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5 Factors That Make A Professional The Perfect Fit

Apr 7, 2023

At Brookwoods Group, we judge professionals based on 5 key factors that make them a perfect fit for our clients: Talent, Experience, Personality, Skill and Knowledge. Here’s why these factors matter.

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The Rise of AI in Recruiting

Mar 20, 2023

For years, finding the right candidates in demanding talent pools has been the biggest challenge for employers. Fifty-four percent of talent acquisition professionals reveal that identifying the right candidates from extensive talent pools is one of the most complex aspects of their job. However, AI-powered recruiting has gained enormous traction in the last decade as human resource managers look to gain more efficiency with better-fit professionals.

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Resume Hacks To Make You Stand Out

Mar 5, 2023

Not all resumes are created equal. Here are five hacks to make yours stand out and get noticed by hiring managers.

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How Seasoned Employees Add Value to Your Young Team

Jan 28, 2023

In 2023, employers will be more actively hunting for seasoned employees, i.e., experienced professionals who possess the expertise, skills, and know-how required to steer their teams in the right direction.

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What’s the Difference Between Overemployment and Moonlighting?

Dec 26, 2022

Ever since the pandemic made working from home normal, a lot of companies are now encountering unethical abuses of the freedom, from quiet quitting to overemployment. While we’ve covered quiet quitting in a previous blog, and it may have similar symptoms to overemployment, overemployment is when a professional works two or more full-time jobs without notifying the respective employers.

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How to Handle a Counteroffer from a Job Candidate

Dec 22, 2022

Do you think the candidate is engaged in a bidding war with another firm? If that's the case, it's best to withdraw your offer and wish the candidate the best for their new job.  

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The Counterattack in the Workplace: Employers Are Quietly Firing Quiet Quitters

Dec 14, 2022

Whether you’re an employer or an employee, we’re sure you’ve heard about quiet quitting by now. To put it simply, quiet quitting is the practice of doing the bare minimum at work (in other words, doing just enough to get by).

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How to Make Your Job Interview a Conversation

Nov 7, 2022

Contrary to what many believe, a job interview is meant to be a two-way exchange. Treating it as an interrogation or a chance for the candidate to deliver a monologue isn’t going to help hiring managers make a wise decision in the long run. A job interview is an opportunity for both the candidate and the company to show what they have to offer and how they can benefit each other.

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3 Signs That a Quiet Quitter Works for You

Oct 21, 2022

Quiet quitting occurs when an employee feels they aren’t getting what they need from their job and simply gives it their bare minimum. If you have a group of quiet quitters, you may have a bigger problem either with management, culture or your company focus. But this presents some BIGGER opportunities...

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How Can Quality Control Professionals Become Quality Control Leaders?

Oct 7, 2022

If you work in the quality control (QC) industry, you should have excellent observation, attention to detail, leadership, and organizational skills. The right soft and hard skills can help you advance your career from doing the work to managing your peers. If you’re interested in becoming a QC leader, here are three steps you can take to get you closer to your goal:

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