With the arrival of COVID-19, we entered the world of video calls and meetings. As video conferences and meetings have become more routine and a more normal form of communication, we have compiled some tips on etiquette while on your next video conference. Arrive on time – this is the most important etiquette tip we…

LinkedIn is easily the largest social media network out there for professionals, and as a lot of us know, the first stop when beginning a search for a new career. We wanted to share some tips that were shared with us (and based on our experiences!) on how to spruce up your LinkedIn profile. Profile…

Some people are currently under mandatory stay in place orders and others are staying home out of a sense of social responsibility, but everyone is probably wondering what they are going to do with their newly expanded free time. As great as it’s been to catch up on TV shows and movies eventually, we’ll reach…

There have been quite a few articles and blog posts about our collective abrupt shift to remote work. Many of these articles suggest creating a routine to help maintain some normalcy. We love that idea and want to dive a little deeper into the discussion of routine. When it comes to a work from home…

Digital interviews are a great way to keep the hiring process moving along during uncertain times. At Variant Partners we frequently help our clients and candidates prepare for digital interviews, so we thought we would share some insight. Ultimately, with a little preparation, digital interviews can achieve nearly all the goals of an in-person interview with fewer…

Monthly insights provided by the MRINetwork team of staffing professionals, talent advisors and recruitment experts. Three tips on effective remote interviewing to make that critical hiring decision Because the health and safety of the U.S. workforces and their families are at the forefront of everyone’s mind during the current Coronavirus outbreak, many companies have implemented…

Do you find yourself working from home and functionally quarantined during the COVID-19 pandemic? The combination of these isolating elements can be tough to get through without losing a bit of sanity. Even seasoned remote workers may start to feel trapped in this time of extreme social restrictions. Here are a few quick tips to…

Posted by Gabe Murillo – Research Associate With all the buzz about remote and flexible workforces, a lot of people are wondering if they are well-suited to take advantage of these new work arrangements. Before you jump into the remote workforce or start interviewing for remote jobs, make sure you think through the following potential…

Posted by Gabe Murillo – Research Associate The future of work is here, and it’s not going away. Having an office environment that is conducive to flexible and remote working is crucial to attracting top talent in any industry. Unfortunately, remote and flexible working are new concepts to many in the workforce, especially in management…

The Questions I Ask – And Why I Ask Them So, you set up a phone call with me, you’re a law firm associate and I’m the external recruiter. I either contacted you or you actively applied to a position I am working on. We have thirty minutes. Here is what will happen – I…