Questions to Ask When Interviewing and Hiring for Integrity
Mar 15, 2021
Integrity is important in every business (unless, I suppose, you’re part of the mob, but even then there’s a code to follow), but you could argue it reaches critical importance in the restoration and cleaning industry. Our teams are inside homes and businesses every day, filled with thousands of dollars in valuables, and charged with […]
Read MoreDear Kristy: Is The Great Resignation affecting the restoration industry?
Jul 08, 2021
Dear Kristy, I’ve been reading articles about something called The Great Resignation. How do you foresee this impacting hiring and retention in the restoration industry? Thanks, Johanna in Chicago Hello Johanna! In March of this year, Wylander had its busiest month for new acquisitions ever, and we can tell you that pace really has […]
Read More10 Tips to Nail Your Job Interview
Jul 30, 2021
Have a job interview coming up? Congrats! Whether it’s on the phone, via Zoom, or in person, we all know making a good impression is critical to get to the next step, and hopefully land the job! In the days leading up to your interview, take some time to do your homework to move yourself […]
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6 Tips to Impress Hiring Managers
May 15, 2021
When viewing resumes, statistics show it only takes hiring managers a few seconds to know whether a candidate is someone they want to talk to about an open position. First impressions are also critical when you, the candidate, reach the interviewing stage. But even beyond that first impression, checking off more items on our list […]

Setting Hiring Expectations in Today’s Restoration Industry
Apr 25, 2021
We have yet to run across a restoration company that thinks hiring is easy. Many of you network with the best of them and know how to approach that cashier or server with great customer service skills to see if they’re looking for another opportunity. The truth of the matter simply is that the candidate […]

Creating a LinkedIn Profile that Gets You Noticed
Apr 10, 2021
As of March 2021, there were more than 740 million active users on LinkedIn. Today, it is one of the top social media platforms, especially for professionals looking to market their brands, establish themselves as industry thought leaders, and network. According to research, nearly two-thirds of users trust LinkedIn to protect privacy and data, compared […]

Dear Kristy: Prioritizing Hiring Needs
Mar 01, 2021
Dear Kristy, I have never used a recruiter before, but have now found myself in a position where I need to hire a lot of people as our company has grown significantly in the last year, and our internal team cannot keep up with the needs of our different locations and branches. Can I hire […]

Reasons To Consider A Job Change
Feb 28, 2021
Leaving a job, especially during a time of uncertainly, is a big decision to make. During the pandemic, we have found many candidates who would love to make a job change but are hesitant to give up a “steady” job. The good news is that if you work in the restoration industry, companies are busy […]

Dear Kristy: How Can I Recruit Top Construction Talent?
Feb 08, 2021
Dear Kristy, Despite the pandemic, the competition for construction workers – project managers, estimators, superintendents, etc. – is tough in our region! We have a nearly continual need for these positions as our own company continues to experience explosive growth. Of course, we use Wylander for a lot of our hiring needs, but internally, what […]

Creative Ways to Find New Employees
Jan 15, 2021
One of my favorite ways to find new talent for my company is to engage with customer service people I meet while out and about every day. This could be a stellar server at a local restaurant; a friendly, smiling, helpful cashier at the grocery or hardware store; an employee at a full-service gas station […]