job seekers! Check out iHireOptometry’s eye care industry overview for January 2019.
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January 2019 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Read iHireConstruction’s January 2019 construction industry data report to find out what the new year has in store for construction jobs and job seekers.
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U.S. Job Industry Recap and Outlook – 2018-2019 [eBook]
Written by iHire
Learn how the job market fared in 2018 and what's to come in 2019.
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December 2018 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire, LLC
Get the latest optometry industry data on optometry jobs and job seekers with iHireOptometry’s eye care industry overview for December 2018.
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December 2018 Veterinary Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
December 2018 veterinary industry data is in: get the latest numbers on veterinary jobs and veterinary job seekers in our infographic.
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December 2018 Nursing Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire, LLC
Get the latest information on nursing job seekers and nursing jobs with iHireNursing’s December 2018 report on nursing industry data.
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December 2018 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire, LLC
Find out how winter has impacted construction job seekers and construction jobs with iHireConstruction’s December 2018 construction industry data report.
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December 2018 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Want the latest dental industry data? Check out our December 2018 report on dental jobs and dental job seekers.
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November 2018 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Which dental jobs were in the highest demand for Nov. 2018? How many new dental job seekers joined iHireDental? Find out in our latest infographic.
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November 2018 Nursing Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Want the latest news on nursing jobs and nursing job seekers? Check out our report for Nov. 2018 and tune in monthly for up-to-date nursing industry data.
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November 2018 Veterinary Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Looking for the latest veterinary industry data for Nov. 2018? Check out our infographic with key info on veterinary jobs and veterinary job seekers.
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November 2018 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Check out iHireOptometry’s eye care industry overview for November 2018 and get the latest optometry industry data on optometry jobs and job seekers.
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November 2018 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Get the latest information on construction job seekers and construction jobs with iHireConstruction’s November 2018 report on construction industry data.
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October 2018 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Want to know how many dental jobs were posted in Oct. 2018 and how many new candidates joined iHireDental? Get the latest dental industry data.
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October 2018 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Get the latest optometry industry data on optometry jobs and job seekers with iHireOptometry’s eye care industry overview for October 2018.
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October 2018 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
How many construction job seekers are members of iHireConstruction? What are the top construction jobs this fall? Find out in our Oct. 2018 report.
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September 2018 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by William Davis, iHire
View this September 2018 infographic to get the latest construction industry data and unique insights into construction job seekers and employers.
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September 2018 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Want to know which dental jobs were the most popular in Sep. 2018? Curious which companies had the most dental job openings? View our latest infographic.
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September 2018 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Looking for the latest optometry industry data on optometry jobs and job seekers? Check out iHireOptometry’s eye care industry overview for September 2018.
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August 2018 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Get the freshest data on optometry jobs and optometry job seekers with iHireOptometry’s eye care industry overview for August 2018.
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August 2018 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by William Davis, iHire
Our August industry report provides a comprehensive recap of job and job seeker activity in the construction industry.
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August 2018 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Dental jobs and dental job seekers showed no signs of slowing down in August 2018. Check out the latest dental industry data in our monthly report.
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July 2018 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Get the latest optometry industry data on optometry jobs and job seekers with iHireOptometry’s eye care industry overview for July 2018.
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July 2018 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
How many new dental jobs were added July 2018? Which metro areas are the most popular for dental job seekers? Find out in our dental industry data report.
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July 2018 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by William Davis, iHire
Construction job numbers continued to decline in July, but one profession in the industry saw significantly more job opportunities during the month. Learn more in the full monthly industry report.
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June 2018 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
New dental jobs decreased while total dental job seekers increased. View iHireDental’s June 2018 infographic to get the full report on dental industry data.
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June 2018 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Get up-to-date optometry industry data and the latest on optometry jobs and job seekers with iHireOptometry’s eye care industry overview for June 2018.
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June 2018 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by William Davis, iHire
The amount of new construction jobs decreased by 10% in June, but the demand for certain job titles including carpenters and electricians rose significantly.
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May 2018 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
iHireDental added 15K dentist jobs to our database in May 2018. See how that massive increase influenced other dental industry data in our latest infographic.
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May 2018 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Check out the latest data on optometry jobs and job seekers with iHireOptometry’s eye care industry overview for May 2018.
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May 2018 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by William Davis, iHire
Our May industry report provides a comprehensive recap of job and job seeker activity in the construction industry.
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April 2018 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
April 2018 saw significant growth in new dental jobs added – just over 25,000. Get more dental industry data in our latest infographic.
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April 2018 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
iHireOptometry has the latest data on optometry jobs and job seekers. Get current information on the optometry industry hiring market as of April 2018.
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April 2018 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by William Davis, iHire
April saw an 11% increase in total active jobs on the site. Get all the details in iHireConstruction’s detailed industry overview.
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March 2018 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
iHireOptometry has the latest information on optometry jobs and job seekers. Get up-to-date optometry industry data for March 2018.
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March 2018 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
In March, new dental jobs added dipped slightly while our total candidate count went up by nearly 4K. Get more dental industry data in our latest infographic.
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March 2018 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by William Davis, iHire
Our March industry report provides a comprehensive recap of job and job seeker activity in the construction industry.
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February 2018 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
View this February 2018 infographic to get the latest construction industry data and unique insights into construction job seekers and employers.
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February 2018 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
View our infographic to find out which dental profession nearly doubled in jobs, and see how many new dental job seekers joined iHireDental in February 2018.
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February 2018 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Looking for the latest information on optometry jobs and job seekers? Get optometry industry data for February 2018 from iHireOptometry.
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January 2018 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
iHireDental ushered in the New Year with growth in jobs, new jobs added, total candidates, and more. View our January 2018 infographic for the full report.
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January 2018 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Looking for the latest information on optometry jobs and job seekers? Check out iHireOptometry’s detailed eye care industry overview for January 2018.
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January 2018 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by William Davis, iHire
See which jobs, skills, locations, and more were the most popular with construction industry employers and job seekers in January 2018.
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December 2017 Optometry Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Freddie Rohner, iHire
Looking for the latest information on optometry jobs and job seekers? Check out iHire’s detailed eye care industry overview for December 2017.
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December 2017 Construction Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by William Davis, iHire
We’ve just released the first installment of our "Construction Industry Report: Jobs and Job Seekers". We’ve compiled all the relevant data about jobs in the industry. Find out who’s hiring, who’s looking for work, and where the most open positions are located.
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December 2017 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Dental jobs added, active iHireDental job seekers, and other stats held steady despite the typical December lull. Learn more in our latest industry report.
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November 2017 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Dentist ranked #1 for active jobs and a new top skill made its debut in iHireDental profiles. See what it was and more in our November dental industry report.
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October 2017 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
iHireDental's total count of candidates increased by nearly 3,000 in October. See what else has changed since last month in our latest infographic.
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September 2017 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Check out our September 2017 infographic on all-things jobs and job seekers in the dental industry.
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August 2017 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
What was the most in-demand dental position in August 2017? Which skills were the most popular in job seeker profiles? View this infographic to find out.
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July 2017 Dental Industry Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Natalie Winzer, iHire
Introducing the "Dental Industry Report: Jobs and Job Seekers" brought to you by iHireDental! Check back each month for insightful data on who's hiring what, when, and where and learn more about dental job seekers.