It is especially important as the economic climate begins to shift again that companies take employee retention seriously. More qualified candidates are willing to take a chance to change jobs if they are not satisfied now than they were in 2009. People cite many reasons for dissatisfaction in the workplace including a lack of empowerment,… Read more »
Everyone knows that LinkedIn is the premier professional networking site online. However, there are ways to increase the overall effectiveness of the site. Have you thought about the best ways to use groups? There are groups for every possible industry, hobby, or location. Search the site to find the best ones for you and begin… Read more »
In today’s highly competitive market companies need to step up their games when it comes to hiring the best talent and retaining super stars. Keeping your team motivated and happy on the job is incredibly important. The cost of replacing an employee is far higher than retention. He are three simple ways you can improve… Read more »
Telephone interviews can be a challenge for many job seekers. However, more employers are using this technique to try to narrow down the expansive field in a market flooded with qualified candidates. Before your next phone interview think through the ways you can prepare and succeed. Here are 4 things you can start doing today…. Read more »
Caution needs to be applied when researching candidates through their online social media. It is still in many ways a legal gray area to use this personal information in regards to a hiring decision. However, some argue that because the profiles are public they are acceptable ways to review candidates prior to hiring. Here are… Read more »
Okay, with summer on the way out and winter coming before you know it is time to shake the dust out of your current job search and try some new ideas. It is easy to become frustrated while looking for a job. Sending your resume into a black hole and never hearing back from your… Read more »
There are so many aspects to consider about a position before you even think about salary. Is the job a good fit? Can I see myself working with this team? Is there long term growth? However, it is also important to keep your salary requirements in mind so you can know how to negotiate or… Read more »
Hiring is often treated as an impulse purchase with decisions being made on the spot. Many hiring managers subscribe to the line of thinking that they’ll “know it when they see it.” You may meet a candidate who fits all of the qualifications and gives all of the right answers and you feel like you… Read more »
Temporary staffing is a leading indicator of the job market and right now the industry is pretty robust. So how do you go about making sure you’ve hired the best possible temporary employees for your short term needs? Besides partnering with a local staffing company that can understand your requirements, here are some additional things… Read more »
If you’ve been searching for a new job for quite some time you can easily feel depressed and angry about the situation. However, there are productive ways to direct your energy and to figure out what things are causing the roadblocks rather than remaining negative. If you’re landing the interview but not getting the job… Read more »