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Monthly Archives: October 2019
The High Cost of Employee Turnover Among Project Managers
Employee turnover is simply a fact of life in the business world. The days when employees would stay and grow with a company for the duration of their working life are gone.
What Part of Hiring Return-On-Investment (ROI) Do You Not Understand?
Some investors buy a cheap stock, rather than pay more to buy stock of a good company that will increase in financial value. Similarly, some hiring managers are too cheap to use hiring tools that increase their likelihood of hiring applicants who become productive, profitable employees.
Ten Common Hiring Mistakes Done by Managers
To err in hiring is human – and is considered to be very expensive. It is not expected that every time one makes the right hiring decision and every hire turns out to be a superstar in the organization, yet the damage can be controlled better if precautions have been proactively taken in every organization.
6 Practical Benefits of a Summer Job
Working during the summer can be very valuable experience for those looking to enter an area of the job market that is competitive.
UI & UX What’s the Difference
Think of UX as the doctor of the body, maintaining the overall health of the body while UI brings on the sexy and keeps the body looking fine. Clear as mud, right?
Top 4 Resume Mistakes that Could Cost You the Job
In a rocky job market, it can take quite a bit of effort to find gainful employment. When preparing your resume avoid the top four mistakes that could get in your way of finding the perfect job.
How to Manage Your Job References
Dealing with job references is often times like dealing with the pink elephant in the room. You know you’re supposed to address and take care of this issue, but because you don’t know where to start, you simply don’t take action at all.
Looking to Break into a New Industry?
It’s not that easy to change careers. Whether you’re looking for a new job or considering a new business venture, you’ll have to go through several steps to get where you want. Here are some tips to keep in mind when entering a new industry.
Experts Speak up on Job Application Letter
So, you finally completed your resume, and now it is time to compose your application letter. To get noticed you want your application letter to stand out to the hiring manager.
Administrative Assistants: 6 Top Needed Requirements from The Employers
Nowadays, with the high growth in economic competition, this job has become the more necessary, and it has caused to the amounts of companies have provided some special incentives to encourage their current employee as well as attract more potential clerical staff.
How to Write a Good Resignation Letter
Your resignation letter should be a short letter that formally informs your current employer that you are leaving your job. You may have to serve a notice period of a month or two after submitting your resignation letter.
7 Ways To Ease The Transition From Stay-At-Home Mom To Working Mom
It is a myth that stay-at-home moms are doomed to forever struggle with getting back to work. The truth is that while it may indeed be a challenge, it is very possible for SAHMs to regain their professional career outside the home.
3 Ways to Survive and Thrive After an Unexpected Job Layoff or Firing
Unfortunately, layoffs are part of being in the employment market. Sometimes they are unavoidable, and they can come as a surprise. But that doesn’t mean they have to shake your confidence. Here are some tips to get you back on your feet.
Recent MBA Graduates Without a Job – 10 Tips to Take Control of Your Career
Graduating without a full-time job is stressful and can zap your confidence. I know because I was there. This article breaks down the steps you need to do in order to refocus and achieve the career you want.
Ghosted by Your Candidate? Become a Ghostbuster
Have you been ghosted on your candidate’s first day of work? If you take the right steps both during the interview process and after the offer was accepted, you could soon be living in a ghost free environment!
The Magic of Brick & Mortar Recruiting
Technology is here to stay and that is a fact. But does this mean that the days of face-to-face relationship building are over? Not necessarily. The balance between human interaction and today’s technology can be a beautiful thing.
Preparing for a Video Interview
Video interviews are becoming more popular each day. If you haven’t been a part of a video interview yet, you likely will be at some point. The good news is preparing for a video interview is similar to preparing for a traditional interview.
Do you have any questions? Responses that will set you apart from other applicants
Imagine you’ve just had a great interview with the hiring manager for a new job you’d love. The hiring manager has one last question: “So, do you have any questions for me?” Are you ready? Have you planned ahead or come up with new questions during the course of the interview? We’ve put together a […]
Avoid these body-language no-no’s in an interview
You may be saying all the right things during your big interview, but your body language might be undermining your chance at a new job. Check out these tips to avoid common body language pitfalls.
Make a Dynamic First Impression During Your Job Interview
Your interviewer is already forming their opinion of you from the moment you walk through the door–and how you present yourself will have a substantial impact on whether or not you’re hired.
Getting the Job You Desire: Preparing for Various Interview Types
Sometimes you know what type of interview you’re going to walk into and sometimes you don’t. So to be prepared for anything, let’s take a brief look at varying interview types.
How to Communicate Effectively During A Telephone Interview
Many companies start the job interview process with a telephone interview to get to know a candidate before the in-person interview. This allows the interviewer to select the best potential employee for the next step in the interview process and save a lot of time. Some people don’t represent themselves best over the phone, so […]
Put a little Zing in your Resume with these 5 Easy Tips
Whether you’re actively seeking new employment or might be open to a new career move, it’s a good idea to make sure your resume is ready when opportunity knocks. Making the following simple “renovations” can transform your resume and increase your chances of standing out in the crowd. 1. Ask yourself: “Does this need to be […]
8 Mistakes You’re Making in Your Job Hunt – Fix Them!
Looking for a job is one of the most stressful activities in a person’s life. It is especially difficult if what you’re searching for requires certain levels of experience or you don’t meet all qualifications.
The 10-Second Resume Rule: Make an Immediate Impression or You Lose
Nearly 75% of all applicants for any position are easily removed in this initial screening process. Did you get that? Within the first 10 seconds of resume review, 75% of applicants are rejected. Hasta la vista. Catch you later. Thanks for applying.
How To Format Your Resume For Internet Job Searching
Gone are the days of delivering printed resumes to your potential employer’s office. Rather, now you have to worry about keyword usage, electronic formats, and automated scanning. Learn more about how to navigate modern resume writing.