Salary negotiations have long had a stigma in the American workplace. Why? Because no one, neither the employer nor the candidate, want to be the first to discuss money. This leads to situations where neither part is entirely happy with the results of the negotiation. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Conversations about… Read more »
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How to Show Employees Your Gratitude … and Mean It!
This is the season for gratitude. It is the time of year we think about all of the things for which we are thankful. They say it isn’t happy people who are thankful, but thankful people who are happy. So applying gratitude to your professional life and your employees is critical. Thanking your team is about… Read more »
Planning to Fire an Employee? Don’t Make These Mistakes
Do you have a problem employee? Is someone not living up to their potential? Are they incapable of performing at the level you were expecting? Do they have trouble getting along with others in the office? There are a lot of reasons to fire an employee, so it is important to know why and essential… Read more »
Are Companies Rejecting You? Read This Advice.
It is perfectly natural to feel frustrated while you’re in the middle of a long job search. You have a resume that’s been proofread and looks great. You interview well. But you’re still not getting the job offer. Remember, this job search rejection may not be you at all! Companies have to make difficult hiring… Read more »
Are You Breaking These Customer Service Resume Rules?
Customer service is a competitive job. There are a lot of candidates with your experience, so you know you have to stand out. However, some job seekers take this concept too literally and send resumes so far outside of the box they don’t seem to fit anywhere. There are some rules for writing your resume… Read more »
Don’t Leave These Soft Skills Off Your Office Manager Resume!
Office managers are often the glue holding everyone in an office together. You will deal with individuals at a variety of levels within the company, as well as clients and customers. If you’re looking for an office manager position, it is not only critical to demonstrate your professional experience but to showcase your soft skills…. Read more »
The Perks of Hiring New Grads
Finding the right person for your open position can be a challenging process. With so many potential candidates applying for your jobs, how do you determine which are the best fit? Every company needs to make tough decisions when choosing one candidate out of hundreds. Some companies like to hire recent college graduates for their… Read more »
Use These Questions to Ace Your Marketing Assistant Interviews!
Going out for that next marketing job can be a harrowing experience. There is a lot of stressed involved when it comes to knowing if your resume is on point, your references are in check, and you can demonstrate the necessary skills to the potential employer. Preparing for the interview may be the most important… Read more »
Building a Better Company Brand to Attract Better Candidates
In the 21st century, branding means something very different than it did just 20 or 30 years ago. Today, it isn’t enough to buy an ad in the newspaper or have a listing in the yellow pages. Today, the right company brand will depend almost entirely on internet presence, social media, and word of mouth…. Read more »
Feeling Overwhelmed at Your Marketing Job? Use These 5 Tips to Keep Your Head Above Water
No matter how hard you try, feeling overwhelmed sometimes is inevitable. Stress is a natural part of life, both good and bad, but what really matters is how you deal with it. If you’re starting to feel things spiraling out of control in your marketing job, consider these five tips to help keep yourself afloat… Read more »