Alaant Hiring Index—Fall 2019, How Recruiters Can Hit a Home Run, Top Emerging Jobs of 2020 and More!

As we close out 2019, we are pleased to report that 92 Hiring and Human Resource Managers participated in the most recent installment of the Fall 2019 Alaant Hiring Index. Notable facts include the following...

A common complaint and cause of frustration and irritation for interviewees is the absence of feedback after their interviews. It wasn’t always like this. In the past, it was standard protocol to provide feedback and constructive criticism to candidates. The hiring manager or human resources professional would diplomatically let the applicants know what they…

Student athletes can be a prime source for populating your talent pipeline. While attending the University of Massachusetts, Matthew Mottola played first base for the UMass Lowell River Hawks baseball team. Back then, baseball monopolized a big part of his life, hopes and dreams. But after graduating in 2015, reality hit. Only 10.5% of college athletes make the pros after graduation, leaving Mottola to search for a traditional job…

LinkedIn’s third annual US emerging jobs report has identified the 15 fastest-growing jobs, as well as the skills and cities most associated with them. This year the company found that the number of artificial intelligence and data science roles continue to expand across nearly every industry. For the first time…

During the month of December, we are collecting spices for Community Action of Greene County so area families in need can prepare a holiday meal full of flavor! Help us spice things up by bringing a donation with you when stopping by our Albany office. Whether you have an interview, a meeting or just popping in to say hello. Can't make it to our office? Give us a shout and we can come to you…