When you think of the value a recruiter brings, what comes to mind?

Connections? Intuition? A knack for finding talent?

These are all true, with the right recruiter. But recruiters like myself and the others here at The Source and Recruit Company hold another essential skill you may not realize: process management.

It’s a weird time to be in any business right now. Some industries are being brought to a near standstill by #covid19. Others are ramping up quickly to provide badly needed products, services and support. It’s a time of great uncertainty for a lot of companies, and they need all the resources they can get. One great resource I found: SHRM’s comprehensive list of printable memos and posters for employer communication with employees.

How can you stay calm during the COVID-19 pandemic? Read on for a couple of ideas from the Center for Disease Control. Stay healthy my friends!

Most of us have a well-formed idea of what it’s going to take to make us happy, and that may not include social isolation and homeschooling our kids. But if we could just relax and accept our current reality, would we be able to find the joy in it?

Companies are tightening their belts and unemployment figures are increasing (rapidly). With this market shift, recruiter on-demand is more relevant than ever. Pay for recruitment services as you need them, and stay away from unnecessary 20-30% placement fees.

When it comes to working from home, video calls are becoming more common, which is why we've put together these eleven tips to help you achieve success.

You know you’re the best candidate for this job. And you really want it.

But knowing it is one thing. Convincing the hiring manager is quite another. And it often comes down to the job interview. Your ability to sell yourself and communicate clearly in that interview can make the difference.

Every candidate is punctual, responsible and gets on well with people. To avoid blending in with the crowd, highlight unique elements of your personal brand.

In my time as a recruiter, I’ve rarely seen a candidate land a job by being focused on how great the job will be for them. It’s always about how they can add value to the company. Read on for some well-worded advice from Ann Latham, president of consulting and business-services company Uncommon Clarity.

If you were to get resume advice from anyone who would it be? How about Google’s Director of Talent, Kyle Ewing?

The company receives literally millions of resumes a year, and a real, live person reads every single one. Here’s what Ewing says are the four most important points to writing “a killer resume”.

Love him or hate him, Elon Musk is an attention-getter.

Recently, the innovative made waves with a series of tweets calling for AI help at Tesla. “A PhD is definitely not required,” tweeted Musk.

Tesla is well known for being anti-establishment even in the progressive vanguard of tech. While other companies are desperate to find expert data scientists with advanced degrees, Musk just wants smart, intelligent people with vision, passion and a great work ethic. He doesn’t care so much about their credentials.

Being a job seeker can sometimes be degrading.

You’ve taken the time to weed through job listings. You’ve proofed your resume so many times you’re cross-eyed. You’ve crafted what you think is the perfect cover letter, cleverly linking your professional experience to this particular role. And you’ve sent it off.

Then, crickets.

When you’re looking to fill a challenging role, finding the right candidates to interview is only a fraction of the battle.

Recruiters like those of us at The Source and Recruit Co. have world-class sourcing skills and insight into candidates, of course. But we can also help with other valuable elements of the candidate search.

Yes, you need to hire the best people. Even more important, though?

Hanging onto them.

All things equal, it’s the candidate who sends the thoughtful follow-up note who scores.

A recent write-up cites recent flare ups as a reminder of the importance of the concept of geopolitical readiness.

Whether or not you’re a major film buff, it's Oscar season and there are always a few notable movies that carry with them life lessons about getting the job done right.

A recent piece from Industry Week takes a look at one Oscar favorite, “Ford vs. Ferrari,” from the perspective of systems thinking and process improvement.

The best leaders are good at humble listening. They admit when they don’t know and they tap into ways to learn.

This is a playbook by Brazilian entrepreneur and author Bel Pesce. Her advice for reaching your dreams? It’s pretty simple: enjoy your journey. (And, do the opposite of this list!)

Your favorite employee is acting funny. She’s calling in sick, wandering in late, and the notion of pleasing you seems to have faded from her repertoire.

Brace yourself, because she may be about to quit.