Dave Anderson

Sure, it’s easy not to send a rejection letter to a candidate you’ve decided to pass on. No one likes sharing bad news and many recruiters would rather avoid the uncomfortable situation and focus on the candidates still in contention. But notifying someone they’re not going to get the job is the right thing to…

Welcome to the third and final article in our series on hiring remote employees. So far we’ve highlighted the business advantages of having a remote staff and provided some tips on interviewing candidates for remote jobs. Now it’s time to get into the nitty-gritty and break down all the qualities it takes to be successful…

We recently published an article on the business advantages of hiring a remote staff. Not only are there plenty of good reasons to let employees work from home. All indications point to remote work becoming far more common in the coming years so it makes sense for organizations to prepare for the transition sooner than…

Not long ago, working remotely every once in a while was a nice job perk. If the weather was bad or an employee had a personal engagement, a reasonable manager would allow them to handle their duties at home. But times have changed and we’re now in the midst of a whole new “remote work”…

Making a job offer is a crucial final step in the hiring journey. After investing so much time and effort, it’s important your organization gets that much-needed “yes” from the ideal candidate. The team here at Trakstar is excited to announce users can now create and send an employment offer directly from the hiring solution.…

So you’re thinking about a career in sales? If you’re an outgoing person with a drive to succeed, you’ll likely find it to be a lucrative and rewarding line of work. Sales is one of the few careers with a low barrier of entry and a high earning potential. If you’re motivated, smart and present…

Today’s customer support is not what it used to be. You probably remember the long automated menus and disinterested operators that were common when calling an 800 number. Or maybe you experienced emailing a business and receiving a response weeks later after you moved on with your life. Companies have smartened up and realized that…

When many people think of marketing, TV commercials, billboards and internet ads come to mind. That’s because on the surface, marketing is all about getting people’s attention. And there is no shortage of ways to do that in today’s tech-driven, connected world. But there are countless companies competing for eyes and ears. The best marketing…

Filling an open position takes 42 days on average, according to SHRM’s 2016 Human Benchmarking Report. That’s nearly a month and a half a role sits open as the company tries to find the right person to hire. Many companies get off to a fast start but hit a bottleneck when it comes time to…

Web and software development (also referred to as programming and engineering) is an exciting career. You get to build cool new technology that changes the way people live and work. Add in the fact that the computer technology sector is rapidly growing and hiring, and it makes a lot of sense to learn how to…