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Creating an Efficient Workspace
Welcome to the March edition of The Acclivity Health Report! February marked the largest jump in hospital job adds since September 2022, with healthcare adding 44,200 jobs comprising about 14.2% of the economywide 311,000 jobs added. Like the job market, this year has...

Learning From Rejection
One of the most important skills you can learn while hunting for a new job has nothing to do with how the interview goes or how well your resume is formatted. The single most important skill to work towards is how you deal with rejection. Anyone who has been looking...

Hiring Managers – Making the Application Process Easier
Filling out an online application is often cited by job seekers as the worst part of the job hunt - something that many employers fail to acknowledge. When the process is too difficult or takes too long it can easily deter quality candidates from completing your...

The Nuts and Bolts on Why You Should Choose a Headhunter
When it comes to filling top-level executive positions or hard-to-find professionals, companies turn to headhunters for assistance. While HR and internal recruiters have their hands tied and can only rely on job portals to find candidates, headhunters have the freedom...

What is the Difference Between a Headhunter and a Recruiter?
Are you confused about the differences between a headhunter and a recruiter? You're not alone! These two terms are often used interchangeably, but there are some key differences you should know about. Headhunters are specialists who focus on filling high-level,...

Find the Passion in Your Work
Have you ever woken up on Monday morning and wish you didn't have to go to work? We've been there, and we think most people face this dilemma at least once in their careers. We believe that a job should be about more than just 'getting by'. At Acclivity, we’ve been...

Entering a New Job Field? Learn from Those Who Already Have the Job
Whether you're striking out on your own for the first time after graduating college or shifting career paths in the middle, standing out in a new job field is difficult. The best way to get a position you want is to learn from those who already have the job. Finding...

How to Write a Good Job Description
Job descriptions are extremely important communication tools for a company to have in place. A good job description should provide both the candidate and the employer a practical, clear and accurate description of what's expected from the position. It can be a useful...

Being Prepared for Counteroffers
Rather than setting yourself up for the feelings of confusion and guilt that may arise when a counteroffer is presented, be prepared: What really goes through a boss's mind when someone quits? "This couldn't be happening at a worse time." "This is one of my best...

The Interview Itself
If you are like most people, you don't participate in interviews every day. This means that everyone’s interviewing skills tend to become rusty. Here are some things to review before your interview. A proven fact is that the more you prepare, the stronger the...