July 7th, 2023Leila Hamidi-Imani Regardless of the position or organization, one must go through a hiring process. Seeking employment can be a lengthy and often unsuccessful process but the same can be said for the employer seeking to hire the right candidate. An internal glimpse into the role itself, Merit321 focused on their core team…

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With the current economy booming and job candidate mobility on the rise as a result, there has become an increasing trend within the job market that only recently acquired a name: workplace ghosting. Today, more and more job candidates are ghosting employers during the hiring process. But it’s not just a candidate problem. Employers are…

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Working with a recruiter in your job search can have many ups and downs as you navigate your way to your next career position. However, it does not have to be painful. Job seekers who proactively use recruiters in their job search not only have a better success rate at finding new employment faster, but…

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If you are thinking about becoming a contractor, there are two employment types you should consider before jumping in with both feet. Each comes with their own positives and negatives, and therefore, should be heavily reviewed by you if contracting becomes your next career step. In this article, we will try to help you answer…

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Becoming a Federal contractor can be a rewarding career move for anyone interested in gaining access to the Federal workforce. But it does come with pitfalls. If you want to walk this path, you need to make an informed decision. In this article, we share some of the things you need to know to become…

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As recruiters, we at Merit321 have been through hundreds of interviews with candidates looking for their next big career break. However, while many of the candidates we screen for our positions appear well qualified on paper in the skills they can offer our clients, not all are equal. If you want to impress a recruiter…

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In our previous article we discussed some categories of toxic bosses that employees regularly deal with day in and day out. However, these behaviors aren’t limited to leadership. Employees can exhibit toxic behavior that can also lead to a defeated work environment that has you searching for a new role outside your current employer. Below,…

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Resume length can be a tricky requirement to figure out. You hop on Google and search the blogs of recruiting experts, you ask your local recruiting offices, you may even ask hiring managers, and they all give you a different opinion. One of the most common, long held assumptions is that a resume should only…

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