A lot of today’s jobseekers – especially younger ones – are being pickier than their predecessors. Many are now asking questions about the work they’ll perform – and where they’ll perform it. Still others may decide to jump ship if they feel it’s not what they signed up for – leaving the hiring company in…
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Should I Use A Recruiter to Find My Next Job?
Making a career change or job shift is not only stressful for most professionals but challenging and time-consuming. Sure, finding that dream job can be an exciting life-changer, but the process that often goes with it is never easy. Especially if you’re already employed and don’t have the time it takes to weed out the…
The Do’s and Don’ts for Building Co-worker Friendships
Let’s face it – whether working in the office or remotely – most of us spend the majority our waking hours interacting with our co-workers. While some of these relationships are business-only, many others turn into office friendships. These types of interactions can make the job fun and less tedious. In fact studies have…
Should I Use A Recruiter to Find My Next Job?
Making a career change or job shift is not only stressful for most professionals, but challenging and time-consuming. Sure, finding that dream job can be an exciting life-changer, but the process that often goes with it is never easy. Especially if you’re already employed and don’t have the time it takes to weed out the…
Not the Right Experience? Don’t Overlook A Candidate’s Other Skills
The rule of thumb for hiring managers and HR professionals is to always hire the most qualified person for a job opening. And while that’s still true, companies that can spot high-potential, but underqualified applicants can gain a serious competitive advantage. To be clear, there’s a difference between unqualified and underqualified. An unqualified…
Use These Tips to Find the “Hidden Gem” Candidates
Searching for the best candidates to fill your open positions is not only time-consuming, but expensive. In fact research has shown that the average cost per hire comes to $4,700 per person – taking 36 to 42 days to fill a position on average. That’s a lot of time and money – especially if hiring managers will…
The Power of Confidence in the Workplace
The ability to project confidence is an important skill in the workplace. When you are confident, people are more likely to listen to you and take you seriously. Additionally, confidence can help you feel more comfortable in difficult situations and make it easier to stand up for yourself. Regardless of your field, confidence is a…
Ask Yourself This: What Do You Love To Do?
If you’re reading this and answered to yourself that you are not doing what you love to do in your career, it means you may have subconsciously decided it’s time for a change. And that’s a big deal! Changing your career is a huge decision and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. But don’t worry,…
Time Management Skills to Make You a Better Employee
Time management skills are more critical than ever in today’s fast-paced world. They can mean the difference between getting ahead at work and falling behind. Employers increasingly value employees who can make the most of their time and get results. And in turn, employees who can manage their time well are more likely to be…
What Are the Top Skills Today’s Employers Look For?
With so many job candidates – and so little time for HR managers, recruiters and hiring managers to weed out candidates – your resume must stand out from the crowd. One of the best ways is to highlight your most marketable skills on your resume and cover letter so employers can quickly see what you…