Few realize that increasing your hiring speed often has the second-largest impact on hiring results (after referral hires). Most track time to fill, but few recruiting leaders calculate the high correlation between your hiring speed for top talent and their resulting on-the-job performance after they become a new hire. To put the relationship simply,...
Merito Group is a talent acquisition firm that helps our clients the best possible candidates to fill their open positions. There are many important factors we consider when recommending candidates, including salary offers. Negotiating salary. An undertaking that freaks out many a job seeker and one that’s ripe with potential pitfalls. Should you always negotiate on...
Merito Group is a talent acquisition firm in the D.C. area dedicated to assisting candidates to advance their career paths. Our recruiters even offer interview preparation and resume editing services to candidates. Writing a resume is especially dreadful. There are so many little things you need to add, rephrase, check, double-check, triple-check … It’s anxiety-inducing....
Networking events are a great place to meet future business partners, clients, and employers. It is surprising then, that many people do not know that the best way to be successful at an event is to make a great first impression People make an impression on you within the first few seconds of meeting you....
The job market is known to make swings from one side of the spectrum to another, often coinciding with the state of the economy. Since early 2020, the economy has undergone several unique transformations and evolutions as the American workforce has largely become redefined through a generational health crisis. Whether you need an individual,...
Do you often find your workday spiraling out of control? You start each day with a plan to get so much done, but soon find yourself becoming distracted, focusing on low-priority tasks and, simply, procrastinating. So how can you regain control of your time? One-size-fits-all lists on how to be more productive don’t work;...
The most important thing you can do at the beginning of a new job is to observe. Think of the Alligator as it floats on the lake with just its eyes and ears above the water. Alligators and their cousins, crocodiles, have been around for millions of years while other groups like the dinosaurs became...
Merito Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in the D.C. metro area. We are dedicated to helping job seekers find a fulfilling career, but often starting the job search process can be overwhelming. While being open-minded and flexible is important in job searches, twisting yourself into a pretzel isn’t going to help you move...
Every year the United States recognizes March as Women’s History Month. It’s a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. This tradition has been passed on in the U.S. every March since 1987. Here are some ways you can be a part of the celebration. Explore History The objective of this celebration...
In the United States, Canada and Germany, February is observed as Black History Month. The observance originated in the US in 1976 to recognize and honor the role Black Americans have and continue to play in our country’s history. It’s also a time to recognize and review the progress that still needs to occur to...
