Blog: The Intersect Group: Here and Now. Featured Article 6 STRAIGHTFORWARD STRATEGIES TO TRULY INCREASE YOUR DIVERSITY IN CANDIDATE SOURCING Yes, indeed: our talks on diversity and inclusion in recruiting here at The Intersect Group continue. We’ve discussed – and written about – how “looking” for “cultural fit” can lead to perpetuating unconscious bias in hiring, as well as looking at what inclusion really is and how companies can become more inclusive. Now it’s time … READ MORE Focus Area Client Resources Candidate Resources COVID-19 Information Technology Finance and Accounting Diversity and Inclusion FAQs Community Life Uncategorized FINDING A JOB, THEN AND NOW: #2 – INTERVIEW ATTIRE POSTED: NOVEMBER 19, 2021 CATEGORY: CANDIDATE RESOURCES By The Intersect Group The do’s and don’ts of what job candidates should wear to an interview have changed considerably in just two years. Way back in the olden days of February 2020, the website The Balance Careers recommended the following interview attire for women interviewing for office/professional positions: a navy blue blazer button-down shirts a blouse with “interesting … Read More FINDING A JOB, THEN AND NOW: #1 – THE RESUME POSTED: NOVEMBER 12, 2021 CATEGORY: CANDIDATE RESOURCES By The Intersect Group How much has the job search changed in your lifetime? A ton! Those in their early 60s certainly can attest to that: they were just a few years away from having to sit by the phone waiting for a call from an employer to ask them to come in for an interview when they started … Read More 10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO ATTRACT SCARCE TALENT SERIES: #3 – JOB DESCRIPTIONS THAT WILL KNOCK THEIR SOCKS OFF POSTED: NOVEMBER 4, 2021 CATEGORY: CLIENT RESOURCES By The Intersect Group “Abacus Accounting seeks highly motivated, self-starting accounting professional with great attention to detail and organizational/interpersonal skills who loves challenges. Bachelor’s degree and three years experience minimum.” Are you asleep yet? Your prospective candidates sure are! Candidates today have MANY options… ..why would they EVER apply for a position with a job description like that? Attracting … Read More VIRTUAL NETWORKING – GET ON BOARD POSTED: OCTOBER 31, 2021 CATEGORY: CANDIDATE RESOURCES By The Intersect Group If you work in IT or finance/accounting, you’re likely still working from home, at least part of the time. Have you embraced virtual networking yet? Yes, you undoubtedly “network virtually” via internet platforms such as LinkedIn and other social media channels, often quite successfully. But in this case, we mean “virtual networking” at an online … Read More WHEN SHOULD CANDIDATES HEAR BACK FROM EMPLOYERS: EXPECTATIONS VS. REALITY POSTED: OCTOBER 24, 2021 CATEGORY: CANDIDATE RESOURCES, CLIENT RESOURCES By The Intersect Group Did you see our LinkedIn survey posted a few weeks ago? We asked people how long it should be between the day they submit an application for an open position and when they hear back from the employer. Most people (46 percent) of the 886 responses said one week. The second greatest percentage of responses … Read More HOW IMPORTANT IS BUILDING UP YOUR LINKEDIN NETWORK? POSTED: OCTOBER 18, 2021 CATEGORY: CANDIDATE RESOURCES By The Intersect Group Answer: Extremely! Why? Because not only can a robust professional network on LinkedIn help you find your next job, it can help you find the best next job. LinkedIn is more than a networking platform: it’s where you can showcase your expertise in such a way that it helps you stand out from other candidates. … Read More 10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO ATTRACT SCARCE TALENT: #2 – FOCUS ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POSTED: OCTOBER 14, 2021 CATEGORY: CLIENT RESOURCES, COMMUNITY LIFE By The Intersect Group How can you attract top talent to your company? In addition to focusing on and showcasing your DEI efforts in your recruitment marketing, take a look at your social responsibility: are you known for your community involvement? Why you should have a robust corporate social responsibility (CSR) reputation CSR is the idea turned into action … Read More THE UPTICK IN UPSKILLING: POSITIONING YOURSELF FOR A PROMOTION POSTED: OCTOBER 12, 2021 CATEGORY: CANDIDATE RESOURCES By The Intersect Group Who gets promotions? Those who go above and beyond what their boss asks of them and what their job description says. People who make a point of learning new skills also tend to get the nod to step up a rung or two on the career ladder In fact, more and more promotions are being … Read More 123…22Next » About Us Explore TIG Work at TIG News Privacy Contact Us LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Contact Atlanta 1 Glenlake Parkway Northeast Suite 800 Atlanta, GA 30328 770-500-3636 Dallas 5001 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75244 469-341-5930 Charlotte 933 Louise Avenue Suite 484 Charlotte, NC 28210 704-556-0300 Greenville 15 S. 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