Why do hiring managers chase unicorns instead of great fits?
By: TONI ROSARIO Director of BIC Recruiting and Human Resources BIC Recruiting Let’s be honest: sometimes it feels like hiring managers think we recruiters have a secret stable of unicorns tucked away, ready to trot out on command. But the obsession with the “unicorn candidate” is real. And while it comes from a good place — wanting the absolute best for your team — it can actually slow down the hiring process and keep companies from securing …
Fueling tomorrow: The next generation of energy workers
In Section Professional Perspectives By: TONI ROSARIO Director of BIC Recruiting and Human Resources Professional Perspectives Momentum in the global energy transition, digital transformation and generational turnover are disrupting workforce continuity in the industrial sector. Here’s how businesses and workers can collaborate to meet these challenges: Close the skill and knowledge gap As baby boomers and early Gen Xers ride off into the sunset, their former employers must make sure they don’t carry all their institutional knowledge …
BIC connects Precision Iceblast with global project manager
Finding the right leader to guide projects around the world is no small task. For Precision Iceblast Corp., partnering with BIC Recruiting made that challenge a lot easier. Precision Iceblast COO, Matthew Peterson, needed someone who could not only handle complex industrial projects but also bring leadership skills and a global mindset to the table. That person turned out to be Jose Garcia. BIC Recruiting made the hiring process seamless for Precision Iceblast. “We wanted …
Steven Levy Enterprises hires business development manager
BIC found Chad Chamberlain, who was looking for a company culture that allowed him to be part of a leadership team. With BIC Recruiting, he felt like the process was easy. “I met with Steven and Ken virtually and met the owners in person and it went very well.” After a successful interview, Chamberlain was hired as a business development manager. “Chad is quickly learning our business,” said Levy. “With the addition of Chad to …
Myths versus reality: AI in recruitment
AI is everywhere these days. Headlines and clickbait articles shout that AI is taking jobs, making hiring impersonal and dehumanizing the workplace. Is this true? Or can AI be a powerful ally to recruiters? Let’s debunk some common myths about AI in recruitment and explore how it enhances — rather than diminishes — the human touch. AI will replace recruiters. This is one of the biggest fears about AI — the idea that recruiters are becoming …