Hiring
The Next Time You Apply For a Job, Expect a Text From the Hiring Manager
If you think the job hunt is already stressful enough, brace yourself: autocorrect will soon play a prominent role in it. According to new research, […]
5 Philly Hiring Managers on How to Nail Your Next Job Interview
There’s not one right way to prepare for a job interview, but according to Philly hiring managers, there are things you should definitely be doing on […]
Philadelphia Has an Overabundance of Medical Talent, LinkedIn Says
Last week, LinkedIn released its June 2017 workforce report, detailing hiring and job-seeking trends in 20 of the largest US metropolitan areas. The professional networking site began releasing monthly […]
Philly is 3rd Worst City for Job Growth, Says CareerBuilder
Philadelphia may have added 30,875 jobs from 2014 to 2015, but it was still the third-worst city for job growth in the United States, according to […]
Study: Philly Business Leaders Bullish on Economy, Hiring in 2016
The stock market is incredibly volatile, oil prices are scary low and the mysterious Chinese economy is freaking out the Wall Street. But business leaders in […]
Home Depot Hiring 1,500 in Philly Region
Home Depot is hiring 1,500 workers for its 33 Philly-area stores, the company said today — part of a nationwide hiring spree to grow its […]
Study: Philly Region’s Divide Between Rich and Poor is Widening
Over the past 10 years, the Philadelphia region has seen a real-estate boom, job gains and a substantial increase in wages, but poverty and inclusion are still […]
How Do You Hire Amazing People? Start by Treating Them Like Humans
This past year, RJMetrics has been very fortunate to be named among Philly’s Coolest Companies, Best Places to Work, Best Corporate Culture, and EY Entrepreneurs […]
Startup Execs on the Importance of Hiring Superstars, Not Duds
A panel of local startup executives and founders sent a clear message on Thursday: Hiring decisions can make or break a fledgling business. Speaking at Founder Factory (a […]
QVC’s HR Chief on How to Ace a Job Interview
When people find out that I’ve reviewed more than 200,000 resumes and conducted thousands of interviews, they often give me a funny look. I can […]
How to Get Hired at Top Philly Employers like Comcast, QVC
A handful of Philly companies consistently show up on job seekers’ wish lists. Eager candidates may even apply to 10 or more jobs in one company, […]
University City Dwarfs Center City in Growth of Well-Paying Jobs
The year 2008 sure feels like a long time ago. The housing bubble burst, the stock market fizzled and employers everywhere were downsizing. Now that […]
Philly Gets a “C” in Small Business Friendliness
Philadelphia’s small business friendliness is on the upswing. The city got a “C,” according to the most recent Small Business Sentiment Survey from Thumbtack, but that’s a nice […]
Why it’s the Perfect Time to Switch Jobs, Especially in Philly
The economy has been all over the news lately, with the volatile stock market taking center stage. Overall, it’s growing, though not as quickly as […]
84 Percent of Philly CFOs Are Hiring, But Many Can’t Find Talented People
Good news on the jobs front: 84 percent of Philadelphia chief financial officers say they’re hiring, but many are finding it difficult to find talented candidates. A new […]