iMPact Job Talk Podcast

On this episode we have a conversation with iMPact recruiter Kyle Brummans about how to find a job as a Technician and how you can progress in your engineering career from there. We discuss: - What type of Technician roles are available - Salary expectations and career progression into Engineering roles - What do we look for in a candidate for a Technician role Find more information about becoming...

On this episode of Job Talk, we talk to Amanda Quirk (Monster) and Sylvia Dahlby (SmartSearch) about why most job descriptions suck and how they can be improved.  If you write job descriptions and want advice on how to get more and better candidates, this podcast is for you. The topics we discuss include: - How to write an effective job title - Writing a compelling job description - Candidates are...

According to people analytics firm Visier, 84% of job seekers have ghosted their employer or potential employer in the past 18 months. Especially in the late stages of hiring and onboarding. On this episode we talk to iMPact's owner Matt Peal, and iMPact Sr. Account Manager Curt Willbrandt about candidate ghosting and what employers should handle it. For more information about iMPact Business...

When you make the decision to leave your organization for a new opportunity - and you're presented with a counteroffer; should you accept it?  We also talk about a newer phenomenon that's becoming more common: 1st day ghosting - employees no-showing on the 1st day of work. In this episode, we talk to iMPact's owner Matt Peal and Account Manager Mark Herman and their insights on coun...

In this episode of Job Talk, iMPact Recruiter Gershia Lassiter shares her experience and insights into how you can tell if your job interview went well,  signs that it's not going well and what you can do to turn it around. A few of the topics we discuss include: What are the top signs that an interview went well? o   What does it mean if an interview goes longer than the scheduled time? o  ...

Welcome to our 2nd annual Salary Report. This survey is intended to provide you and hiring companies in the area with an 'overview' of current salaries and hiring trends within our field/industry. We asked our candidates and hiring managers to provide an overview of salaries and hiring in 2022 in hopes we all have a better picture.  This year's report has information about how emplo...

In this episode of Job Talk we have a conversation with iMPact Owner, Matt Peal and Account Manager/Recruiter Mark Herman about resume best practices and advice for 2022.  So much about the workforce has changed in the past couple of years with jobs going remote, an all digital hiring process – how has the resume evolved over the past few years? -          How long should a resume be in 2022? -   ...

Most job seekers will reach out to recruiters when they are already in need of a new job; sometimes the need might be urgent. At that point all you can do is hope a recruiter will want to connect with you and have a job available for you that is a match. Being proactive and establishing a relationship with a recruiter ahead of time is a good long-term move. Even if you're not looking for new...

On this episode we talk to  iMPact's owner Matt Peal and Account Manager, Drew Kunkel, about best practices for interviewers and how to sell their organization to a potential employee during the interview process It’s a candidate-driven market, and candidates have options. How should interviewers talk about, and sell the benefits of working for their company to stand out from the competition?...

Get tips and best practices on how to navigate the salary negotiation during the interview process. In this episode, we talk to iMPact's owner Matt Peal and Sr. Account Manager Curt Willbrandt. Topics include: -          When and how to discuss salary during the interview process o   What to do if the employer hasn’t advertised or given their salary range, or are unwilling to bring it up firs...

In this episode, we talk to iMPact owner Matt Peal about the best places to find a new job.  Topics covered in our conversation include:   Networking Friends Family Online Co-workers (current, former) Staffing agency Job boards Best job boards for: IT Engineering Finance/Accounting Career advancement with current company Plan ahead Update skills Job fairs Virtual & in-person Networking events...

Employers, are you looking to find remote talent for your team? In this episode of iMPact Job Talk, we talk to iMPact Owner Matt Peal and Sr. Account Manager Curt Wilbrandt about how employers can best leverage remote workers to find and retain the best talent. Finding remote talent when it's not available in your local market Salary requirements and considerations for remote workers who live...

On this episode we talk to iMPact owner about how as a candidate to find a job with iMPact. After listening to this episode, you will have a better idea of who we are, what types of job opportunities can we help you find, and how to go about applying and engaging with us. We discuss the following topics.  History of iMPact What types of job roles are available? What types of companies does iMPact...

As more and more organizations are allowing their employees to work from home, or even creating positions that strictly work from home, it has faced managers with a new set of challenges. In this episode, we talk to iMPact Owner Matt Peal about the types of challenges that come with managing remote employees and how to address them. Work from home after Covid-19 Management challenges Task-based wo...

We made it to the end of 2020! Just in time for the holidays, we chat with iMPact Recruiter Katie Zotos about job searching tips for the holidays. A few of the topis include: - How to network during Covid. - Utilizing friends, family, and professional contacts for your job search during the holidays. - Reasons to continue to apply for jobs during the holidays. - How to connect with a recruiter. -...

In this episode, we talk to iMPact's owner Matt Peal and Sylvia Dahlby with SmartSearch about the candidate experience.  What is the candidate experience and why is it important? Different ways to connect and engage with candidates Importance of communication Use of social media The candidate is the customer Setting the right expectations AI - Artificial Intelligence  What candidates should k...

In this episode of Job Talk, we talk a look into the new year and discuss what we believe will be some hiring and recruiting trends that employers and job candidates alike should be aware of. Diversity More employers will seek out candidates who are "disruptors" and can find new ways for businesses to grow out of the economic downturn How candidates can show off their creative side to em...

In this episode, we talk to iMPact's owner Matt Peal about what you can do if you're underemployed.       What does it mean to be underemployed? How to approach different kinds of underemployment How you can negotiate a better role with your current employer How to update your resume and apply for new jobs How you can leverage networking to your advantage? What are some ways to use your...

One of the most common questions we receive from job seekers is how to go about searching for jobs after 50. In this episode we talk to iMPact's owner Matt Peal and discuss some of the following topics: Common employer misconceptions about workers over 50 How far back to go with work-history on a resume Skills to highlight on a resume "Age indicators" to remove or adjust on a resume...

A large number of job openings never make it to any of the main job boards for various reasons. These jobs are part of the "hidden job market". They are jobs that for example are filled internally, through staffing agencies or for other reasons aren't posted publically. In this podcast, we discuss with iMPact's owner Matt Peal how job seekers can position themselves to be consi...

In this episode, with the drastic changes in the job market due to COVID-19 over the past few months in mind, we discuss the benefits for candidates and employers to work with a staffing agency to help find a new job role or candidates for open positions. Topics include: What makes a candidate stand out? What to put on a resume Resume mistakes to avoid How recruiters are finding candidates Changes...

In this episode of Job Talk we're excited to have Sheri Munsell (Owner Legit Work from Home [61k+ followers on Facebook], CEO Hope Gain Network) to talk about how to successfully find a work from home job. A few of the topics we discuss include: - Mental health and working from home - When is working from home the right option - How to communicate about mental health issues with an employer -...

In this episode we talk to iMPact's Partner Matt Peal about boomerang employees. When as an employee should you consider returning to a previous employer, and as an employer, in what situation does it make sense to re-connect with a former employee for an opportunity? - What is a boomerang employee? - Changes over the last few decades - Benefits of bringing back a former employee - Benefits t...

In this episode, we chat with iMPact's owner Matt Peal about best practices when applying for a job in a new career field. A few of the topics we talk about are: - How to identify your transferable skills - How to gain experience in your new career field - Certifications - How to network - Updating your resume - What employers should look for in career changing candidates Visit our website to...

In this episode we're joined by iMPact Partner, Matt Peal and from our Tampa office, Market Delivery Manager, Mark Herman to dicuss the pros and cons of contract work. A few topics that come up in the conversation: "Try before you buy" Work-life balance and flexibility Avoiding office politics Career networking Career variety and advancement To view all of our available job openings...