The Carlton Connection

Improving Your Candidate Experience

Recruiting is not just about filling open jobs with candidates; it is also about providing a great candidate experience. A positive experience can make your candidates feel enthusiastic and valued, increasing the possibility of them accepting your job offer. On the other hand, a negative experience can damage your brand’s reputation, drive candidates away, and… Read more »

The Importance of Employer Branding in Attracting Quality Talent

  In today’s competitive job market, attracting top talent goes beyond simply posting job openings and offering competitive salaries. Companies must also focus on cultivating a strong employer brand to stand out from the crowd and attract the best candidates. Why is employer branding so important in attracting quality candidates? Let’s delve into some key… Read more »

Deck the Halls with Talent: Creative Approaches to Holiday Hiring

The holiday season is not just a time for festive decorations and joyful celebrations—it’s also a unique opportunity for businesses to enhance their teams with top-notch talent. As the year draws to a close, many organizations find themselves in need of additional hands to meet increased demand, cover holiday vacations, or launch new projects. Instead… Read more »

Finding the Perfect Fit: Recruiting Strategies for Seasonal Holiday Positions

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a surge in demand for seasonal workers to fill temporary positions in various industries. Whether it’s retail, hospitality, logistics, or customer service, businesses are gearing up for the busiest time of the year. Finding the perfect fit for seasonal holiday positions requires a strategic approach… Read more »

Unlocking Success: The Vital Role of a Powerful Employer Brand and Culture in Your Business

  In today’s job market, job seekers have more choices than ever before. Top talent isn’t just looking for a paycheck, they’re looking for an employer who shares their values, beliefs, and vision. To capture their attention, businesses need to create an employer brand that stands out from the crowd. Your employer brand is the… Read more »

The High Cost of Employee Turnover: How it Impacts Your Business and What You Can Do About It

Turnover might seem like a minor issue, but in reality, it can have major financial implications. We’ve all seen the stats: hiring and onboarding a new employee costs an average of 6 to 9 months of their salary. That number skyrockets when you take into account the cost of training, loss of customer relationships, and… Read more »

8 Red Flags to Look For During a Candidate Initial Pre-Screen Call

By Annette Monks, CTS President, Carlton Staffing Pre-screening an interested candidate by phone is typically the first step in the hiring process for hiring managers. This is an important step because it helps to establish rapport with the candidate which is a vital part of recruitment, especially in today’s competitive labor market. During this call,… Read more »

Don’t Let These Resume Trends Scare You

Has your hiring team been noticing a major change in candidates’ resumes lately? When it comes to resumes of today, it’s not uncommon for job seekers to break the rules and add their own personal touch. Understanding modern-day resume trends are essential for recruiting the best and brightest talent in all industries. As you get acclimated, here are three… Read more »

Answering Interview Questions

Are you actively searching for a new job? No matter how prepared you may be, interviews can be unpredictable and challenging – even for seasoned interviewers. Knowing strategies to effectively answer even the most difficult interview questions can help you conquer nervousness and achieve top notch interview performance. Most importantly, you’ll be able to enter an… Read more »

How to Identify a Chronic Job Hopper

Have you found that one of your company’s biggest downfalls is poor employee retention? If so, you’re not alone. With it now being a job-seeker’s market, it’s become a major challenge for companies to keep their best and brightest talent. In most cases, the key to positive job retention is to hire the right people from the… Read more »