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Topgrading, developed by Dr. Brandford Smart, is one of the best screening methods on the market. In fact, it’s the go-to technique for some of the top companies in the world, including GE and Microsoft. Click below to hear Sales Headhunter Rhys Metler break down what Topgrading is, and how we at IQ PARTNERS use it to help identify the best candidates for our clients.

One strategy that more professionals are benefitting from is working with an external recruiter

It could be argued that staying in the same job creates complacency. There isn’t a need to grow and learn new skills – something that is vital in an ever-changing marketing landscape.

If you are having issues attracting candidates, then perhaps it’s time for a refresh. It’s time to revamp your recruiting strategy and take a new approach to hiring. The truth is that the reason many companies struggle to hire effectively is because they are using dated and ineffective recruiting strategies.

That’s right – another generation is starting to hit the workforce. In fact, some of them already have! Many companies are still trying to figure out the best strategies to recruit Millennials and Generation Y, let alone give any thought at all to hiring this new generation of young professionals.

Professionals want to work for smaller companies. Not just some of them, an overwhelming majority of them, according to a recent LinkedIn survey.

Forward thinking organizations are looking for new ways to inject some life into their recruiting practices and exploring new methods to separate great candidates from the pack and improve hiring success. One way they are doing this is through what has been coined “Recruitainment.”

Fall is a great time for marketing professionals to be on the job hunt. With the summer in the rear view and the holiday season still a few months away, companies are focused on business – and for many, this means hiring and adding to their marketing team. This means that early fall is a great time to send out resumes and get well placed to be noticed.

While these goals will vary from person to person, there are some common things that most professionals want to accomplish by the time they reach their 30th birthday.