Media Staffing Network

APRIL 5, 2019

In recent articles, I have shared some tips to help stations do a better job at attracting, hiring, and retaining good employees. With so much competition to hire, it is really smart to have a more proactive stance so that when you have an opening, you already have an idea of who you will hire. We know that in today’s climate, a job-seeker who is talented will get snapped up quickly, so it is important to build a pipeline of prospective employees well in advance.

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Media Staffing Network

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Do you post jobs and wonder why you don’t get the ‘right’ candidates responding? Perhaps it’s time to review your message. With low unemployment and high competition to hire, it is important to sell your opportunity to potential job seekers.

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Media Staffing Network

JANUARY 25, 2019

With January almost done, you had better have a solid talent acquisition plan in place. I find it interesting that when I attend conferences or host webinars, the number one issue radio operators share is finding good, talented salespeople.

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Media Staffing Network

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

We are living in a world of instant gratification. We are inundated with email, texts, instant messaging, Instagram, and numerous other communication platforms. For many, work is a 24/7 lifestyle and for others, it is M-F 8-5. What is right? There is no right answer.

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Media Staffing Network

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

With one month left in the year, this is an excellent time to think and act on your talent acquisition plan for the future. With the holiday season in full swing, it’s a great time to network, research, and build loyalty with your employees. .

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Media Staffing Network

OCTOBER 15, 2018

What you paid last year is probably not going to be what it will cost you today or tomorrow. There is a big war for qualified talent going on and to get what you want, you will pay more. We often get calls from Human Resources or Market Managers wanting to hire a new sales manager.

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Media Staffing Network

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Looking for a new job while working full time can be tough. While you want to give your all to our current employer, it is almost a full-time job looking for a new one. Here are some tips to help: DO keep giving 100% while on the job. Try to do as much as you can on your search after hours.

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Media Staffing Network

JULY 16, 2018

When all of us started in sales, one of the first things we learned was to pick up the phone to schedule appointments. Even better, we were encouraged to get out of the office and meet the potential client in person, right? As we moved into management, we asked our sales team to go on cold calls.

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Media Staffing Network

AUGUST 21, 2018

Unemployment is at an all-time low. People aren’t aging as they have in the past, they are active, smart and still hungry. They have many skills that younger workers need to learn and have the drive and interest to learn from younger workers.

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Media Staffing Network

AUGUST 14, 2018

Article on Radio Ink. Recently I was asked what radio can do to attract the younger workforce. Most companies are still grappling with how to attract and manage millennials, and now we are starting to learn more about the Gen Z generation — those born after 1995.

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Media Staffing Network

AUGUST 7, 2018

If you have experience, especially in sales, you are in demand. Not just in media, all industries have a major shortage of strong sellers.

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Media Staffing Network

AUGUST 1, 2018

It’s a new term in talent acquisition, but it’s an old practice. However, it is becoming a more widespread challenge. Not sure what I am talking about?

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Media Staffing Network

JULY 10, 2018

We often get calls from those wanting a new job asking if we can find one for them. We can sure help, but most of the work needs to come from them. As a recruiter, our fees are paid by employers who have specific job needs that need to be filled.

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Media Staffing Network

JULY 3, 2018

Laurie Kahn. Many mid-size and local broadcasters face a much more difficult job when it comes to replacing or adding a new manager to their team. The perfect scenario is to grow organically and promote from within, however that is not always an option. .

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Media Staffing Network

JUNE 19, 2018

Consider this, you are moving through the interview process with a potential seller who has passed the resume review, done great in the interviews and has a great personality. You are ready to move forward but have a nagging concern that they dress more casually than you normally see in your office.

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Media Staffing Network

JUNE 12, 2018

Written by guest blogger Laurie Kahn, founder and Chief Multi-tasker, Media Staffing Network. link]. We all read the study that the LMA released earlier this year on the difficulty of finding quality sellers. They are out there, they just need to be found, attracted and sold on your opportunity.

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Media Staffing Network

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

I am sure many of you are not aware of what this means! I didn’t. With unemployment so low, many companies are offering signing bonuses. While this may be new in media, it is not for other industries. With high competition to hire quality talent, we are seeing this come into play much more. Often this is a one time bonus paid on the employees first day of employment. It can be in cash or merchandise.

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Media Staffing Network

MARCH 29, 2018

(By Laurie Kahn) We hear that finding solid sellers is a major challenge for almost all companies, especially in radio.

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Media Staffing Network

MARCH 16, 2018

(By Laurie Kahn ) It’s what we do every day, regardless of whether you are in sales or not. You are constantly negotiating, upselling products or services. You sell yourself in every interview and in presentations, reports, and research. When you meet someone special, you sell yourself as the ideal companion. So, why do I suggest not using it in recruitment marketing? This is a major issue with Millennials, but also with other generations as well.

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Media Staffing Network

MARCH 7, 2018

Today, many companies in media have employment contracts in addition to non-competes or restrictive covenants. It is important to know your rights when signing or having them presented to you. Legally it is very difficult to stop someone from working and states vary in how they view and enforce them.

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Media Staffing Network

JUNE 5, 2018

It’s that time of the year when recent grads start reaching out looking for jobs. So, I would like to address two-fold = 1) tips for the recent grad and 2) ideas for employers on what will entice them to join your company. I will be brief, so for more detailed information, let us know and we can offer more in-depth advice. Tips for the recent graduate: · Your resume – while career services still encourage you to put your education on the top, it doesn’t go there.

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Media Staffing Network

MAY 22, 2018

Companies spend decades and lots of money building a brand to bring in customers, listeners, viewers, readers, etc. but in media, what is being done to bring in new employees and keep those you have? We cater to our frequent users but often forget those we see on a daily basis. With unemployment at an all-time low, it is essential to promote how you are as an employer. Share your culture, how much you do for your team and your community.

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Media Staffing Network

MARCH 27, 2018

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT . Local Sales Recruitment Program Launches. LSR Online Learning Center. LSR Online Learning Center Provides an Affordable, Easy Way to Attract, Hire and Retain Top Talent .

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Media Staffing Network

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Article by Scott Amyx. “If If you believe in what you are doing, don’t give up.”. Laurie Kahn, Founder, Media Staffing Network. Laurie Kahn wasn’t finding anything exciting in her job. A new boss, who wanted his own team, was the last straw to help her make a tough decision. She left a six-figure job as a radio advertising sales manager to begin a niche employment firm when she did not even know how to use a computer. How Laurie Kahn Built Her Business.

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Media Staffing Network

JANUARY 31, 2018

Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Laurie Kahn, Chief Multitasker of Media Staffing Network. Hiring Managers

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Greg Savage

APRIL 15, 2019

The biggest cause of recruiting screw-ups is recruiters making assumptions. And we make them every day. So much angst and wailing over things gone wrong, and the unfairness of it all! All blamed on ‘bad luck’, flaky candidates and fickle clients. But it’s not bad luck at all. It’s bad recruiting.

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Greg Savage

MARCH 25, 2019

A recruiter with 12 open orders does not spend one-twelfth of her time on each order. We understand that, right? The truth is that not all job orders are created equal — some are far more ‘fillable’ than others.

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ClearCompany Recruiting

APRIL 16, 2019

The recruiting landscape of 2019 is challenging. Recruiters are in a tight race to find top talent , and with copious job openings paired with low unemployment, the job seeker is firmly in the driver’s seat.

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Lever

APRIL 12, 2019

It seems everywhere I turn lately, people are having honest discussions about talent in line with business. Take the most recent podcast episode Boss Files with Poppy Harlow , for example.

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Lever

APRIL 3, 2019

When you think about why startups fail, what comes to mind? Lack of market value? Unsuccessful funding? If so, you’d be right. But just as important to startup success is having the right people on board to execute a company’s vision and strategy. Hiring ATS

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