Proven Recruiting

21 questions to determine your candidate's past track record, present mindset, and future aspirations - all while uncovering whether they have what it takes to join your team.

Maybe you're headed home for a few weeks over the holidays or maybe remote work is just your everyday routine. No matter the circumstance, impressing your boss from afar poses a unique challenge - especially when you're trying to stay on their radar without flooding their inbox.

'Tis the season to job search, which means some lucky people will be navigating 2+ interview processes at once. Sounds great, right? It is - if you're well-versed in the art of buying yourself time. Learn all the tricks with recruiter Anne Burke: https://lnkd.in/en7SBuWB

If your team is in search of a particularly hilarious and humbling bonding experience, consider designing holiday sweaters together. Never has it been more clear that recruiters are not artists, but hey - our Dallas team still looks snazzy! P.S. Best sweater design goes to recruiter Madison Wofford, who in a stroke of genius immortalized Proven's Co-CEO Ingram Losner on her holiday sweater. Petition for a sweater close-up, anyone?

They say changing jobs is one of the most stressful events in a person's life, just behind marriage, divorce, and you guessed it - having a baby. We've all been there; major life changes rarely come at convenient times and it's natural to feel discouraged or defeated. Having someone to look out for you, to share in your struggles and provide guidance and next steps, can make all the difference. Our team may not be able to solve all your challenges, but we will certainly do our best to steer you in the right direction. Reach out at hello@provenrecruiting.com.

The year has been marked by shrinking budgets and mounting anxiety. More companies are talking about downsizing than promoting. So how do you respectfully negotiate for a well-earned raise, especially if your company is struggling?

As grateful as we are for work that is at once challenging and rewarding, humbling and energizing - we're far more grateful for the colleagues, clients, and candidates who keep us laughing even when we feel like throwing in the towel. To all the people who make work more than just a job, here's wishing you a lovely Thanksgiving!

Job posts are a necessary evil. You know what you want to say, but breaking down an entire role into an easily digestible, enticing set of bullet points is not only time-consuming - it's headache-inducing. Add the fact that most candidates will know nothing of your company culture beforehand, and you've got yourself a real challenge. As recruiters, we've got job posts down to a science. Click for the full guide: https://lnkd.in/gDKSxfcb

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then your headshot must be far more important than your resume - which typically amounts to 450-600 words. LinkedIn profiles are, by definition, dry. They generally consist of a checklist of work experience, education, and professional accolades. Your headshot is one of the few ways you can remind hiring managers and recruiters that you are in fact a genuine, unique human being - rather than simply a collection of accomplishments. So maybe it's time you update that old photo? https://lnkd.in/eueMgwNQ

Congratulations to our newly minted San Diego Tech Search Manager, Heather Henderson! Anyone who's had the pleasure of working with Heather knows that her enthusiasm is contagious, her dedication is unmatched, and her character is above reproach. We're excited to see what Heather and her team accomplish next! https://lnkd.in/emU9X56b