How to Attract Talent Consistently and Build Your Brand

75% of candidates will research a company’s reputation before applying to the job opening. In the last few months, we have discussed how to retain talent, the importance of growth opportunities, maintaining a work-life balance, and staying competitive with compensation and other offerings. This month, we are uncovering how businesses can keep attracting talent consistently…

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The Benefits of Interim Staffing and Its Growth at MRT

Throughout 2021, staffing companies hired a total of 14.1 million temporary and interim employees. From a recruiter’s perspective, we do not see this number dropping anytime soon. What we all learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic is that you never know what could happen. Interim staffing was one of the big solutions for our economy during…

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The Ultimate Interview Guide

According to Legaljobs, here are some shocking statistics about interviews: You only have 7 seconds to make a good first impression. 47% of recruiters said they would reject a candidate who had little knowledge about the company to which they are applying. Almost 10% of companies use social media platforms to look up applicants. 71%…

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How to Stay Competitive with Compensation and Beyond

Of those who quit their jobs in 2021, 63% of both blue and white-collar workers responded that low pay was the top reason.  The current candidate-driven job market has caused employers to buckle down on their recruiting and retention efforts. A huge part of attracting talent and meeting the needs of current employees is ensuring…

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Deconstructing and Reconstructing our Business to Fit Current Needs

As a recruiting firm, we are immersed daily in the needs of the current workforce. Read as Mike Jones reflects on his part in evolving MRT to fit the current needs of our clients and candidates. Mike Jones began officially at MRT in January of 2012 where he started his journey as a Project Coordinator…

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Are Manufacturing Jobs Headed to a “Set Your Own Hours” Operation?

In a candidate-driven and tight labor market, jobseekers have more authority when it comes to having their job needs met, and this goes beyond just remote workers. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE POPULARITY GROWING With the unemployment rate back at the pre-pandemic low of 3-7%, candidates have the power to make demands that will better their work life…

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Virtual Interview Tips to Move You into the Permanent Digital Age

sixty-two percent of American adults prefer in-person interviews. The fear of lack of connection with the interviewer and technological and environmental issues are causing in-person interviews to be the preferred method of hiring. However, virtual interviews will only increase as technology advances. MRT can teach you how to win the interview! At MRT we strive…

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Growth Opportunities and Overworked Employees- Pain Points in Hiring

OUR NEW SERIES COVERS TWO NEW PAIN POINTS EACH MONTH AND SOLUTIONS TO MOVE FORWARD. Why are employers struggling to retain talent? Growth Opportunities The availability of growth opportunities keeps employees motivated and allows them to see a future within your company. Clearly defined career path. A clearly defined path of upward mobility for each…

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Are Job Interviews Getting Out of Hand?

Is it the fear of hiring the wrong candidate or the inorganization and lack of quality hiring practices that are causing interview fatigue in job seekers? You have just received another email invitation for your 5th virtual interview with the company you have been interviewing with for over a month. This time, they have asked…

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The Impact of the CHIPS and Science Act

On August 9th, 2022, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act, pushing for advancement in the manufacturing space. The Act was signed with the intentions of “investment to surge production of American-made semiconductors, tackle supply chain vulnerabilities to make more goods in America, revitalize America’s scientific research and technological leadership, and strengthens America’s economic…

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