The official blog of Abacus Group — a place to share our knowledge and thoughts on trends in recruiting

July 19, 2021

Most In-Demand Hard and Soft Skills in 2021


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.

June 28, 2021

How to Attract the Best Talent with Your Job Posting


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.

June 24, 2021

How to Best Utilize LinkedIn in Your Job Search


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.

June 14, 2021

The 10 Best Questions to Ask During an Interview


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.

June 10, 2021

Our Summer Refer a Friend Program


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

May 06, 2021

Forbes Honors Abacus Group as one of America’s Best Recruiting Firms


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.

April 19, 2021

Spring into Hiring with Abacus Group

April 05, 2021

Identifying the Right Talent to Hire


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.

March 18, 2021

The Benefits of a Long-Term Recruiter-Candidate Relationship


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.

March 08, 2021

What Not to Stay During a Job Interview


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.