7.10.2020

Make Virtual Employee Onboarding a Success, Virtual Job Interviews, Career Counseling Series, and More!

by Miranda March

The Alaant Advisor is our column focused on all things going on in the world of recruiting, job placement, and search. Think of it as your weekly briefing—a handy, quick guide to what's going on.

Here's what's happening this week:

New Employee Onboarding Goes Virtual: Here’s How to Make it Successful

By: Miriam Dushane via Alaant Blogs

We are all re-adjusting in our workplaces after the pandemic's peak and we know we have more adjustments ahead. Many employers are expressing concern about the unknowns. In this podcast with Diane Donato, Miriam Dushane of Alaant Workforce Solutions talks about the new landscape and offers tips on how employers can protect themselves, their employees and their customers…

Alaant's Next Virtual Career Counseling Series to Assist Job Seekers Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic is on 7/16

via Eventbrite

Alaant’s next virtual career counseling series “Powering Your Career Search During COVID-19,” will be held Thursday, July 16 via Zoom. This event is free & open to the public and is intended to assist individuals seeking job opportunities in a labor market upended by coronavirus. Register Now!

WATCH: Employers Move to Virtual Job Interviews as Unemployment Claims Continue to Rise

By: Heather Kovar via CBS6 Albany

As the Capital District continues the reopening of its economy, more businesses are once again hiring. If you get an interview, most likely it will be done virtually. In order to be prepared for that online interview, experts say you have to be ready to go at any moment…

How to Deal with Double Standards While Working From Home?

By: Greg Giangrande via NY Post

My boss’ kids and dog appear on video calls with the staff, yet when any of our kids or pets bomb the shot, he makes a sarcastic comment, which sounds like he is joking, but that we all interpret as his displeasure. Should one of us say something…

Join Us on 7/23 for 518 Business Connect - Virtual Networking Event

via Eventbrite

Join Alaant and Groff NetWorks on 7/23 for our bi-weekly 518 Business Connect - Virtual Networking Event. Catch up with fellow business colleagues to share stories, get a pulse on the current state of business affairs, and help each other by networking. Keeping our connections strong will help us all to move forward after COVID-19. Register Here!

Hot Candidate of the Week!

This is one of the best candidates we've seen this week. If you would like more information on this great candidate or want to see more Top Talent, click here.

Amanda - Accounting Manager

Albany, NY

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Led a team of 7 and 17 clients with over 70 venture capital funds
Worked in a client-facing role and directly with audit teams
Heavy reporting using excel and ad hoc
Experience with 1099’s, venture capital funds, general ledger (GL), quarterly financial statements, signs off on all statements, compliance, and forecasting
Versed in QuickBooks, SunGard Investran, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher
Always looking at streamlining and improving processes

About the Author

Miranda March Digital Strategist for Alaant Workforce Solutions

Miranda March, Digital Communications Specialist

Miranda has a real knack for connecting the dots between employers and job seekers. She prides herself on keeping a pulse on the national and local hiring markets. In her downtime, she enjoys cooking new foods and spending time with her family. A little-known fact about Miranda is her love of video games, new and old.

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