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How to Pitch Yourself in an Interview

You’re wondering how to pitch yourself in an interview if you don’t have any experience selling? Well, have you heard the mantra, “Don’t sell the product, sell the benefits”? This may be an age-old sales technique, but it could be your golden ticket in a job interview. Instead of convincing a company to hire you […]

Announcement: Lisa VanWyk to Attend Emerging Leaders Program

We are thrilled to announce that our very own, Lisa VanWyk, has been accepted to attend the Emerging Leaders Program offered by the US Small Business Administration. It is an intensive executive-level series for high-potential small businesses in America’s underserved cities. This opportunity will give Step Up Recruiting the tools to help more people in […]

Old Fashioned Interview Techniques That Never Go Out of Style

Interviewing can be overwhelming whether you’re a seasoned professional or not. Have you found yourself madly researching new techniques to ensure you’re on top of all the latest job interview trends? Relax, you can rely on some of the oldies but goodies. Tips like researching the company and interviewers, practicing commonly asked questions, and being […]

Hiring Remote Employees: What’s Different?

Hiring associates who work remotely is becoming more and more common. Many of our clients are choosing a remote workforce for certain positions. What’s different about the hiring process, and what’s the same? Same as it ever was.  Much of the hiring process is exactly the same, no matter where your employee will be working. […]

The Top 5 Interview Mistakes Employers Make and How to Avoid Them

Interviews aren’t just about finding a candidate who fits the open position, they are also about marketing your company to the potential employee. Step Up Recruiting helps organizations find right-fit candidates who are eager to work for you, invested in their own longevity and success with your company, and will be a great match long-term! […]

10 Steps to Re-Start Your Career After Being Laid Off!

You’ve been laid off.  Now what? Here are 10 steps to re-start your career: Take time to adjust. Plan a day or two to adjust to the news. Grieve, vent, or simply sleep in and take a brief break. Whether you expected this sudden swerve in your career or you were taken by surprise, you […]

Are You Prepared for Reorganization?

The rumors are flying. Your employer may be facing a restructuring that could result in layoffs, buyouts, or sudden shifts in job security and responsibilities. Are you prepared for reorganization? You’re not alone, most employees aren’t. What should you do, in order to be prepared to move quickly to protect your career, your job, and […]

4 Reasons to Add Microlearning for Productivity and Corporate Culture

Training programs to educate employees on new standards, best practices, and to create or support a positive corporate culture are expensive. What if you could eliminate paying employees to sit in a classroom? What if your employees could use microlearning and simply incorporate the lessons into a few minutes a day throughout the work week? […]

Recognize and Treat Burnout to Improve Retention

Often, employees and managers fail to recognize burnout until the employee is on their way out the door.  How can we learn to recognize burnout as it builds, and what can we do to help employees find meaning and motivation in their work again? Recognizing Burnout Burnout is the feeling of being overwhelmed at work […]