Why You Should Hire for Soft Skills

By Adam Vortherms: Building the right team for your organization takes no small measure of persistence, talent, and even luck on your part. Candidates can prove that they have well-developed hard skills, as well as training and education, but to recruit and hire the most valuable candidates, you must also factor soft skills into the […]

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On the Hunt: What Hiring Managers Should Look for in Applicant Resumes

By: Shane Cotner Finding a star in a crowded field of job candidates isn’t easy. A resume is often the first impression that could make or break an applicant’s chance at a first-round interview. To discover that needle in a haystack, what green flags should hiring managers keep an eye out for? How do you […]

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4 HR Trends to Watch for in 2018

By: Samantha Neumann The world of Human Resources and hiring professionals is constantly evolving, and 2018 is bound to hold its share of developments, fads, and emerging patterns. Though some of these ideas may seem familiar, new adaptations are always on the horizon. So, to get a sense of what’s to come this year, take […]

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Straight from the Horse’s Mouth: Grapevine Recruiting’s Own Generation Z Summer Intern Weighs in On What the Next Generation of Sales Pros are Seeking in Career Opportunities

By Ben McBeain There is still a lot written about what millennials want and need in terms of career opportunities, and with good reason.  Larger even than the baby boomer generation, the millennial generation is massive.  However, it seems that most people still think that millennials are the youngest generation at work.  That’s not the case.  […]

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The Evolution of Marijuana Legalization: What Hiring Managers, HR Professionals and Sales Candidates Need to Know

By Andy Wright Here’s what we know so far about the changing legal nature of marijuana: As of early April, 28 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the use of medical marijuana. 8 of those states have also decriminalized recreational use of marijuana. All the same, it is important to note that marijuana […]

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Continuing to Hire Unfit Sales Professionals? Tips for Avoiding Common Mistakes When Choosing Candidates

By Shane Cotner As a hiring manager or HR Professional, your company is counting on you to make sure that the candidates that you’re choosing to fill open sales positions, deliver on the promises they may make in their interviews. After all, the cost of training adds up, and a high turnover rate will have […]

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Should You Be Looking for Sales Pros from Other Industries?  5 Reasons it May Be in Your Best Interest

By: Andy Wright When searching for top sales talent, it can make a critical difference to think outside the box. That’s why hiring managers should not only mine their own business and industry for talent that’s worth promoting, but to also make sure that they (or their sales recruiting company partner) seek out sales pros from […]

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