The 3 Unexpected Benefits of Partnering with a Recruiter for Your Job Search

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By Alissa Tripp Farrow, Sherpa Sales & Delivery Excellence Director Job hunting can be overwhelming. Endless applications, automated rejection emails, and the uncertainty of whether your resume even gets seen – it’s a process that can leave even the most qualified professionals frustrated. That’s where a recruiter can make all the difference. But beyond the…

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Sherpa’s Keith Neus Moderates Panel at Inaugural Winter Intern CLT

Sherpa is proud to have been part of the first-ever Winter Intern CLT, an initiative by the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance aimed at fostering young talent and strengthening the region’s workforce pipeline. Our Managing Director, Keith Neus, played a key role in February 10th event, moderating a panel on effective networking strategies for the 30…

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Sherpa Gives Back: A Morning of Service at Nourish Up

At Sherpa, we believe in the power of teamwork – not just in business, but in giving back to the Charlotte community. That’s why our team recently spent a rewarding morning on January 29th volunteering at Nourish Up, an incredible organization dedicated to fighting food insecurity by providing groceries to our neighbors in need in Mecklenburg…

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The Admin Evolution: A Guide to Hiring Administrative Professionals

In today’s fast-paced business environment, the task hiring administrative professionals has become increasingly vital. Indeed, the role of administrative professionals has transformed dramatically. No longer limited to traditional secretarial duties, these essential team members have become strategic partners who can significantly impact an organization’s success. Understanding what to look for when hiring administrative talent is…

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New Year, New Career: Your 2025 Job Hunt Action Plan

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As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to focus on new beginnings, including your career and a job hunt action plan. If a new job is on your resolution list, here are five actionable tips to set yourself up for success, along with how Sherpa can help you along…

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Thankfully, Hiring Contract Professionals Can Ease Q4 Stress

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As we approach the end of the year, there’s definitely a lot to be thankful for – family, friends, and pumpkin pie, to name a few. But if you’re a business leader, Q4 can feel less like a holiday feast and more like a high-stakes juggling act. Between year-end financial reporting, holiday campaigns, and prepping…

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Melissa McGuire to Retire as Sherpa Enters 2025 Under the Continued Leadership of Lisa Hildreth and Keith Neus 

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Melissa McGuire, Sherpa’s Co-Founder and Managing Director since 2001, has announced her retirement at the end of 2024. Current Managing Directors Lisa Hildreth and Keith Neus will be responsible for company leadership beginning January 2025.   “As I step away from Sherpa, I leave the company in the excellent hands of two industry veterans,” said…

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The Frighteningly True Reasons Driving Attrition and Rejected Offers

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As an employer, are you bedeviled with employee attrition or job offer rejection?  If you’re a hiring manager or company leader, this statistic should scare you: Right now, the labor force participation rate is 62.7% according the US Chamber of Commerce.  That number is down from 62.7% in February 2020 and 67.2% from January 2001. …

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Showcase Your Work Ethic and Problem-Solving Skills to Stand Out

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In today’s competitive hiring landscape, standing out as a job candidate requires more than just technical proficiency. In a recent LinkedIn poll conducted by Sherpa, 37% of hiring managers said that “work ethic” is the number one “soft skill” they look for in a new hire, while 29% highlighted “problem-solving” as the most important intangible.…

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Ten Ways to Lose a Job Candidate

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There’s no denying that in the post-Covid, return-to-office job market, attracting top notch job candidates is more challenging than ever. Yet, some employers seem to have mastered the art of driving potential hires away faster than they can say, “You’re hired!” If you’re looking for foolproof ways to lose a job candidate, here are ten…

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