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  • Five Thought-Changes To Keep Your Home Spring-Clean All Year Long

    Five Thought-Changes To Keep Your Home Spring-Clean All Year Long

    It’s time to change the way you think about cleaning. Yes, springtime is here and life is renewed; thoughts are bright and the weather is changing. But you don’t need to see the 1st robin to apply these next thought-changes to your life … and house … for the entire year! These five “Thought-Changes” will help you keep your home spring-clean all year round.

    The 1st Thought-Change: Don’t Delay

    It’s just a piece of cereal, right? It’s just one drop of oil or spaghetti sauce, no? The common thought is to “get to it later.” You’re busy cooking, feeding hungry kids and wondering how you’re ever going to get that work project turned in by the morning. But not taking the time now inevitably forces you to have to take more time later. It’s not like you’re going to take a huge, mental note to return to the spot of the spill. But sure enough you’ll be reminded of it when you suddenly have ants or other bugs crawling around your kitchen floor or counter. What could have been a few seconds of effort becomes a larger task that takes up more of your time – time you already didn’t have enough of. Change your thinking and clean up splashes and spills instantly. You can apply this new thinking to other rooms and areas of your home as well. Dirty clothing can go into the hamper as opposed to on the floor. Every time you brush your teeth you can wipe off the sink counter. The empty milk container on the counter can go instantly into the trash. Taking care of little things straight away can prevent them from becoming bigger, more time-consuming ones later. Change your thinking and make cleaning your home easier all year long, giving yourself more time to take a deep breath than you realized you could have.

    The 2nd Thought-Change: Hit The Spot

    Let’s face it: you have more things than you need lying around the house. When it’s time to clean, they’re not only dusty but they’re in the way or on top of other things you have to clean. De-clutter your home and spend less time cleaning by de-cluttering your mind and changing your thoughts-about-things. There’s no reason to clean around excess clutter. Remove items not being used in your rooms and store them appropriately or discard them. You can’t “hit the spot” until you can get to it, so removing excess items is a huge time-saver. Then, take a top-down approach to avoid backtracking over areas you thought you cleaned the 1st time. The floors are obvious sore-spots because they are more visible to us than the ceiling fan blades or the top corners of your walls. But if you start with the floor you’re just going to have to clean it again once you get to those higher places. Change your thoughts from the obvious to a top-down mentality. This applies to walls, doors, mirrors and windows as well. Go top-down with your sprays and wipe in an s-motion to avoid drips and streaks.

    The 3rd Thought-Change: The Right Tools for the Trade

    Who as time to read labels? You do, trust me. Just like the parade of ants marching into your home to lay claim to that unattended-to splash of spaghetti sauce, the wrong cleaning products can absorb more of your time than they do dirt. Change your thinking and make reading labels on your sprays, detergents and powders to make use they’re the right tools for the trade. If you’re already green-conscious you’ll want to make sure the ingredients you’re using to clean your home fit the mold of your lifestyle choice. Some laundry detergents simply don’t cut-the-mustard for heavy stains. And using something like Comet Powder might be great for your tub but can destroy your stone counters or cabinet doors. Read the labels. The time it takes to do so will save you both time and aggravation in the end.

    The 4th Thought-Change: Clean With Clean Cleaning-Products

    This thought-change might not be so crystal clear to many homeowners but it’s an important one. You have to clean your leaning products. Granted, this does not need to be a daily practice, but it still needs to be entered into your thoughts and actions as a semi-regular priority. Washing machines, vacuum cleaners, dish-rags and sponges, all accumulate filth and bacteria every time they’re used. It is strongly suggested you replace your cleaning items with each new task, and to clean out your washing machine and vacuum cleaners semi-regularly to avoid smelly clothing and puffs of dust and dirt wafting up into the air. Visit https://www.vacuumjudge.com/ to find out more about vacuum cleaners. If you’re not interested in using a new sponge or rag each time you do the dishes, you can also try thoroughly washing and rinsing them out and putting them into the microwave for a short amount of time. Oh yes…and clean out your microwave every week to avoid nasty food buildups!

    The 5th Thought-Change: Kids Are Cleaners Too!

    I’m sure you know how impressionable children can be. You do what you can to guard them from bad influences and guide them to being the best little people they can be. Well, you can positively affect your available time and their thinking by changing yours! Give them simple tasks that help you do the larger, more complicated ones. Teach them fold towels and take trash from their rooms each day instead of letting it pile up. You can give them non-toxic cleaners and let them help you with the lower areas in need of cleaning after you get done with the ceilings and walls, etc. By changing your thinking you can gradually get your children accustomed to the regularity of cleaning your home. Talk to them about positive energy and space, and how it makes life more fun. And if you keep a simple chore list visible with applicable rewards and the general approval of a job-well-done, any resistance to cleaning will quickly dissolve away and create more time for you in which to enjoy your clean home!

  • You Don’t Need The Biggest Closet In The World

    You Don’t Need The Biggest Closet In The World

    You don’t need the biggest closet in the world to find space for all of your clothes. Housing in North America is getting smaller, especially in cities where real estate values are so high that most young people can only ever hope to buy a condo. But even full-sized houses are smaller than they have been in the past, a trend that analysts believe will continue as lot sizes decrease and cities around the world rein in sprawl.

    Luxuries like spacious closets are some of the first things to go when space is at a premium. With fewer and fewer houses, condos, and apartments offering the kind of space you need for your clothes, it might be time to look into a wardrobe. They’re portable, flexible storage solutions made for clothes that you need to hang.

    Wardrobes can feel like a blast from the past for a lot of people, especially Millennials. In North America, their only exposure to a wardrobe may have been in their parents’ room or from The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Many grew up with dressers but not a wardrobe or an armoire. What’s the difference between a wardrobe and a dresser?

    Your wardrobe probably isn’t going to turn into a door into Narnia, but it does give you way more closet space. The difference between a wardrobe and a dresser is vertical space. Most wardrobes will, like a dresser, have several drawers at the base where you can store socks, underwear, pants, T-shirts, or anything you can fold up. But a wardrobe has standing space where you can hang dresses, blazers, ties, dress shirts and pants, and anything else that needs to hang. That also means there’s room at the bottom for shoes.

    Plus, you can take it with you, which makes it perfect when you’re still moving from apartment to apartment, each with its own uniquely annoying closet. With rent going up in cities across the world, it’s tough to go apartment hunting.You can never be sure where you’re going to live next. Making compromises on features like closet space is inevitable.

    Wardrobes come in many different shapes and sizes that can fit your storage needs. Some wardrobes stand tall and thin without any shelves on the bottom. You can find others that have additional storage space on top, making it great for towels or linens. Most come with doors though you can also find open wardrobes. No matter how much space you have in your bedroom and whatever style the decoration, there’s a wardrobe that will fit.

    Living in smaller spaces is a new reality for anyone who lives in a metro area in North America. That doesn’t mean you need to become a minimalist just to keep living in the city. At least, not yet anyway. But it does mean you should open your mind up to alternative storage solutions like wardrobes. They can save your clothes from getting ruined in an over-stuffed closet.

  • Common Misconceptions about Living In Nicer Climates

    Common Misconceptions about Living In Nicer Climates

    Is there anything that can make us grumpier than seeing someone who lives in a nice climate post photos of their gorgeous weather when you seem to stuck in the endless winter season? Damn you, social media. The truth is, though, there are a lot of things people don’t realize about living in nicer climates. Until one actually makes the leap and moves to a city or state with this kind of weather, one might not realize some of these untruths, if you will. Wondering what some of these common misconceptions about living in nicer climates are? Read on.

    It’s Hot, or At Least Warm, All the Time

    One of the funniest things about living in a state like California is people assume there is hot weather here all year long. It’s interesting to watch what people pack when they come for a visit, as they will bring shorts even in the winter. And, while it is possible to get “shorts weather” during these months, it’s more likely going to be “pants and a tee weather”, or something of the sort. And evenings are cool in the Golden State, even in the summertime. Visitors often forget to pack jackets, assuming that balmy days always lead to balmy evenings. Not so! In fact, in California, in particular, there are very few warm evenings—save maybe for the month of August.

    “As a New Yorker who visits California four times a year, I am always struck by how unexpectedly cold I get,” Style Director for Good Housekeeping Lori Bergamotto says via VisitCalifornia.com, “I learned quickly that layering is the only solution if you desire comfort at any temperature. Denim jackets, lightweight knit cardigans, capes, ponchos—even a swingy trench—can all be dressed up or dressed down and will prepare you for whatever the weather may be.”

    In short: Don’t forget to pack that fleece!

    They Don’t Have Any Gray Months

    Once again using California as an example, many visitors will be disappointed upon visiting to find out that there are two distinct months there in which there could very well be gray skies. In fact, the locals have dubbed the fifth month “May Gray”. The other month is June, and this has been known for its “June Gloom”.  The two months during which you’re likely to see the sun nearly everywhere else in the U.S. are likely the riskiest months to visit California if you’re in search of that giant yellow ball in the sky.

    Exterior Maintenance is Barely Necessary

     

    One might assume that because those living in nicer climates don’t experience snow and other harsh elements that they rarely, if ever, have to take care of exterior maintenance to keep their home looking outstanding. They also likely think nothing is involved in transitioning a home from winter to spring. Not so! In fact, an expert from a painting service in San Diego says of this misconception, “You wouldn’t believe how many houses are overdue for maintenance due to salt damage from living so close to the ocean.”

    This also goes for their lawn maintenance, in that many of these areas are very prone to droughts. Many Californians have fought back against the water regulations by taking out their grass altogether and replacing it with either turf or simply a variety of drought-resistant plants like succulents.

    There are No Seasons

    While there might not be as distinct of seasons as in cold-weather climates, states like California do, in fact, have four seasons. Weather is cooler and rainier in the winter, hotter in the summer, quite mild in the spring, and there is that welcome “nip” to the air in fall. It’s just a lot subtler than in other areas. And, of course, the climate varies fairly drastically between Southern and Northern California. Ever heard the phrase, “The coldest winter I ever spent was summer in San Francisco”? Truer words were never spoken! But of course, you could also experience the Santa Ana winds blowing in SoCal in the middle of December and get an 85-degree day. Once again, when visiting a state like California no matter what time of year, it’s best to pack a variety of clothes for layering.  

    Thinking of moving to a nicer climate? Good for you! You might want to familiarize yourself with their temperatures and seasonal habits first, though, as you can see misconceptions do abound.

  • How to Transform Your Outdoor Space Without Breaking A Bank

    How to Transform Your Outdoor Space Without Breaking A Bank

    Do you want to give your outdoor space a makeover?

    If you’re like me, you worry that this will cost you a lot. Renovating your backyard could probably empty your savings account. You don’t earn as much as Victoria Beckham so having an immaculate backyard is totally impossible.

    But guess what? You are mistaken. You don’t need to rob a bank to be able to afford an outdoor space makeover. After all, upgrading your outdoor space on a budget is indeed possible.

    Here are some of the tips that you can apply to have a fantastic backyard on a budget.

    DIY As Much As Possible

    Outdoor projects can get quite expensive. If you’re looking on hiring someone, the price that they will quote may be jaw-dropping. It’s fine if you have the resources to pay someone; however DIY projects can save you tons of money.

    Upgrading your backyard won’t require you a degree in design. Thanks to technology, you have plenty of sources to get your Do-It-Yourself ideas. You can also utilize video tutorials or online articles to get instructions.

    You will not only save money if you do the projects by yourself. Who knows, you might discover your talent in landscaping and make a living out of it.

    Add Inexpensive Lighting

    If you want to instantly transform your backyard, adding illuminating fixtures will do the trick. You won’t even need to hire an electrician or have expensive rewiring. Adding layers of light transforms your backyard into a welcoming and romantic space.

    One of the easiest yet most attractive lighting pieces that you can add to your outdoor space is decorative lanterns. You have plenty of options on how to decorate your lanterns. You can either cluster them or group them together.

    If you want some gorgeous glow, try adding café lights on your outdoor living space. They look perfect if you hang them on trees or other tall objects. These lights are affordable and easy to decorate.

    Plant More Flowers And Greenery

    Flowers and plants have magic ways of boosting up your mood.

    Create a beautiful garden in your backyard and you would instantly feel delighted. Plant beautiful flowers with vibrant colors and add majestic greenery. You won’t have to worry if you don’t have a green thumb. There are plenty of flowers and greenery that are easy to plant and maintain.

    Taming the bushes and replacing them with beautiful garden does not only solve your problem on how to get rid of snakes. Gardening is also a good form of exercise – mentally and physically.

    Add A Deck Or Patio

    We are all social animals. Most of us enjoy having an intimate dinner with friends. A cold beer and a nice barbeque sound like a perfect weekend.

    Be a generous host and invite some friends over. Worried that you don’t have enough space? Adding a deck or a patio is the solution to your problem.

    Below are some of the tips that you can use if you’re planning to make your own deck:

    • Invest in high-quality screws and fasteners. Use coated screws or stainless-steel screws since they are made specifically for pressure-treated wood. They will extend the life of your deck because of their resistance to corrosion.
    • Research your choices for decking materials. Traditional choices are redwood or pressure-treated cedar. Hardwoods are also becoming a popular choice because of its longevity.
    • Use beautiful railings to surround your deck. You can use metal, glass, composite or vinyl to make your deck stand out.
    • Add small touches. Transform your deck into a desirable destination by adding small touches such as planters, lighting or a sound system.

    Create A Relaxing Space

    Stress can certainly take a toll on our health.

    Isn’t it nice to have a personal space in your house where you can de-stress? Your backyard is a perfect space where you can find your sanctuary. Make it into a relaxing space where you can just lay down and listen to the chirping of the birds. Nothing sounds ideal than sitting down and reading a good book.

    You don’t really need to turn your entire backyard into a relaxing space. You just need a small section to find your solitude. Add some comfy chairs, benches or hammock. Marvel the quiet and lazy afternoon while having a glass of cold lemonade.

    Add A Fire Pit

    Who says you can only have some bonfire when you are camping? Enjoy the warmth that fire pit brings in the comfort of your own backyard.

    What’s even better is that you can DIY the fire pit. Building one is not complicated at all. There are a lot of instructional videos and articles that you can refer to. Make sure that you have your supplies ready – bricks for the fire pit wall, twine or string, gravel, stake, tape measure, trowel, large shovel, level and a tamp.

    Spend your Saturday nights cuddling up in the fire and making s’mores.

    Create more wonderful memories in your backyard. With a little creativity and lots of determination, you can surely transform your outdoor space into one of the most hang-out places in your house.

  • A Guide on how to design a handy but beautiful extension

    A Guide on how to design a handy but beautiful extension

    Use what you already have.

    The key to a new extension that works is one that uses features the room already has. As well as adding new space, it’s always a bonus when the room makes the best use of natural light, has stunning views, and maybe access to the garden, or even improves your parking situation.

    There are many things to consider when redesigning a room. Walls and doorways can always be removed and added to give you the space you need or to accommodate a new extension, but to make sure you get the most out of a room it’s important to consider positionings of new features. Where are you going to place your entrances to give you the most efficient access to main rooms, or hallways, kitchens and bathrooms? For a balanced room, it’s important to think of practicality as well as beauty.

    Onwards and Upwards.

    One way to get the maximum value for your money when it comes to your extension is by building up. The average cost per square meter (m²) is drastically reduced by stretching more pricey building materials, for roofs and foundations, over a larger surface area. If you’re looking for an extra room, consider building it on an existing single-storey building like a garage.

    Style Strengths.

    If you’re choosing to extend your house, then it’s important to consider the overall ‘look’ of the new extension. You’re going to want it to look like it belongs in your home, and so it’s worth considering what options you have. Realistically, you have two ways to go about this. You could either make the new building a complete contrast, a complementary style that highlights the fact that it isn’t part of the original build, or you could try to blend it in seamlessly by using the same design. Roof pitch, materials, colours etc…

    The Conservatory.

    Small sunrooms are one of the most popular home extension projects and are often fairly cheap. One of the benefits of adding a conservatory to your home is that they don’t require planning permission because they’re excluded from the Building Regulations.

    One of the drawbacks to having a conservatory is keeping it not only insulated in the winter, but cool in the summer. A handy alternative is to build the conservatory with an insulated roof, with one insulated wall, (it helps if the insulated wall faces the outside edge). And if you have large areas of glazing then you’ll still get the sunroom effect and you’ll be able to maintain a fairly constant temperature.

    Glazing.

     

    Finding the right design for extending a period home can feel like an impossible task. One way to get around it is to add an entirely new space, separate from the original build and to link it with a glass walkway. The new building can then be whatever you want it to be, contemporary or traditional, as long as it complements the original ₋ the glazed walkway will do the rest.

    The great benefit of using structural glazing is that it reduces the visual impact and doesn’t overshadow your original building’s character. This method is greatly favoured by conservationist and has also been used to link existing period buildings.

    Building Outside.

    Outdoor rooms are a great way to provide your home with an outdoor living area ₋ somewhere to sit in the summer months, or a place to relax in the colder months that’s protected from the elements. This outdoor space could be a veranda or a loggia, or it could even be a more contemporary area, something set under a projecting flat roof, supported by steel poles, perhaps even with slatted sun louvres. When it comes to the outdoors the possibilities are endless!

    The Annex.

     

    If your garden is big enough, an annex could be a better option than adding an extension to your house. A garden build has the potential to become an additional games room, but it equally has potential to become a self-catered living space if you’re thinking of adding a kitchen, bedrooms and a bathroom.

    Transformative Spaces.

    Think bigger! Instead of just adding an extension to your existing home, the project could become a way to redesign your whole house. This is a good way of injecting character to bland, utilitarian and maybe unfashionable spaces. It could even increase the value of your home! And one of the great benefits of this house redesign is that a lot of it can be done without planning permissions because it falls under the Permitted Development Rights.

    Lighting.

    For a quality extension with layers of light and shade, increase the lighting by bringing it in from more than one direction. This can be achieved not only through windows and glazed doors, but though roof-lights or roof lanterns. If you want something grand you could even incorporate a clerestory! If you’re concerned for your privacy by all these windows, then you could always have a row of them set below ceiling level, but just above eye level ₋ that way your extension gets its natural light, and you maintain your privacy.

  • Are you looking for a sleeper sofa? Read before you buy

    Are you looking for a sleeper sofa? Read before you buy

    If you are planning to buy a sleeper sofa, you are in the right place. Below we briefly explain what you need to know and provide you with a resource that goes into more detail (at the bottom).

    Looks matter
    An awful lot of sofa beds are ugly. They just look like square blobs. In some settings, this does not really matter. If your sleeper sofa is going to be tucked away in your spare room, rarely seen, looks are not necessarily that important. But, in other situations buying one that looks awful, because it is cheap, will turn out to be a mistake.

    If you do not like the way your sleeper sofa looks, you will simply end up dumping it after a few years. So, your bargain buy will turn out to be a complete waste of money. Therefore, you really should buy a bed settee that you actually like the look of.

    Dimensions


    It obvious that you do not want to buy a sleeper sofa that will not fit into your room. But, you will be surprised at how often people end up having to return theirs because they have not checked if it will fit once it is folded down into a bed. Size matters, for other reasons too.

    When in a sofa format it needs to be the right size to match the scale of the other items of furniture in your home. Once it is folded down into a bed it needs to be long and wide enough for someone to be able to sleep on it comfortably.

    Ease of use
    Your sleeper sofa needs to be easy to open up and turn back into a sofa. If every time you try to fold it out you end up pinching your fingers, you will not use it much.

    Comfort


    Comfort matters, the more you are planning to use your sofa bed, the more important this consideration is. Try to choose one that has a sprung base and a proper mattress.

    Durability


    If you are going to use this sofa every day, it needs to be well-made and durable. Look for one that is made from good-quality materials and comes with a reasonably long-term warranty.

    Ease of cleaning

    It is important to vacuum a bed every few weeks. Doing so gets rid of dead skin cells and the little organisms that live on them. Keeping their population under control helps to ensure that you can stay healthy and helps to prevent bed bugs from taking hold. So, being able to thoroughly clean your sofa bed is important. Always choose a design that enables you to get your crevice tool into every little nook and cranny.


    Where to get more specific advice

    If you are ready to find the best sleeper sofa for you, simply click the link. When you do, you will be taken to the Modern Digs website where you can find in-depth reviews of every type of furniture you can think of. This team of reviewers has been working in this field for many years. So, you really can rely on their detailed and unbiased reviews.

  • Make Emails Fun Again | Here’s Almost 200 Free Email Templates

    Make Emails Fun Again | Here’s Almost 200 Free Email Templates

     

    Every business large and small knows the importance of email marketing. People check their emails at least once a day and sometimes more. The trick that any business has to learn is how to make sure that their email is getting read and not ignored or passed off to the spam folder.

    They achieve this through using HTML email templates. These templates create an email that’s for more interesting, inviting, and interactive than a traditional block text email asking somebody to visit your business or event promotion.

    What is an HTML Email Template?

    HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language. In layman’s terms, it’s the basic computer language that controls almost everything that you see and read on the internet. It talks to the internet and tells it what to display on your computer screen.

    An HTML email template is sent and received like a normal email, but it looks a lot nicer. Instead of sending somebody a boring black and white message, you’ll be able to send them a digital flyer that’s full, vibrant, and draws the reader in.

    Why Use Free Email Templates?

    If you have an important email to send, you want to make sure that it gets read, right? Whether you’re trying to promote your latest e-book, send out a periodical newsletter, or you just want to invite your neighbors to your block party, using free email templates is the best way.

    While paid templates are certainly nice, most businesses overcharge for them, and they’re not usually worth the extra money. With free email templates, you don’t have to worry about all of the extra nonsense. Just download your email template, put your information in, and send it out to everybody on your mailing list.

    For Business

    The advantage of using an email template over a traditional written email is clear, especially from a business perspective. People have a tendency to delete advertisement-related emails, and if you can’t grab your viewer’s attention within the first 5 seconds, then you’ve likely already lost them.

    Paid or free email templates are the best way to add some “Pop” to your message. You can add colorful backgrounds, bubble text, and implement responsive features that allow the reader to subscribe, click, or sign up for events.

    For Personal

    Trying to throw a surprise party for your friend or family member? Don’t send out another boring message to the group chat. Use free email templates to design a fun and attractive flyer that’s bound to bring a good turnout of people.

    Where to Get Your 200 Free Email Templates

    Now that you know a bit more about the idea, it’s time to grab your 200 free email templates! Stripo is currently running a special where you can sign up for a free account and download and use almost 200 free templates. These aren’t cheaply-made either. Each design has a different theme so that no matter what your event, message, or product is, you’ll be covered.

    Stop sending boring emails out, and embrace the new age of custom-tailored email templates.

  • How to Build a SaaS Recruitment Software

    How to Build a SaaS Recruitment Software

    Once a business grows past it’s first 20 or 30 employees, they’re going to need a way to speed up the recruitment process. America just hit the lowest jobless rate in years, and companies are facing labor shortages across the board. If you want to build a SaaS recruitment software, then now is a better time than ever, as companies will pay big money to get connected with valuable employees. 

    What are the Advantages of a SaaS Recruitment Software?

    Traditional recruitment methods cost lots of money. They require the company to pay money for advertising, often involve paying potential candidates’ plane flights, hotel stays, and more. They also have to keep several hiring managers on-hand to handle all of the new recruits.

    Needless to say, it can become quite a headache, especially for large companies.

    A recruitment program helps by automating many of these simple processes. It allows job searches and hiring companies to connect with each other, view each other’s profiles, upload resumes, and set up meeting times. Automating all of the processes greatly reduces the businesses overhead costs, and makes finding good employees a lot easier.

    How to Build a SaaS Recruitment Software

    Now let’s take a few minutes to look at how to build a SaaS recruitment software. These types of applications are generally divided into three separate stages: sourcing, engaging, and hiring.

    Sourcing

    Sourcing is the process in which potential employees and companies can find and view each other. You need to develop a way to connect companies to labor based on job requirements, interests, portfolios and more.

    Both parties need to be able to create a unique profile with personal authentication to prevent unauthorized access. User profiles should display things such as pictures, a biography text section, location, experience list, and more. There should also be a way to connect to or upload resumes.

    The best way to automate this process is to introduce an AI into your program. The AI will be able to automatically match up employers to potential hires. Both parties will be able to view their matches, and select which ones look good to them.

    Engaging

    After the two parties have connected, you need to develop a way for them to engage each other. This can be done through an in-app chat module. The AI could also help out here as well, by giving users the prompts that they need to initiate a conversation.

    Besides chatting, the two companies need a way to share files with each other. Employees will need to upload resumes, companies may want to send testing material or hiring manuals, and more.

    Hiring

    Hiring is the final step. While many companies may opt to handle the hiring in-person, a great many will appreciate being able to completely automate at least the preliminary hiring process. For this to happen, you should implement a live video chat module to handle hiring conversations.

    There should also be a way to track the hiring process. This could come in the form of a checklist, meter, or anything else that’s creative.