Upward On

Last week, I shared tips for job candidates, and this week, I'm back with advice for employers! As you gear up for Q4 and beyond, ensuring you have the right team is crucial for success in 2025. Here are my top 10 tips for identifying and hiring the best candidate: - Assess candidates' research to gauge their interest and initiative in your company. - Ensure resumes are flawless and well-organized to reflect attention to detail. - Look for resumes highlighting specific, measurable achievements relevant to the role. - Consider using screening services or a recruiter to focus on the most qualified candidates. - Evaluate concise, well-written cover letters for insights into the candidate's fit. - Match candidate experience with job requirements and business needs. - Ask for specific examples of past work to assess problem-solving skills. - Evaluate how well candidates summarize their strengths and relevance to the role. - Seek candidates who offer solutions to your company's challenges. - Look for professionalism in punctuality, preparedness, thoughtful questions, and post-interview follow-up. #Recruitment #HiringTips #EmployerAdvice #StaffingNeeds #Q4Preparation #BusinessGrowth

Tuesday Tip! Listen and Take Note! When I’m talking to a candidate or a client, I’m taking copious notes (by hand or electronically into my CRM), so that I don’t miss a beat. So often we have these amazing meetings with others and if we are just talking without really taking note of what the other is saying, there are so many things that end up falling through the cracks. Particularly if you are qualifying or learning about the other person’s needs or desires. How can you remember it all? It’s like that scene in (my favorite show) "The Crown" where Lady Fermoy is schooling Diana on royal customs and she said, “it’s like when a waiter doesn’t write down your order.” What a perfect analogy! Without my notebook and my CRM (to memorialize it forever), I am nothing! 😂 What about you? What tools do you use to help you in your business?

*PROPERTY ACCOUNTANTS* - Are you looking for new opportunities in the accounting field? Multiple positions are now available for individuals with accounting experience, specializing in property management and development. The ideal candidate should have previous experience working for a real estate property management company, possess GAAP knowledge, and hold a CPA certification for the controller role. Explore all available positions on upwardon.com. #Accounting #PropertyManagement #CPA #GAAP #CareerOpportunity

*July Placements* 🌟 Being the "Go-To Recruiter in Real Estate", we are thrilled to share our recent successes! 🌟 🏡 Our clients represent various sectors in the industry. We were honored to secure a stellar Director of Marketing for a leading team at Compass. Additionally, we collaborated with a real estate investment firm with offices in Shanghai and New York, securing a multi-lingual, highly skilled real estate investor relations associate. 🔍 How did we discover this exceptional talent? Through LinkedIn, our trusted partner, for the first placement. For the second, we revisited a candidate we connected with years ago, recognizing their perfect fit for the role. 💼 Working with a recruiter offers a unique advantage - maintaining strong relationships with both clients and candidates. Our commitment to a hyper-focused and personalized meeting process ensures that our connections are always nurtured for long-term success. Our approach is never "one and done" - ensuring lasting partnerships. ✅ #Recruitment #RealEstate #SuccessStories #TalentAcquisition #RelationshipBuilding

Your PTO is yours! Personal Time Off Don’t ignore it. Have a team mate answer your emails. Don’t work while on vacation. With the wonderful evolution of technology, we have become connected more than ever. In fact, the expectation is now that if one receives an email, even if on the other side of the world, they should at some point “check in” and answer. This may be a controversial opinion, but I’m of the mindset that vacation should be a time to fully be off. One should be able to set up systems and coverage where all emails are answered, no client call gets missed, and projects move ahead as they should. What do you think? Should vacation be a time to disconnect fully? Answer emails a few times during the week? Or check in daily?

Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 Are you a strategic thinker passionate about talent sourcing and coaching? One of the top real estate brands in the US is on the lookout for their next *VP, Agent Talent Sourcing & Coaching*! Key Responsibilities: - Drive strategic recruiting initiatives - Train and inspire Sales Managers in best practices - Manage, train, and onboard Regional Recruiters - Lead by example and run daily sales calls sessions - Promote company initiatives with enthusiasm If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! 🏡💼 #RealEstate #Leadership #TalentSourcing #Coaching #Opportunity #Recruiting

The Paris Olympics showcased the epitome of sportsmanship with elite US athletes like Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles bowing down to Brazil's Rebeca Andrade in a display of grace and respect this week, after she won Gold. These athletes serve as shining examples of perseverance and humility in the face of competition. Reflecting on these stories, it's inspiring to apply the lessons of teamwork and resilience to real life, especially when guiding our children through challenges. As my daughters navigate different sports camps this week, one facing familiar friends at Cheer Camp and the other unfamiliar territory at Basketball Camp, I'm reminded of the valuable lessons sports teach us. Here are some of the things I've shared with my kids: ~You’re going to work on teams that won’t always gel. This is life. ~There will be others that you may not like, that may be on the court or in your work place! You can’t always have the perfect team or perfect job, but you don’t just quit because of that. ~Talent is a small part of winning. The bigger part is practice and your effort.  ~The more you do something, the easier it becomes. When you do it over and over and over, you feel more confident. Let's celebrate the dedication and spirit of all athletes, paving the way for future generations with their unwavering determination and sportsmanship. #Sportsmanship #Teamwork #Resilience #ParisOlympics #AthleteInspiration

Tuesday Tip! When preparing for an interview, don't just rely on your resume - bring collateral to showcase your skills! 🌟 Consider bringing copies of your resume and show off tangible examples like marketing assets, a portfolio, or case studies. Demonstrating your work can truly set you apart from other candidates and make a lasting impression on hiring managers. Remember, actions speak louder than words! #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice #JobSeekers

ASSET MANAGER, OFFICE* do you have asset management experience specifically in office? My client is a nationally renowned real estate company rapidly expanding its office portfolio. Do you have experience with financial modeling operations and overseeing a small office portfolio I’d love to chat. Incredible opportunity for growth. Connect with me at [email protected].

*Client Spotlight* Eugene Litvak, Founder of The Litvak Team at Compass 7 years ago, when Upward On was in its first year, we teamed up with Eugene and his growing team, which is now the #1 Brooklyn team at Compass! Why I love working with Eugene and TLT: they are so good at what they do and FUN is a big part of their team’s culture! Besides that, Eugene is a lifelong learner and personal/professional development seeker, so anyone who gets to work on TLT will constantly grow, learn and be inspired! For anyone looking for growth and a true career boost, this is an amazing group of professionals! If you’re curious about opportunities, please reach out to me as I currently have an opening for a Marketing and Transaction Coordinator! Check out this photo from a recent Trivia Night event hosted by Eugene and his team. The evening was filled with laughter and excitement, culminating in lucky winners, including someone who won a trip to Cancun! #ClientSpotlight #Compass #TeamCulture #CareerGrowth #FunAtWork #Opportunity #JoinOurTeam