If you’ve been hiring for a while, you’ve probably seen it happen: the candidate with the perfect resume  — every qualification checked, great experience, impressive references — who ends up being a complete nightmare once they’re on the job. On paper, they were perfect. In reality, they were gone in six months. That’s because a great resume doesn’t tell you how someone communicates, how they handle feedback, or whether they’ll mesh with your team. It can’t tell you if they’l

We spoke to over a hundred construction employers across the Black Hills, and here’s what we found: about three out of four still hire based on skill first — but nearly all of them admitted their best, longest-lasting employees were the ones who fit their culture. And they’re right. But here’s the interesting part — even though most employers know  culture fit matters, many still end up hiring for skill first. Why? Because hiring is time-consuming. Between posting jobs, revie

(Because every expert started somewhere — and employers know that.) The Truth About Experience If you’ve ever looked at a job and thought, “I’d be great at that — but I don’t have the experience,”  you’re not alone. Here’s the good news: employers on Plenty of Hires aren’t just hiring résumés. They’re hiring people — people who are dependable, honest, and ready to learn. While building Plenty of Hires, we interviewed hundreds of employers  in the trades industry — and almost

Hiring in 2025 can feel like throwing darts blindfolded — you might get lucky, but it’s not exactly a strategy. The good news? There’s a better way to find the people you actually need. The not-so-good news? A lot of businesses are still looking in all the wrong places. Let’s break down where to look (and where not to)  if you want to stop wasting time and start finding the right talent. ❌ Where Not To Look 1. Job Boards That Feel Like a Black Hole Posting your job and hoping

When you get a call from an employer or step into an interview, the clock starts ticking. What you say in those first few minutes can set the tone for the entire conversation. Some details help the employer see your potential. Others? They can accidentally make you seem like a risky hire. Here’s your quick guide to knowing what’s worth sharing — and what’s better left out. ✅ What Employers Actually Need to Know Your Relevant Work Experience : Share the industries, roles, and

We’re building something different at Plenty of Hires. We’re not another job board, and we don’t work off resumes. Instead, we match you based on your skills, preferences, and how you like to work. But to do that well, we ask a few things from you. They’re simple — but they matter. Here’s what we expect from candidates and how it helps you get hired faster (and more often). Be Honest and Clear on Your Assessment This is the heart of your candidate journey . The assessment is