Harger Howe Recruitment Marketing Blog

It is definitely spring! How do we know? It is raining A LOT! So far, the flowers outside of our office like that development more than us, but we have faith that sun will come soon! After all, we waited for a new winter to come in Westeros for 2 years! This spring and summer our team has lots of…

There is a bit of fear associated with hiring a direct search firm for candidate sourcing. Why? We think it’s due to the fact that there is a lack of clarity surrounding the process, price tag and general efficacy. There are also varying degrees of professionalism and skill within the industry.…

As little as five years ago, it was fairly acceptable for Recruiters, Hiring Managers and even job seekers to be “in the dark” with regard to social recruitment techniques. Today, it is expected that both sides of the coin be informed as they seek out qualified hires and worthwhile employers, which…

What is in a job title? Aren't you so much more than that? After all, as a job seeker, unless you are selected for interview, odds are you will likely not be able to show a recruiter your true personality. Conversely, as a recruiter, the likelihood is high that you will miss out on a lot of…

There’s no denying that when it comes to job boards and job aggregators, Indeed.com is the 800-pound gorilla. After all, they have all-but annihilated former competitors like Monster and SimplyHired. However, many recruiters and companies who are hosting their jobs on Indeed are not using it to the…

If you haven’t seen it yet, the HEALTHeCAREERS Salary Guide 2018-2019 has officially dropped. At Harger Howe Advertising, that’s a big deal because it directly influences many of our clients’ strategies for recruitment.

In the area of military recruitment, there's a huge disconnect. Many businesses would happily hire veterans or military personnel who are transitioning to civilian life, but those same candidates have trouble finding work at the level they are qualified for.

Is your hospital or health care system struggling with nurse retention? If so, you aren’t alone. According to the most recent National Healthcare Retention and Registered Nurse (RN) Staffing report, the last recorded nurse turnover rate reached 16.8%, which was a two percent increase over the year…

If you saw the recent report by AMN Healthcare or if you are working in healthcare recruitment, chances are that you already know “healthcare employment surpassed the 16 million mark in 2018, making it the largest and fastest-growing industry in the US economy.” While this news is very positive for…

As the sun sets on 2018, recruiters all over are organizing and planning their marketing budgets for the New Year. It’s that time again to sit back and reflect on the current year’s efforts, regroup, and strategize so that you can source a whole new class of candidates.