We gathered insights from top IT hiring managers through interviews on the Tech Talent Today podcast. Drawing from conversations with leaders, here are the top five soft skills to prioritize when hiring IT talent.

1. Problem-Solving Ability

Technical skills may help diagnose an issue, but problem-solving skills determine how effectively a candidate can find innovative solutions. IT professionals face complex, evolving challenges daily, and their approach to tackling problems speaks volumes about their capability.

Rob Diamond, VP Security Architecture/Engineering Manager, assesses this by introducing unfamiliar concepts during interviews. He observes how candidates apply new information on the spot, which reveals their problem-solving process and adaptability.

2. Adaptability

The tech landscape changes rapidly. New tools, frameworks, and security protocols emerge regularly, and the best IT professionals are those who can pivot without missing a beat.

Adaptable candidates are quick learners who embrace change, making them valuable assets in environments where priorities shift frequently.

3. Communication Skills

Strong communication isn’t just about speaking clearly; it’s about translating technical jargon into language that stakeholders, clients, and non-technical team members can understand. Effective communicators ensure projects stay on track and cross-functional teams remain aligned.

Sravan Muthiraj, VP Chief Product Owner, emphasizes that successful interviews are a two-way street. When hiring managers approach interviews with curiosity and aim to connect, candidates naturally reveal their communication style and ability to articulate complex ideas with clarity.

4. Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage one’s emotions while empathizing with others. IT projects often involve high-pressure situations, and professionals with high EQ navigate conflicts, offer constructive feedback, and maintain strong team dynamics.

Pasquale Cirullo, Vice President of IT, evaluates EQ by asking candidates why they left previous roles and what drew them to new opportunities. This approach sheds light on their self-awareness, motivations, and interpersonal dynamics—key indicators of emotional intelligence.

5. Time Management

IT professionals juggle multiple priorities, from tight project deadlines to unexpected system issues. Strong time management skills ensure they can deliver quality work efficiently without burnout.

During interviews, inquire about how candidates prioritize tasks or handle competing deadlines. Look for specific examples where they successfully managed time-sensitive projects without sacrificing quality.

Putting it All Together:

While technical skills get candidates through the door, it’s the soft skills that keep them thriving in your organization. Problem-solving, adaptability, communication, emotional intelligence, and time management are the cornerstones of IT success.

Want to dive deeper into how top IT leaders assess these skills? Check out the interview clips here: Work Together – Clearmont Technologies

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When hiring IT consultants, many managers focus solely on finding top talent at competitive rates – and rightfully so. However, it’s just as important to carefully vet the staffing firms providing those consultants. The way a firm treats its talent—offering benefits like health insurance, dental coverage, and 401(k) matching—directly impacts consultant well-being, job satisfaction, and ultimately, the success of your projects. Overlooking this factor could mean working with consultants who are disengaged, overextended, or constantly seeking better opportunities, which can affect productivity and project outcomes.

 The Overlooked Reality for Consultants Not every consultant has a spouse or family member with employer-provided benefits to lean on. For many, consulting is their sole income source, and the lack of benefits can leave them vulnerable.  A report by MBO Partners found that independent workers often face significant challenges in securing affordable health insurance, which can lead to financial stress and instability. Imagine trying to excel at work while worrying about affording medical care or saving for retirement. Consultants without benefits may face:

• Higher turnover: Seeking companies that can offer stability and support.
• High stress levels: Juggling health or financial insecurities on top of demanding projects.
• Decreased productivity: Concerns about personal well-being can lead to distractions and less focus on client needs.

Even consultants who do have access to benefits through a spouse or another source might hesitate to take on roles without benefits. Limiting access to benefits could narrow the candidate pool, leaving hiring managers with fewer options when sourcing the best talent.

Why It Matters to Hiring Managers As a hiring manager, you rely on consultants to deliver high-quality work efficiently. Without the stability that benefits provide, you risk losing your most skilled consultants or encountering underperformance.

Here’s why working with a IT staffing firm who offers benefits is a smart investment:

• Enhanced Commitment & Focus: Consultants who feel valued and secure—without worries about medical bills or retirement—are more engaged, motivated, and likely to stay with a project through completion.
• Access to Top Talent: Benefits make consulting companies more attractive, allowing them to recruit and retain the best professionals for your projects.
• Reduced Time and Cost of Turnover: Losing a consultant means starting over—wasting time on rehiring and training a new person and delaying project timelines as they get up to speed.

 Clearmont’s Commitment to Consultant Satisfaction: At Clearmont, we understand that satisfied consultants produce superior outcomes. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits to our consultants, including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching. These benefits ensure our consultants can focus entirely on your needs, delivering the quality and dedication your projects deserve.

By supporting our consultants with benefits, we’re not just improving their lives; we’re giving you an edge. Hiring managers who partner with Clearmont gain access to a stable, loyal, and high-performing talent pool.

The Bottom Line Overlooking benefits isn’t just a consultant’s problem – it’s a risk for your project. Investing in consultants who are supported by benefits leads to better outcomes, stronger teams, and ultimately, greater success for your projects.

Are you ready to partner with Clearmont to ensure your consultants are supported, satisfied, and ready to excel? Contact us today to learn how we can help you build a high-performing team that’s committed to your success.

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1. Don’t Come Unprepared: Familiarize yourself with the candidate’s background and have relevant questions ready. This sets the stage for a productive and insightful conversation.
2. Avoid Talking Too Much: Remember, the goal is to learn about the candidate, not showcase your own expertise.
3. Don’t Ask Illegal or Discriminatory Questions: Steer clear of queries about age, race, religion, marital status, or other protected characteristics. Also note if your state bans discussing salary history.
4. Avoid Making Snap Judgments: First impressions matter, but don’t let them overshadow the entire interview.
5. Avoid Overpromising: Be honest about the role and company culture to ensure a good fit for both parties.
6. Don’t Neglect to Explain Next Steps: Always end the interview by outlining the rest of the hiring process.

Don’t Come Unprepared

When you’re stretched thin, it can be tempting to glance at a resume just before the interview. But doing so risks missing out on truly uncovering the candidate’s potential—or overlooking red flags. To ensure a fair and thorough interview, it’s a good idea to have a list of job-related questions prepared in advance. Consistency is key; by asking each candidate the same set of questions, you can better compare their responses and ensure you’re staying within legal bounds. Job-relatedness isn’t just a best practice; it’s essential for avoiding legal issues.

Avoid Talking Too Much

When you’re talking, you’re not learning what truly matters to the candidate. By giving them the space to speak, you can discover their priorities and hot buttons, helping you better match their needs with what your company offers. This becomes especially crucial when trying to attract top talent who might have multiple job offers. Understanding their motivations allows you to highlight aspects of your company that align with their goals, making your offer more appealing.

Don’t Ask Illegal or Discriminatory Questions

In some states, it’s illegal to ask about salary history, and there are several other questions you should steer clear of. For instance, asking if a candidate is a U.S. citizen is off-limits; instead, you should ask if they’re authorized to work in the U.S. Similarly, asking when someone graduated high school or college can be problematic. These questions, though seemingly innocent, can lead to discrimination claims. Conducting effective interviews hinges on knowing which questions are legally permissible.  If you’re unsure, it’s always best to consult with HR or legal to ensure your questions are compliant with current laws.

Avoid Making Snap Judgments

First impressions are powerful, but they can also be misleading. Having a set of job-related questions can help mitigate this bias. When you rely on a consistent list of questions, you can avoid snap judgments and instead focus on gathering comparable data from each candidate. This approach not only helps in evaluating who might work best in the role but also ensures a fairer assessment across all candidates.

Avoid Overpromising

It can be tempting to overpromise when you come across a candidate you really want on your team. But rather than making commitments you might not be able to keep, focus on understanding what’s truly important to them. This goes back to the importance of listening more than talking. For example, if a candidate values flexibility over salary, address that directly. Don’t shy away from discussing what the job can and cannot offer—it’s better to address any concerns upfront. This way, you can assess how critical those factors are to the candidate and whether they’re willing to compromise. A good long-term fit is always better than a quick hire.

Don’t Neglect to Explain Next Steps

One of the top complaints we hear from candidates is a lack of clarity on what happens after the interview. Always end the interview by explaining the next steps in the hiring process. This not only keeps candidates engaged but also reflects well on your company. Clear communication here can make a significant difference in the candidate experience, ensuring they feel valued and informed.

Key Takeaways

A lot goes into finding the right person for a long-term match and avoiding these common interview mistakes can significantly improve your chances. By being prepared, listening more than you talk, asking job-related questions, avoiding snap judgments, being honest about what your company offers, and clearly outlining the next steps, you’ll gather the information you need to make the best hire.

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Spotlight on Success: A Stellar Candidate Experience

Here’s an example (keeping names anonymous). A highly skilled individual, well-connected in their industry, was on the lookout for new opportunities. Through a connection with a former colleague, now a CFO at a reputable company, they were considered for a role not yet public. The process was remarkable: prompt responses, well-organized interviews, and engaging discussions with key figures at the company. This experience didn’t just make the candidate feel appreciated; it offered a glimpse into the company’s culture and its emphasis on valuing employees.

A Contrast in Communication: The Impact of Neglect

Contrast this with a different experience the same candidate had elsewhere. Here, communication was inconsistent, with promised interviews delayed for weeks, leaving the candidate feeling overlooked. By the time this company was ready to proceed, the candidate had accepted the other offer. The lesson here is clear: how you manage the candidate’s experience reflects your company culture and influences decisions to join your team.

The Difference Maker: Attention to Detail

In a competitive talent market, the candidate’s experience can distinguish your company. It’s not solely about marketing the role; it’s about showing genuine interest, maintaining communication, and respecting the candidate’s investment. A positive interview process not only boosts the likelihood of acceptance but also sets the tone for their journey with your company.

A little effort—regular updates, clear communication, and a respectful process—can convert a candidate’s interest into commitment. Avoid letting your top choice slip away due to interview process oversights. Demonstrating what it’s like to be part of your team from the start can fill the position and enhance your company’s reputation as an employer of choice.

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IT Job Growth a Mere Trickle in November Due to Ongoing Supply Shortages

IT Hiring Challenging and Projects Impacted Because of Talent Scarcity, says TechServe Alliance

Alexandria, VA, December 8, 2021 – After a strong recovery in IT employment since last August, employment growth in the IT sector slowed down to a trickle in November. The sector added 2,200 workers last month, a sequential increase of 0.04% to 5,385,400 jobs, according to TechServe Alliance, the national trade association of the IT & Engineering Staffing and Solutions Industry. On a year-over-year basis, IT employment was up 3.17% since November 2020, adding 165,600 IT workers.

Growth in Engineering employment also slowed down significantly to 0.16% sequentially, adding 4,200 workers to end the month at 2,658,800. On a year-over-year basis, engineering employment increased by 3.38% since November 2020, adding 86,900 engineering workers.

“While uncertainty about the impact of the Omicron variant did somewhat impact the IT sector, the slowdown in IT jobs market is more related to the supply squeeze on available talent rather than demand,” said Mark Roberts, CEO of TechServe Alliance. “Our members are telling us that their clients’ IT hiring needs are still unmet and projects are getting delayed because of lack of qualified IT professionals. “At this point, there is little likelihood the domestic talent pipeline will significantly expand in the foreseeable future. This is causing not only strong wage growth but also a need to offer a flexible work environment. In this tight labor market, what candidates want really matters and could make or break the success of IT initiatives,” Roberts added.

The following table presents information about the total number of jobs in certain sectors that provide a significant amount of employment for IT and engineering professionals.

Technical note: TechServe Alliance’s IT Employment Index and Engineering Employment Index are the first specific measurements of IT and engineering employment. These unique measurements of total IT and engineering employment are created monthly by studying the ongoing staffing patterns of a dozen IT and computer related occupations in 22 industries and industry sectors employing significant numbers of IT workers and nearly two dozen engineering occupations in 30 select industries and industry sectors employing significant numbers of engineering workers. Both the monthly IT Employment and Engineering Employment Indices are based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, which is subject to monthly revisions, and is revised accordingly. Both indices are also subject to periodic revisions and annual rebenchmarking that includes revisions to several years of employment data, which also may incorporate new occupational definitions. Both indices were re-benchmarked going back several years through January 2021 data. In addition, both indices are subject to minor revisions to March and April data. The next major revision will be published in February 2022.

ABOUT TechServe Alliance
TechServe Alliance is the national trade association of the IT & Engineering staffing and solutions industry. IT & Engineering staffing and solutions firms count on TechServe Alliance to keep their leadership informed, engaged, and connected. TechServe Alliance serves as the voice of the industry before the policymakers and the national and trade press. By providing access to the knowledge and best practices of an entire ndustry and tapping the “collective scale” of its members, TechServe Alliance supports its members in the efficient delivery of best-in-class IT & Engineering staffing and solutions for clients and exceptional professional opportunities for every consultant.

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In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I’m excited to be joined by Steve Watts. Steve is a manager of storage, data protection, and automation services for a super-regional insurance carrier. He rose through the ranks from network engineer to storage engineer to storage & data protection architect to manager. With the increased prevalence of ransomware attacks, data protection, storage, and backup are essential topics. Listen to Steve’s perspective to learn what companies can do to protect sensitive information.

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in…

• What can you do about ransomware? [02:53]
• How did Steve gain an interest in computers? [10:47]
• Automation’s influence on storage [12:53]
• Desirable attributes for new team members [15:32]
• The pandemic’s effect on hiring [20:30]
• Managing work/life balance while working from home [27:15]

Defending against ransomware

There was a point when the main concern for an enterprise was if they would get a computer virus. Nowadays, companies have to look at ransomware as “when” rather than “if” it will happen. Ransomware threatens the potential of having intellectual property locked up without the ability to access it. After an attack, the company is faced with paying the ransom. Some companies who deliver the ransom never recover their data. So, the best option is to have a plan in motion before an attack begins.

There are several approaches to defending data. A lot of companies have taken to using air-gapped solutions. They move their regular backups to a secondary, or sometimes tertiary, storage device that’s not on the network. That adds a whole new level of cost and complexity because there has to be a temporary storage device to connect to the backup. Then that backup has to be isolated, so it can’t be accessible in the event of an attack, except by the company.

How has automation influenced storage?

IT is ripe for automation. The days of building servers by hand are gone. Rather than manually building equipment, we have processes that will build repeatedly. The storage space is in the same position. There can be some complex processes that have to be repeated each time storage is brought online. Rather than needing to put the document in someone’s hands, hoping they get it right, it’s a lot easier to automate those processes.

Automation certainly won’t eliminate the workforce. There still need to be people who specialize in automation. Those people make the processes more repeatable and actionable, then they couple that with the cloud. Even with utilizing the cloud, the same work has to be done. Engineers need to be employed to work with all the automation because of the scale the cloud allows. A business needs to be able to scale up and scale down to continue to meet demands. Automation is the solution to managing business fluctuation. 

Staying informed and prepared

If you’re in the IT industry and working in storage, think about the people writing malware. Spend some time with your management team and vendors so you can understand the capabilities of the platform you’re currently using. If the platforms don’t have any suitable mitigations, then do some research. Find out where the gaps are in your environment and what you can do. Storage and backup are the bedrock upon which the rest of the organization is built, whether people know it or not. Backup can be thankless work. But if you have a good plan, the day the organization is under threat, you’ll know you’ve done your job well. 

Companies have to look at ransomware as “when” rather than “if” it will happen. #Ransomware #Storage
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• Pure Storage: A Modern Data Experience | Data Storage Company
• Bread: A Baker’s Book of Techniques and Recipes

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In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I’m delighted to be speaking with Arthur Phidd, CIO. Art has more than 25 years of executive-level experience leading information technology and corporate-wide business transformation programs. He’s worked in multiple industries, including retail, financial, gaming, eCommerce, government, and more. An award-winning leader, Art is also a faculty member at the University Of The West Indies graduate schools of business, where he lectures on contemporary topics impacting organizational change, technology management, and transformation HR management strategies. You’ll want to hear what Art has to share from the transformation he’s led across the globe.

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in…

• The biggest challenge in corporate transformation [02:24]
• How to encourage change in internal structure [06:40]
• Having a teaching mentality [10:01]
• Art’s journey to technology [13:58]
• Combating complacency [20:35]

The obstacle to change

Art has been involved with corporate transformations for many years over multiple industries, countries, and geographies. Everywhere he goes, he’s met with resistance to change. This resistance is commonly blamed on culture. But is culture an accurate culprit? Blaming culture removes the human element from accountability, as though it’s some being from another planet that shows up and ruins things. Passing the blame like that prevents us from addressing what the real problem is.

The actual barrier to change is our nature. As humans, we are creatures of habit and are inherently built to oppose change. Because of this, we tend not to accept something new until we’ve experienced it. People get comfortable with what they know, even when it’s not the best fit, and lack the willingness to let go of a function that doesn’t belong where it’s placed in an organization. The result is misplaced responsibilities, inefficient work, and unsatisfied people.

Collaborative accountability

To overcome the resistance to change, Art creates a sense of collaborative accountability. He does this by effectively communicating to his client the importance of establishing centers of excellence. As leaders, we have the responsibility to manage people and their careers. That means placing people and talents in teams that can understand each other. For example, if you aren’t an IT professional, how will you manage the career and lead someone who just graduated with a degree in computer science? It’s not possible. This sort of logical discussion is what helps people understand the value of making adjustments to internal structures.

The awesome responsibility of leadership

Art’s parting thought is to warn us to think carefully about our desire to be a leader. We need to understand the differences between management and leadership. Managers focus on the status quo. Leaders focus on change. There’s plenty of management but not enough leadership. One of the most common reasons for people to leave companies is the lack of leadership. If you’re going to be a leader, you’d better understand the awesomeness of that responsibility. You have to be ready for the panicked, late-night calls from your people. You’re going to have to become someone’s big brother or big sister. You have to want to do that.

Managers focus on the status quo. Leaders focus on change. #Leaders #Improvement
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Resources & People Mentioned

• The Prince, by Nicolo Machiavelli; CHAPTER VI Page 2
• Arthur Phidd, CIO of REEDS, Best CIOs of 2020

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If you’re looking to attract more women to your workplace, you may want to take a good look at the benefits your company offers. Not just the standard health insurance and vacation days. Women in many instances are solely responsible for being the primary caretaker of the children or elderly parents in their family, while also managing a full-time job. Being able to ease this burden a bit will go a long way in attracting women to your company. So what does this look like?

Childcare Options

If you’ve followed the news recently, you’ve no doubt heard about the efforts of the female employees at Amazon to get onsite childcare included in their benefits. Amazon employees are on a campaign to get Jeff Bezos to offer onsite childcare, citing increased productivity from its current employees and an ability to attract and retain high-quality candidates in the future.

Taylor Soper, a writer for GeekWire.com shares, “Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, and Alphabet all offer backup daycare benefits. Starbucks began providing it this past October, citing a study from the National Survey of Children’s Health that showed 2 million working parents quitting their job in 2016 due to childcare issues.” Soper goes on to say, “They could point to examples such as Patagonia, which has an on-site childcare center and in 2016 saw a 100 percent retention rate for women who had children over the previous five years.”

Onsite childcare is not the only option to consider. Some employers are opting to contribute to childcare costs or offer backup childcare for times when their childcare provider may be sick, or they need alternate care.

Why Is this Necessary?

If your company does not currently offer childcare options, you could be eliminating an entire pool of candidates right off the bat, as more and more companies increase their benefits in these areas. Most of the companies listed in the Working Mother’s 100 Best Companies, list childcare benefits, including more paid leave options and backup childcare as standard benefits.

Katheryn Reynolds Lewis, a writer for Working Mothers.com, goes on to say in an article about caring for special needs kids, “Employers are looking for other ways to support their workforce’s caregiving needs—and differentiate themselves in the war for talent. More and more, this means benefits for children with autism and other special needs, as well as programs for older school-age children. Of this year’s 100 Best Companies, 94 percent provide emotional-support counseling for teens and tweens, 88 percent offer support for treating employees’ children with autism, 63 percent facilitate college coaching, 41 percent have tutoring services, and 25 percent give employees a homework hotline. While there’s a fee for some of these, others are free.”

It’s becoming clear that to stay competitive in attracting new talent, companies need to step up their game and offer the best benefits packages possible to mothers and caregivers. Childcare costs are a major source of stress for mothers, with the national average for in-home childcare being $28, 354 and $8,589 for in-center care, as reported by The 2016 Care Index. These costs are even higher for those living in major metropolitan areas. Julia Beck with the Harvard Business Review points out that, “…NYC, Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These are the very same cities where employers struggle to recruit and maintain skilled talent.”

If your company is not providing any benefits specific to mothers, it would be worth looking at what some of these other companies are doing and finding ways to incorporate some of their practices into your company culture, if for no other reason than to remain competitive when recruiting.

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Ghosting can occur at any point in the process and includes candidates not showing for interviews, new employee training, orientation, or even the first day of work.  

Ghosting is not only embarrassing for the hiring manager, but it can cost the company money in lost time that could have been spent on a candidate that would have taken the job.

Why is ghosting so common now?

There’s a lot of speculation about why this trend is happening so frequently now. Simply put there are more jobs available for candidates to choose from. With unemployment numbers at an all-time low, job opportunities feel more certain to candidates. If they have the least little bit of unease about a situation or potential job, it’s easy for them to decide to walk away and find something else.

Relationship building – or rather the lack thereof – also play a role in this. With technology being the primary mode of communication now, it offers less opportunity to build relationships with those in the hiring and interviewing pipeline. While we may be more connected through social media and texting, those connections are more tenuous and tend to feel less authentic. This decreased sense of relationship leads to a lower sense of loyalty or at minimum a decreased feeling of responsibility to communicate with the other person.

How to prevent ghosting

While you may not be able to prevent it completely, there are several steps you can take to reduce the chances that your company will be ghosted by a candidate.

Frequent communication

Regular communication with the recruiter, even on a daily basis, is one of the most important steps to building the relationship with those involved in the job search and reducing your risk of being left high and dry by a candidate. The recruiter is your link to the candidate and the one who will help you sell the job. Make sure that the recruiter has all of the information necessary to sell the job well and has confirmed that the candidate is ready to leave their current job if an offer is presented. Find out from the recruiter what the candidate is looking for in a job and make sure these are things you can offer and highlight to the candidate throughout the interview process.

Once the interview is over, stay in touch throughout the process to keep the recruiter updated on where the candidate is in the pipeline. Let them know exactly when they should expect to hear back from you and make sure that you can move the process along as quickly as your human resources department will allow. Many times candidates report that the process took too long and they found other jobs in the time that they were waiting to hear back.

Provide opportunities for the candidate to experience the culture

Telling is one thing, but when someone is about to make a big life change, like starting a new job, it can help them tremendously to let them see and feel how the new company fits. Show the candidate around the physical workplace. Introduce them to the people that they might be working with if they get the job. Let them see the space that they will be working in. In some cases of ghosting, anxiety over going into a brand new situation and not feeling fully comfortable with what they’re about to embark on can be a trigger for abandoning the process. Go out of your way to show, not tell, the candidate what their life will look like after they make the move.

Remember the ball is in their court       

Current statistics show there are more jobs available than there are people to fill them. With more jobs, your candidates have more options available to them. In the past, many candidates were vying for very few open positions. Candidates now are shopping for the best offers from different companies and will not wait around for long, drawn-out processes.

Be sure to share all of the perks

Knowing that other employers are likely interviewing your candidate and offering them attractive packages, make sure that your offer is competitive and thorough. When sharing the perks that the company offers, be sure to include details about the office culture. Casual dress? Flexible hours? An employee lounge with a video game set up? These may sound menial and trivial but when a candidate is comparing packages between two potential employers some of these little things could be what tips the scale in your direction.

Ghosting will probably never go away completely, but with these tips, you should be able to establish relationships with your candidates and recruiters that will help reduce the number of no-shows that you deal with when you have job openings.

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