Understanding how hiring managers use online social media is the first step in knowing where to go to get your next job. Communication is changing in the 21st century and showing up at the company’s door with your resume is not getting you the job. You may be on LinkedIn and Facebook but recruiters are… Read more »
No matter what you want to believe, you are never the only candidate a company is considering for an open position. If you go in to interview you need to put your best foot forward and be professional at every step. Only then will you will have a good shot at the jobs. However, there… Read more »
There are many ways to make sure employees stay safe and happy on the job and all of these duties are part of a manager’s job. A commonly overlooked perk of the job is the employee break room. A break room should be an office neutral zone allowing employees to step away from their work… Read more »
What does Big Data mean for the average workplace? As technology grows more and more companies are trying to focus their time and energy on whatever makes the most money. Hiring and employee relations don’t usually fit into this equation. This is truly unfortunate as the employees are the key to having a successful business… Read more »
Many people are fond of giving the advice to “look for a career, not a job.” Now, looking back at your job search, it is time to take that advice seriously and apply your skills and experience to a position that can take your career to the next level. Here are some ideas for transitioning… Read more »
Following up on a job lead is not always the same thing as being aggressive, but sometimes it can feel that way. Hiring managers become concerned about candidates who play the desperation card in interviews. It might be time to evaluate your own motives and reactions to find out if you are selling yourself properly… Read more »
Regardless of how careful you are in the hiring process every manager can make a bad decision. How do you recover from this situation? Here are some tips for recovering from the mistake and ways to not make it again. Review your sources. How are you finding candidates for your role? Look carefully at those… Read more »
Hiring is going to be at the forefront of most business owner’s minds as we begin months of economic recovery. Once you have assessed your needs for the new year, what’s next? Now is the time to plan your recruiting strategy. Here are four tips to help you as you ramp up this year. Establish… Read more »
Many people misunderstand the concept of prioritizing. Rather than a word that simple refers to your “to do list,” a priority should be something that you do instead of something else. When you are invited to two social gatherings on the same night but can’t attend both, you need to evaluate which will bring you… Read more »
The job search is a two way street. The company is looking for certain skills and a certain personality, but you need to consider the things that are non-negotiable as well. 2013 is a chance to change your attitude about finding a job. Rather than feeling like you always need to mold yourself to fit… Read more »