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Seven Things Recruiters Might Not Explain to their Candidates – But Should!

posted on December 4th, 2018

Patty Coffey - Partner, Technology, WinterWyman

Career advice
Finding a job
Job search advice
Working with recruiters
When working with job seekers, the process can be complex and requires exceptional clarity with expectation setting, follow-through and communication. Sometimes when candidates are first working with a recruiter, they may not understand the ways to make the relationship successful. These seven things that will help you start off your recruiter/candidate relationship right.

Three Ways Recruiters Can Directly Influence Candidate Experience

posted on October 23rd, 2018

Amy Finn - Director of Candidate Experience & Marketing, WinterWyman

Candidate experience
Hiring top talent
Interviewing tips for employers
Working with recruiters
Treating job seekers well is important to you and your company’s brand, reputation, and hiring success—and it’s just the right thing to do. How you treat candidates can affect how candidates and their networks use or avoid using your services in the future.

The Evolving Role of Texting in the Hiring Process

posted on June 25th, 2018

Meghan McFee - Principal / Manager, Technology, WinterWyman

Technology
WinterWyman
Working with recruiters
Workplace
Is texting between job seekers and recruiters acceptable? For me, the answer is yes - within reason. Read why.

Press Release: WinterWyman Recognized by Inavero with 2018 Best of Staffing® Talent and Client Diamond Awards

posted on February 15th, 2018

WinterWyman

Hiring top talent
WinterWyman
Working with recruiters

Waltham, Mass. (February 15, 2018) — WinterWyman announced today it has been recognized by Inavero with two 2018 Best of Staffing Awards – the “Best of Staffing Client Diamond Satisfaction” and the “Best of Staffing Talent Satisfaction.” 

Contract vs. Permanent Job Interviews: The Differences You Need to Know

posted on February 13th, 2018

Kris MacDermott - Partner / Manager, Technology, WinterWyman

Career advice
Contracting
Finding a job
Interviewing tips for job seekers
Working with recruiters
There are common practices when preparing for any job interview, but if you are interviewing for a contract position versus a permanent role, the process can be very different. Here are four things to keep in mind.

The Recruiter’s Guide to New Year’s Resolutions

posted on December 27th, 2017

Jamie Chafel - Principal, Software Technology, WinterWyman

Career advice
Finding a job
Job search advice
Resumes
Working with recruiters

2018 is looking like a great year to turn your career-related resolutions into a reality. Since there is always an uptick in hiring after the holidays, individuals who are prepared will get access to the best career opportunities. Here are some tips on being ready to find the employment you want in the new year.

Five Popular Lies Recruiters Hear Every Day and Why You Should Avoid Them

posted on November 8th, 2017

Elizabeth Webster Felix - Principal / Team Leader, Finance & Administrative, WinterWyman

Career advice
Contracting
Finding a job
Job search advice
Working with recruiters

Your recruiter should be your trusted advisor, your partner in your job search and your advocate. We do this best when our candidates are honest with us about the facts concerning their careers and job searches. Here are five of the most common “untruths” recruiters commonly hear and why it’s important to avoid them!

Unique Lessons I Learned Going from Contractor to Recruiter

posted on September 19th, 2017

Sarah Terlaga - Principal / Team Leader, Human Resources, WinterWyman

Career advice
Contracting
Finding a job
Job search advice
Working with recruiters

As a current recruiter and a former contractor, I have a unique perspective on the candidate/recruiter relationship and what it takes to build a partnership. And, that’s exactly what it is, a partnership. Looking back on my contracting career, I can see some of the mistakes I made and how having a different approach with my recruiter would have made a big difference.

How to Land Your Dream Job - 5 WinterWyman Experts Weigh-in

posted on August 8th, 2017

WinterWyman

Career advice
Finding a job
Networking
Work/life balance
Working with recruiters

We asked our WinterWyman recruiters what advice they would give to people who are passionate about landing their dream jobs. Here’s what our experts had to say!

Why Everyone Should Have a (Good) Recruiter

posted on July 25th, 2017

Jamie Chafel - Principal, Software Technology, WinterWyman

Career advice
Job search advice
Networking
Working with recruiters
The benefits of having a trusted career advisor in your network can have a profound positive effect over the course of your career. Here are three ways a recruiter can help you throughout your professional life.

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