As the air turns crisp and the leaves shift to rich autumn hues, Halloween reminds us of the fun in dressing up and becoming something new, if only for a night. But in the world of staffing and recruitment, there’s no room for tricks or disguises. Instead, it’s about revealing the real, unmasked potential behind every candidate’s resume.
At Abel Personnel, as we celebrate our 55th anniversary, we continue to bring expertise and dedication to the art of matching talent with opportunity. Our approach ensures that both candidates and employers see the true skills and experience beneath the surface—helping businesses hire with confidence and job seekers find the right fit.
Recently, a new client sat down with one of our Abel Personnel recruiters, expressing concerns about her hiring process. She shared that some of the candidates she had hired through other sources hadn’t lived up to their resumes—some left sooner than expected, while others lacked the expertise they had claimed. She wanted to know how to avoid these situations and find candidates with genuine qualifications.
With understanding and empathy, our recruiter assured her, “We know the importance of getting it right, and our process is designed to do just that. We pride ourselves on unmasking the true potential of every candidate, ensuring you’re getting exactly what you’re looking for.”
Our Fall Process: No Tricks, Just Talent Treats
At Abel Personnel, we honor both candidates’ integrity and hiring managers’ needs with a transparent, thorough process designed to ensure a perfect match. We leave no stone—or pumpkin—unturned as we assess every aspect of a candidate’s qualifications. Here’s how we reveal the hidden talents, ensuring a great fit:
- Thoughtful Resume Review: Just like peeking behind a Halloween mask, we go beyond the surface. We examine each resume in detail, not only understanding the roles and duties a candidate has held but also identifying any gaps or disconnects that need further exploration.
- Phone Screenings: These conversations allow candidates to share their career goals, explain their reasons for applying, and discuss what excites them about the opportunity. It’s a chance to build trust and understand their career path, ensuring alignment with the role.
- Personalized Matching: We carefully match each candidate with a seasoned recruiter who specializes in their industry. This ensures the candidate’s skills and experience align with the hiring company’s needs, creating the best possible fit between candidates and employers.
- In-depth Interviews: Our interviews are designed to dig deep—exploring a candidate’s strengths, clarifying any mixed messages, and asking behavioral-based questions to gauge how candidates have handled real-life situations. This step allows us to unmask their full potential and align their talents with your team’s needs and culture.
- Example behavioral question: “Can you describe a time when you faced a challenging project? How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?”
- Skills Assessments: For specific roles, we use assessments to verify a candidate’s proficiency in areas like software, computer skills, and problem-solving. These evaluations ensure the candidate’s abilities match what’s needed for the job.
- 20-Point Evaluation: Internally, we assess each candidate on a 20-point evaluation system. This process looks at everything from technical skills to soft skills like communication, adaptability, and leadership potential. Each candidate is rated across these key areas, ensuring we know exactly where they shine and how they can contribute to our clients’ teams.
Celebrating 55 Years of Matching Talent with Opportunity
This year marks Abel Personnel’s 55th year of helping businesses hire with confidence and supporting job seekers in finding roles where they can shine. Just like the changing seasons, we’ve adapted and grown, using our experience to ensure both clients and candidates feel supported and understood.
As the hiring manager sipped her pumpkin-spiced latte and reflected on the conversation, she felt a renewed sense of hope. With Abel Personnel’s help, she knew the right candidates would be found, with their talents fully revealed—no tricks, just treats of real potential, ready to step into the light and contribute to her team.
And for the candidates? They can trust that Abel Personnel is here to showcase their true strengths, ensuring they’re connected with opportunities where they can thrive. This fall, as the season of change arrives, let’s celebrate the ability to unmask talent and reveal the best in each other.
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Marion Adams, Director at Abel Personnel since 2013, is a master talent matchmaker known for finding “Purple Squirrel” candidates across PA, MD, and VA. She leads a dynamic team, blending tech-savvy recruiting with a personal touch to create perfect placements.