A lot of job seekers think that because of email, social media, etc., the days of the cover letter have come and gone. They would be wrong. While there are fewer instances where a job hunter needs to send a hard copy of their cover letter and resume through the mail in response to an…
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 candidate won’t…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Most of us go through periods in our lives when we feel a strong urge to put off work, avoid responsibilities or act in ways that are not consistent with our own values. Your environment often shapes the way you behave during these times—and there are certain things, such as unpleasant mental states, distractions in…
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…
When looking for a job in a new state, it’s normal to have quite a few questions about the process of navigating this change as easily as possible. How do you get started with a job search in a new state? What can you do to make sure your job search starts off on the…
