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The most desired skills recruiters look for in the business world are ever-changing. Being up to date on the most in-demand skills and putting in the work to obtain them will give you a great advantage when job hunting.

Going through numerous hiring cycles while struggling to find the right candidates can be a frustrating process. If you feel your business can’t find the right talent, you are in the right place.

It’s no surprise that LinkedIn is the top professional social networking site, connecting 200 countries worldwide. With over 130 million users in the United States alone, utilizing LinkedIn is one of the best ways to make connections and speed up your job search.

An interview is a two-way street of answering but also asking questions. The potential employer wants to know about you, your background, and your skills. However, it is important to remember that they are also being interviewed by you.

We are excited to introduce our Summer Refer a Friend Program!

Today, Forbes published its list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms for 2021, recognizing Abacus Group in both their Professional and Executive Recruiting award categories.

It is a situation too many companies have experienced: after conducting a lengthy talent search and hiring a candidate who seems like a good fit, they turn out to be a mistake and end up costing your company time and money. To ensure you hire the best professionals, you need to know how to identify the right talent for the positions you are hiring for.

Many job seekers mistakenly believe that their placement in a new job concludes the relationship they formed with the recruiter who placed them. However, professionals who have built long-term partnerships with a recruiter know that it is the secret to having your dream career.

When preparing for an interview, many job seekers focus solely on what questions will most likely be asked and brainstorming answers about their experiences and skills that will set them apart from their competitors.