Swoon-Worthy Insights

Whether you’re searching for fresh talent or eager to land a new role, we will give you an insider look into the hiring process. Connecting Possibilities and Igniting Success, we’re sharing tips, tricks, and tidbits about how to find hidden gems within the industry. Our valuable insights can fuel your professional aspirations and help guide you on your journey.

In this edition:

• Strategies for Finding Skilled Candidates

• Swoon Named a SIA 2024 Largest Staffing Firm in the US

• How to Navigate the Job Application Process

• Highlights from Almost Home Kids’ Tasting for a Cause Event

Strategies for Finding Skilled Candidates

Hiring managers across all industries are facing a significant challenge: finding skilled candidates with the necessary qualifications and expertise to excel in their roles. As industries evolve and technology advances, the demand for specialized skills continues to grow, creating a gap between the skills employers need and those available in the talent pool. To address this challenge effectively, hiring managers must adopt innovative strategies to attract, assess, and develop top talent. Here are a few strategies for finding skilled candidates:

1. Identify key skills and address skill gaps

2. Develop learning and development paths

3. Collaborate with leaders and mentorship programs

4. Explore secondments and internal moves

5. Rethink job descriptions and incorporate skill assessments

6. Partner with educational institutes and staffing agencies

Read more here.

Swoon Named SIA 2024 Largest Staffing Firm in the US

Swoon is honored to be recognized as a SIA 2024 Largest Staffing Firm in the US! 

This list consists of 241 companies that generated at least $100 million in US staffing revenue in 2023. We’re extremely grateful to be listed. Our team continues to amaze us day in and day out, and we couldn’t have accomplished this without them. 

Ask a Recruiter: How do I navigate the job application process?

We know the job hunt can feel like navigating a maze and we want to help make it easier. When it comes to the application process, it can feel nearly impossible to stand out. But it doesn’t have to be. By partnering with a staffing agency, we’ll help you:

1. Embrace your unique story

2. Perfect your resume and cover letter

3. Show you the best way to network (and we also network on your behalf)

4. Practice your interviewing skills

5. Get your resume directly in front of the hiring manager

And, did we mention, it’s 100% free to you? Contact us here! Want to learn some skills on your own before reaching out? Click here to see some of our insider tips.

Highlights from Almost Home Kids’ Tasting for a Cause Event 

Earlier this month, our Swooners attended Almost Home Kids’ annual Tasting for a Cause event, where they were able to raise funds and taste various wines. This year, AHK raised almost $35,000 and even had an Olympic-themed competition to determine which wine would win the gold (Sancerre)! We’re already counting down the days until next year’s event!

Almost Home Kids provides a bridge from hospital to home through an innovative community-based care system for children with medical complexities. Our founder, Michelle Baker, sits on their board. Thank you to everyone who attended and donated!

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