The Perfect Fit

Resources For Your Remote Career Path

When you have the ability to work remotely, the opportunities are endless. You could land a full-time job with a company that operates virtually, or you could even open up your own online business! No matter what’s next on your professional journey, Bishop Partners can help you get ready. Here’s how to search for remote work opportunities, network online, and spruce up your resume for the job hunt.

Find a Telecommute Position

Today, plenty of companies allow their employees to work remotely. Here’s how to land the remote job of your dreams!

● Wondering how to find job postings for remote positions? Check out these platforms.
● Create a virtual portfolio for employers to view that showcases your most important professional achievements.
● Get in touch with Bishop Partners if you need resume and portfolio consulting.
● Get ready for your video interviews in advance by rehearsing your answers and testing out your technology.
● Once you’ve secured a remote position, settle into a routine that will boost your productivity!

Run a Business From Home

You can open a business without renting a retail space. These tips will help you launch a company that you can run remotely.

● Don’t launch a product or service without creating a business plan first — you can get all of your ideas down on paper.
● Registering your business as an LLC will grant you limited liability and tax perks, so get your Certificate of Formation in your state through an online formation service!
● Make sure that customers can easily find you online by setting up a small business website.
● Running a remote business doesn’t have to prevent you from networking — these tips will help you connect with others online and offline.

Tips for Job-Seeking Veterans

Are you transitioning from the military to civilian life? These resources are packed with tips on landing the right remote job.

The Recruiting Market is Red Hot and Rapidly Becoming Candidate Driven!

What the difference a year makes! Employers are no longer simply driving the recruiting bus, picking up experienced and skilled employees. Candidates need to want to work for you (employer) as badly as you want them on board!

In a survey with ExecuNet (a leading Executive Recruiting resource), completed last week the results were surprising, if not downright shocking!

“We are hearing from more and more executive recruiters that the executive hiring market is very strong. Some compare it to 1999-2000 just before the “dot com” bust. That may be overblown, just glad things are moving forward.

The challenges of a strong marketplace is that it isn’t all good news for recruiters who work so hard to fill a position. It is clearly becoming a candidate empowered market.

A Robert Half survey from February, 2021 highlighted that 28% of candidates backed out after receiving a job offer:

▪ 44% received a better offer from another company
▪ 27% received a counteroffer from their current employer
▪ 19% heard bad things about the potential new company through due diligence”

One of the principles of interviewing is: “Know Your Candidate!” They have options.

Know if your candidate is interviewing elsewhere – a top candidate attracts other recruiters, so keep the pulse on all candidates you are seriously pursuing; you can be seen as a helpful part of their process.

Understand what competitors are offering – top candidates can be expected to attract top interest and you can build relationships to help them compare offers, so they can better make a decision.

Prepare for the Counteroffer – clear with the candidates early what their view is of a counteroffer and lack of longevity for anyone who accepts one.

Improve the way to extend offers – take advantage of the relationship between hiring manager (or recruiter) and candidate and be open, honest and sincere.

Help your candidates resign – enable them to leave graciously and professionally, it protects them and commits them to final closure.

Do you, the Employer, have the time and resources necessary to really develop the relationships and understand the nuance of a candidate’s career goals? Those are the (simple) elements that help the retention of high value candidates. It’s also why there are Executive Recruiters!

Give Bob a call to see how Bishop Partners can help you hire the most valuable candidates, in a timely way.

Recruiting Surges as Pandemic Recedes! It’s Recruiting Pandemonium!

The St. Louis Post Dispatch Headline over the weekend read, “US Economy Roaring Back”! Friday in the Wall Street Journal, “Jobless Claims fell below 500,000 last week for the first time during the pandemic as layoffs continue to decline.” It’s not only bars and restaurants who are having trouble hiring . . . it’s every (not any) employer who is interested in upgrading particular capabilities.   

The second week in January, 2021 Bishop Partners experienced an incredible, sudden acceleration of recruiting activity from our former and new Clients. It was exciting! We’ve already completed more searches this year, than all of 2020!

For example, in an agency or in-house creative group, those superior creatives, digital media planners/strategists/buyers, client service leaders or new biz developers are extremely difficult to identify and hire. They don’t watch job boards or apply for new positions. If they’re not working at the employer of their choice, being paid what they’re worth and professionally very happy, it’s their own fault!

When layoffs are planned and executed, employers don’t lay off their most valuable employees. They lay off those who are not great at what they’re doing or who’s comp level was just too much during Covid.

Companies are more methodical in the approach to hiring in that the openings are a result of analyzing the business model and organizational structure to key on personnel realignments, upgrades or replacements. With the vaccine rollout and a better understanding of how to mitigate surges than a year ago, companies are working feverishly to meet demand and expand capabilities (modern marketing), while also assessing where they can embrace remote talent in some departments permanently.

If you aren’t already, now is the time to be developing your hiring strategy for the rest of the year. Business is bouncing back quicker than anyone expected . . . don’t get lost in the dust!

To efficiently identify, recruit and hire the top performers in your industry, it’s smart to hire a professional recruiter who specializes in your industry. You want the position filled as quickly as possible.

Give us a call and we’ll be happy to discuss your needs and explain how we can be a resource for you.

Beginner's Guide to Starting a Small Business

If you’re looking for a way to become an active member of your community, consider starting a business. Local entrepreneurs help cities and neighborhoods thrive. They pave the way for industry and contribute to upward growth for everyone around them. Here are some tips for how to create a business that’s interwoven with your community:

Getting Started
Set a strong foundation in order to build a company you can be proud of:

● Take a look at this article to figure out if you’re ready to start a business.
● Look over different business structures to see which is right for you.
● Raise funds through loans, grants, investors, or crowdfunding.

Building a Local Team
Create jobs for your neighbors and build a unified team:

● Freelancers can help you handle basic foundational tasks, such as accounting or email marketing, while you build a full staff.
● Be sure to do an honest audit of your own skills in order to see what gaps you need to fill with your team.
● For example, if you don’t have much marketing experience, you may want to consider using a marketing recruiter to help you find a great fit.
● Even if you’re hiring locally, you can still consider hiring remote workers in order to

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reduce office costs and attract self-motivated candidates.

Staying Community-Minded
Your business has the power to make a real difference in your community:

● Offer your product or services to local people and businesses to build relationships.
● Build charitable giving into your budget so you can support local improvement efforts.
● Join your local chamber of commerce in order to stay knowledgeable on what’s happening and connect with other business owners.

With time, local businesses can become defining elements of a neighborhood or city’s character. Focus on building a business that supports the community, and it will support you in kind!