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As construction gears back up, many companies are experiencing a labor shortage and having trouble finding skilled people. But, as Cory Kruse, President of Orion Talent, tells Pro Builder, construction companies set their sights beyond recruiting toward retention.

This week, we’re proud to profile Luis Olivieri-Torres, a former US Navy Senior Chief Maintenance Manager who is now a Quality Control Manager with a manufacturing company in Virginia Beach, VA.

What do dating and recruiting have in common? A lot! Last year we found that dating trends were often reflected in the recruiting world. From ghosting to paperclipping to dial toning, they all have a corresponding recruiting application. And now we can add breadcrumbing to the list.

Orion has partnered with Mauser Packaging Solutions, a global leader of industrial packaging products and services, offering sustainable packaging for a variety of industries including food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, paints, and more.

As a Finance and Accounting Recruiting Expert, I connect businesses with experienced talent for critical mid-band and senior finance and accounting leadership positions.

In addition to meeting social distancing recommendations, virtual interviews are becoming a preferred method of interview due to ease of scheduling and budget friendliness for both the job seeker and employer.

Today’s blog post is by Jericho Urmenita, an Orion Talent Recruiter, USMC Veteran and USNA graduate. Jericho breaks down the PMP certification and gives insight into whether it will add more weight to your resume.

Creating an interview scorecard is a valuable exercise for your entire hiring team. Not only will creating a scorecard improve the speed of your hiring, but it will also focus the attention of your hiring team on the skills and traits that separate the good candidates from the great candidates.

In a world where face-to-face interaction has dwindled and many interactions have gone virtual for the foreseeable future, companies still need to hire good people. And that often requires a personal touch. You may be left wondering how to best hire virtually.

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