Planning the Steps in Your Recruitment
The following steps can help make sure your business has an effective recruitment plan:
Keep Your Snarky Thoughts to Yourself
A colleague of mine had some damage control to do when one of his staffers fired off an internal email complaining about a difficult client, and inadvertently included said client in the email distribution list. Disagreeing about feedback from the client about her work was one thing, but this staffer had also included some derogatory
An Essential Guide to Resume Feedback
I have gone over ways to format your resume, interview effectively, and send a thank you letter, but what if you never hear back when you send your resume? Then what? Most people typically move on and send their resumes to more companies and positions and hope that the old adage of quantity or quality pays off. However, if
75+ Common interview questions and answers
Your resume can get you into the company for an interview but it is up to you to be able to sell yourself as the perfect match for the job. One thing that can help you to land the job, besides being qualified skill wise, is to practice answering common interview questions. Expecting common interview
Feel Good About Your Life With These Self Help Ideas
One’s evolution into a better, happier person is effectively achieved through self help. Thankfully, there are a number of straightforward tips and pieces of advice for those looking to pursue self help, many of which are listed below in this article. Self help will guide you in a positive direction.
Business Side Projects: Using your Personal Skills
Whether you’re running a personal business or working at a company, you can always earn some extra income by using your personal talents that other people don’t have – anything from web development to auto repair. These skills can act as an “insurance policy” if your day-job business shuts down or you find yourself unexpectedly unemployed.
5 Habits/Attitudes That Will Get You Promoted at Your Place of Work
You have never been promoted ? If yes , then great! but if no is the case that’s unfortunate because you maybe doing some things wrongly, 5 Habits That Will get You Promoted , in your place of work is a piece that uncovers 5 secret ways to get you promoted .
Should You Work with a Recruiter?
Some people estimate that only 1 percent to 3 percent of all resumes sent will result in actual job interviews. That translates to sending out 50 resumes resulting in no more than two interviews. Many positions are confidential replacements, so you may never hear about them because the company seeking to hire is working with
Now is the Time to Step-Up Training
HR expert Michael Haberman discusses how important it is for companies to continue to provide training for their employees during tough economic times:
Resume Software: 8 Tips to Help You Beat the System
Do you ever wonder if all those resumes you’ve submitted are being held hostage in a virtual prison never to be seen by human eyes? If so, your suspicions are partly right.
Phoenix History
Phoenix is the capital of Arizona and the seat of Maricopa County. It lies in the midst of the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by mountains and lush fields of cotton and citrus fruits. The sun shines almost every day in Phoenix, which is why the Navajo refer to it as Hoozdo (“the place is hot”).
Where the Jobs Will Be Next Year
Where will you be next year? With an economy on the mend and renewed optimism towards job creation, many are considering upgrading their education and job status. With the right education, you could be among the successful job seekers next year.
How Bad Credit Can Dim Your Job Prospects
You’ve networked your way into a job interview. Your background is perfect and your references are impeccable. An offer may be coming. Then the hiring manager says they just need to do one more thing: run a credit check. Uh oh.
How to Work in Health Care, Without Ever Seeing Blood or Needles
Even in a tough economy, a health job can offer a good paycheck and great job security. But if you can’t stand the sight of blood or needles, you might not have considered what health jobs are out there.
The Most Annoying, Overused Words in the Workplace
“Could you interface with that team on its ad campaign that’s gone viral, and then circle back with me? If we can leverage similar assets, we’ll have a game changer.” Ever heard talk like that in your workplace? If it sounds familiar, it could be the buzzwords. “Leverage,” “interface,” and “circle back” are among the
Turn Your Bad Habits Into a Job
Managers often terminate employees with phrases like “not a good fit,” “just not working out,” and “maybe there’s something better for you out there.” While these words can be painful, they may also be the catalyst you need to take your talents, and quirks, elsewhere.
4 Bullying Bosses to Avoid
Does your boss sneer, scream, or intimidate? If so, you could be working for a career-damaging bully. “When the bullying comes from the boss, the aggression has its strongest negative effects,” says Sandy Hershcovis, a researcher at the University of Manitoba who reviewed 110 studies on workplace aggression.
How to Make Your Case for a Promotion
Do you want your boss to advocate for you when it’s time for management to decide on promotions (and raises)? Do you want your employer to reward your contributions? Take these four steps to prepare for your next performance review–and make a case for your promotion.
What Everyone Should Know About Jobs and the Recession
The recession is over. Or perhaps it isn’t, and the country is facing a double-dip recession. Wait, what is a double-dip recession? Maybe you’re looking for a job, or maybe you’d really like to be looking for a job. Either way, you need to know about the recession (or is it recovery?) and what the
How to Work Your Way Up to Management
You’re sharp, you work hard, and you feel ready to assume more responsibility–to be the boss. But how do you get yourself into a management position? What really moves people from cube farms into corner offices?