Some people just assume that a feeling of being overwhelmed comes with the territory in a professional job. But that doesn’t need to be the case. When you’re in the market for a new job, you can demonstrate one of the most valued but underrepresented skills in today’s workplace. If you are good at managing… Read more »
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Need References? Read This First.
If you’re in the job market, you know you need good references to get to the next step of the process. But how do you know who to ask and what to get when you’re in your search? Good references can help you find the right job and get hired. Use these thoughts, tips, and… Read more »
Should You Assign Mentors to Your Marketing Employees?
Your marketing team is important for the success of your company. So, how can you be sure that they have all the tools they need to be top performers for your industry? Working with mentors can help improve overall performance, so could you consider creating a mentorship program within your organization. By allowing your seasoned… Read more »
Administrative Assistant Warning Signs that Should Put a Candidate on Hold
Before you make that job offer, how do you know this candidate is the right person for the job? A bad hire can cost your company time and money. Knowing how to look for warning signs that indicate an administrative assistant isn’t all they appear on the surface is important. Here are some red flags… Read more »
Ready to Hire? Don’t Forget to Ask Candidates These 5 Questions
Interviewing, just like any other skill, is something you need to practice. No one starts out intuitively knowing how to interview or ask all the right questions of candidates for open positions. But learning how can be the difference between making the right hire and bringing on someone who is not a good fit for… Read more »
Boost Your Job Search Confidence Today!
Confidence is important. Many recruiters and hiring managers will suggest that a confident candidate without the exact skills will still win a job over a competent candidate who doesn’t believe in themselves. Confidence in your job search is essential for landing the right opportunity. So how do you boost your job search confidence and make… Read more »
2017 Will Be a Candidate-Driven Market. Can Your Business Succeed?
It has taken nearly 10 years, but the job market has finally switched focus. Since the recession, companies have been in the driver’s seat. With far more qualified candidates for open jobs, a hiring manager could afford to be picky with the choices available. The pendulum has swung the other direction, and now the shoe… Read more »
Are You the “Perfect” Candidate? Here’s How to Show It!
Are you looking for a new job in 2017? Searching for work can be difficult and frustrating, especially if you’ve been doing it for longer than you hoped or planned. And when that job posting comes along that looks like it was custom-written for you, but you never hear back about the opportunity, it can… Read more »
Employees Dealing with the “Winter Blues?” What Can Employers Do to Keep Their Workplace Happy and Healthy
The winter blues may be more serious than we always thought. It is easy to understand why the cold days of January and February can get us down, but that also means we have to be diligent about mental health during this time. When your employees are down this time of year, do you have… Read more »
Are You Effectively Showcasing Your Customer Service Skills on Your Resume?
Many people assume customer service skills are a dime a dozen. But that is entirely false. To properly sell yourself for your next CSR job, it is imperative that you create a resume that can stand out from your competition. But how do you do that when customer service skills can appear generic? Before you… Read more »