Forge Search & Consulting

Some of the Forge Search team members were able to sneak away for a few hours yesterday and help pack over 1,000 backpacks for School Tools! 📚

A great reminder of all the good gifts we have been given, and how privileged we are to be able to help in some small way. There is still time to give before the backpacks are handed out to Greenville County students this Saturday! 🚌 link to this United Way of Greenville County program below.



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Internal applicants can often be a huge win for a company and hiring manager. But when an internal applicant does NOT get the job they're applying for, they're nearly *two* times as likely to quit as those who never applied at all.

Harvard Business Review shares some great insight into how you can keep internal applicants engaged in the organization -- even if they don't get the job.

https://hubs.ly/Q02Gz99v0.

We are excited to announce the continued growth of Forge Search with Bethany Fidler joining our team!

Bethany joined Forge Search as a Senior Recruiter in 2024. Originally from Greenville, SC, she has lived in various places across the US and spent time abroad in Australia before settling back into her hometown. Bethany has an extensive background in technical recruiting with international search firms and global technology companies. She is passionate about creating a warm, authentic, and empathetic experience for candidates as they navigate today's challenges.

Welcome, Bethany! We are so glad you're here! 💛

We are only successful when both the company and the new team member walk away excited. A win-win is possible--and our ultimate goal at Forge Search.

All of us at Forge want to wish you all a wonderful celebration. Enjoy the holiday, be safe, and let it inspire you to continue being a valued member of our beautiful nation. 🎆

Forge is proud to be a sponsor for United Way of Greenville County's School Tools! You can help make an impact for students and families by helping to supply school supplies.

For more information: https://hubs.ly/Q02Cw0-p0

You’ve recruited the best Accounting Manager you’ve ever interviewed! The offer letter is signed, the background check is cleared, and the start date is set. Whew. Now the hard work is done. Or is it?

The reality is that your first 90 days with a new hire is crucial to their long-term success. Research shows that one-third of approximately 1,000 employees have quit a job within six months of starting it. That’s a lot of time, energy, and money. So how do you ensure longevity?

✨ Onboarding starts before they start. Consider sending the new hire access to your company’s intranet or any pre-boarding portals where they can start completing necessary paperwork, thus freeing up their first day for more engaging activities.

✨ Document processes and procedures. Utilize tools that allow you to create step-by-step guides or videos explaining common procedures within your department.

✨ Set up cross-functional dialogue. Encourage your new hire to interact with different departments early on. Understanding how the accounting functions tie into other parts of the business is essential for a holistic view of the company’s objectives.

For more onboarding tips, check the Forge blog. Link below.
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Each of us at Forge are committed to caring deeply --about our candidates and our clients. About the details, timeliness, accuracy, and sending people who are a good fit... and about never giving up.

It's an intentional combination of technical expertise and deep care. We'll work long and hard, partnering with you and for you, to find the right person for your team.

Forge Search. It's time to forge a new path.

Have you ever wondered how to write the perfect resume? How to capture all of your accomplishments and successes? We created a guide to writing a succinct, modern resume that will help gain attention from hiring managers. You want to include important things like a summary, professional experience, take into account the length -- no more than 2 pages, and add in education & technical skills.

To read more in-depth and also have a downloadable template to reference, check our Forge insights.

Link: https://hubs.ly/Q02CrcxZ0

An interview's strength depends on asking the right questions. We recommend making a list of open-ended questions to use with each candidate you interview for a particular role and ask each candidate the same questions. This is the best way to assess every candidate you interview fairly.

Second, get to know the person -- what do they value in life and work? What is their background? It's a good way to see who they are outside of their skills set. Ask things like, "What legacy did you leave at your last job?"

Last but not least, offer the opportunity for the candidate to ask *you* questions. What type of questions are they asking you? (Hint: if you're being interviewed, always have a spare question or two!).

Some of the great opportunities we're working on! Swipe through to see our most recent open roles and share with your friends and networks! We love helping people forge new paths. ✨

To learn more about each role and find other opportunities, check our Forge's career portal on our website. Link in our profile.

A little motivation to help get you through the week.✨

Our team members Noemi Prinoth and Rhiannon Poore thoroughly enjoyed the recent Stammtisch gathering of the . They networked with international business leaders while learning about the different cultures that make Greenville what it is, a richness of diversity.

That's all. You made it.

Our newest team member, Noemi Prinoth, was recently featured in GSA Business, along with the impact she's making on Forge! '“I have spent my career in communication, listening to and learning to share other people’s stories,” said Noemi Prinoth. “In the end, it’s not so different to do the same thing in recruiting. Every day I get to hear the stories of different client companies, and the stories of candidates as well, and see if there is a match. That’s the part I enjoy the most — the matchmaking between the perfect candidate and the right company.”

“There are quite a few European countries that have subsidiaries in and around the Upstate and there are certainly some cultural nuances — differences in leadership style, types of feedback, and so on — that are clearly recognizable. I want to add value and serve as a good bridge among those cultural differences.”'

To read the full article: https://hubs.ly/Q02wGPjc0

As we spend time with family and friends this Memorial Day, may we never forget that we owe so much to so few.

How would it change your business if you had a recruiting partner you could trust, that allowed you to focus on moving the business forward?

That's the difference Forge will make for your business.

The team that eats together, stays together... especially when it's the hush puppies from The Jones Oyster Co!! Here's to surviving May (almost)!

How do you keep younger workers engaged? This is a common challenge across the board for leaders adjusting to over five generations in the workforce at once. Gallup shares some key actions that leaders and managers can take to build a culture of trust, connection, and growth:

✨ Communicate a clear, compelling vision of the organization's purpose, values, and goals.

✨ Establish clear expectations for remote / in-person office time. Clarity is kindness! Development and purpose are keys to moving from a gig-worker mindset that has emerged since the pandemic -- and is detached emotionally from the organization -- to a mindset that is more connected to the organization. In-person time helps to build the strongest learning and loyalty.

✨ 70% of managers say they have not been trained to manage a hybrid workforce and are increasingly less engaged, burned out, and looking for other jobs. Help them simplify their role to coaching their employees through clear goals, accountability and having one meaningful conversation weekly with each person they manage.

✨ Leaders and managers must set an example by being on-site regularly. Employees need to receive clear and meaningful communication about the benefits of in-person time for the employee, organization and customers.

✨ Offer flexibility for employees who need to be on-site full time.

✨ Encourage collaboration and innovation by asking for and acting on younger workers' ideas and opinions.

What are *you* doing to keep the different generations engaged?

More on the article: https://hubs.ly/Q02wP1Wk0

From the beginning, we set out to empower others: our candidates, our clients, and our employees. We do this by holding fast to our values as we deliver results and build deep-rooted relationships with those we serve.

Moms, your work matters. Thanks for all you do. Happy Mother’s Day!

Flashback Friday to when we had set up self-timers for our marketing photos. 🥲

We're excited about all the new connections we've made in 2024! We're so proud of our team for their hard work in these recently filled positions. The right person in the right role can change everything!

Some of our team recently had the opportunity to participate in and speak at the GACC South - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc. SME Conference in Atlanta last month. The Southeast is an amazing melting pot of cultures—and the diversity of nationalities, companies, and people make us stronger. We're thankful to have the opportunity to work with our international clientele, especially as they build out US headquarters!

If you’re an international company and looking for advice on getting the right people on the bus here in the U.S., we’d love to connect!

Attracting the right talent can feel like a full-time job... no kidding. While the hype and chaos of 2022 has calmed a bit, the labor market remains historically tight. Employers are having to become more competitive than ever, and compensation continues to rise. Here are some of the tried-and-true tips we’ve seen work... more on our blog (link below).

✨Craft your why - Every company and every role have a unique story to share, but how you communicate it makes all the difference.

✨Don't rely on applications: go hunting.

✨Interviews seal the deal: craft a great experience by asking the right questions, and making the candidate feel welcome.

✨Move with speed, but also due diligence. References matter!

✨Craft a strong offer. This does not just mean compensation. Of course, cash compensation is a crucial piece of the package for most candidates along with other elements we found to be just as important: Benefits, Paid Time Off, Flexibility.

What are your top tips for attracting the right talent?

Meet the Forge Team Friday ✨ Emily Bruce joined Forge early this year as one of our Recruiters. She grew up here in the Upstate and enjoys traveling and trying new adventures (like learning to make pasta noodles from scratch!). Emily enjoys browsing estate sales, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends. She brings a positive light and is making an impact here at Forge. Thank you, Emily, for all that you’re doing!

We wanted to share some of the great opportunities we have for you all! Swipe through to see some of our most recent open roles and share with your friends and networks! We love helping people forge new paths. ✨

To learn more about each role and find other opportunities, check our Forge's career portal on our website. Link in our profile.

Birthdays are a big deal around here, and especially when we get to celebrate the one and only Kimberly! 🎉 We love her for her sweet spirit and generosity of heart. Happy Birthday, Kimberly! 💛

Congrats to all our friends in public accounting who have *made* it to Tax Day!

Last weekend, Forge Search turned THREE! 🎉 Here are some words from our founder, Rhiannon Poore: "A client/friend asked me if we were farther along (...or not) than I would have imagined when I started Forge. I paused, because it’s a hard question to answer. The truth is that we ARE further along than I would have thought, but it’s also been a lot harder than I could have imagined.

From the outset, I have wanted Forge to play a part in making recruiting human again. To work diligently and ethically as partners to our clients and the candidates. We are not perfect, but I trust every single person on our team to do the right thing and that means the world.

Like anything else, success is a team effort, and I am so thankful for Joe Poore, CPA, who always believes in me more than I believe in myself. I’m thankful for the talented professionals who comprise our Forge team, and for the clients who trust us to help them build a great team.

Here's to 30 more!!"