Remote and flexible work arrangements are becoming increasingly common. While they work well for some companies, other organizations have found the disadvantages outweigh the potential benefits. Are employees more productive working on site or remotely? Big companies like Yahoo!, IBM, and Hewlett-Packard have returned to requiring staff to be physically at work and say productivity…
Read MoreIs finding a new job one of your 2020 goals? Get ready now to stand out in the employment market by updating your resume. You’ve gained valuable experience over the past year. Updating your resume gives you the opportunity to highlight your current value as a candidate for a future employer and showcase your best…
Read MoreConsider this scenario: You’ve accepted a job offer, and when you tell your current employer you’re leaving, they extend a counteroffer to get you to reconsider. Now two companies are bidding for your services. This is a good thing, right? Not necessarily. It might give a confidence boost to feel wanted by two employers, but…
Read MoreWith Thanksgiving upon us, holiday treats start appearing in break rooms and the halls get decked. Corporate parties are part of the festivities, too. They can be a time to shine – literally, with a touch of glitz and sparkle – or they can sink careers. The office holiday party is still a business event….
Read MoreHow do we thank our military veterans when they return to civilian life? One way to show our gratitude is to hire them for jobs where they can provide for their families and use the skills they’ve acquired. Hiring veterans is not only good for them; it’s a smart move for businesses of all sizes….
Read More“Most interviewers feel it’s the candidate’s responsibility to be ‘on,’” writes Jeff Haden of Inc. “Remarkable interviewers feel it’s their responsibility to get the best from every candidate.” A job interview is a reciprocal opportunity for both sides to get to know each other in order to make a decision that is in their mutual best interest….
Read MoreBeing invisible is no fun. Doing invisible labor runs a close second. Yet someone needs to do the invisible labor: Make the coffee. Remember the birthdays. Listen supportively to stressed coworkers. Orient new hires. Invisible labor hurts everyone Four years ago, an often-referenced Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant article for the New York Times addressed…
Read More“I’m sorry. We believe you’re overqualified for this job. We decided to go with someone else.” Getting this news can be confusing, as well as discouraging, to a candidate. On the surface, it’s simple: an applicant with a graduate degree and 25 years’ experience at the executive level applying for an entry-level job doesn’t seem…
Read MoreHow many jobs have you had? How many of them does a potential employer want to see on your resume? Job seekers often ask this question, “How many jobs should be on a resume?” Here’s the answer: it depends, but probably fewer than you would think. Employers spend just seconds on each resume before they…
Read MoreA common question asked by job seekers continues to be, “Should I include references on my resume?” The answer is no, unless the employer specifically asks for them in the application instructions. Keep reading to understand the reasoning behind why it’s not wise to include references on your resume, as well as best practices for…
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