An eternity can pass between the job interview and finding out whether you landed the job — at least that’s what it often feels like to candidates. Hiring managers, on the other hand, have a lot going on during those weeks, but they are wise to be just as tuned in as candidates to how…
Read MoreStop Wasting Time at Networking Events: What Top Recruiters Do Instead When you are searching for a new job, networking plays a major role. But what if you’ve had your fill of crowded happy-hour-type events or breakfast mingles? Those traditional forms of networking are good, but sometimes they don’t make sense. Either circumstances require them…
Read MoreAre These 7 LinkedIn Mistakes Killing Your Job Search Before It Even Starts? It’s wise to assume that a potential employer will check out a candidate’s LinkedIn profile. Is yours ready to impress? The LinkedIn profile is a key piece of professional branding. It’s one of the first things that rises to the top when…
Read MoreHow to Explain a Gap in Employment Without Losing the Opportunity Riders on London’s Metro are told to “mind the gap” every time they get off the train, because the gap between the train door and the station platform will trip them up if they aren’t paying attention to where they step. Job seekers need…
Read MoreAre your employees engaged? Hopefully the answer is yes, but how can you tell? And what is the answer to the question of how to improve employee engagement? Organizations that have highly engaged employees are at least twice as likely to be top financial performers in their industries as ones with low engagement, according to…
Read MorePhone Interview Questions to Ask: What Recruiters Recommend Does your organization’s hiring process include phone interviews to filter the flood of job applicants? Many hiring managers use this screening method to ensure that in-person interviewing will feature the candidates with the most promise. Let’s focus on the best phone interview questions to ask next time…
Read MoreVideo Interview Tips: What Recruiters Actually Look for on Camera If you’re seeking a new job, you need to be camera ready. No, you don’t need a makeup artist, but you do need to prepare for a video interview, which is becoming more and more common in today’s workplace. In this article, we’ll cover the…
Read MoreHow to Update Your Resume and Launch a Successful New Year Job Search Is 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…
Read More“How can I tell if they’re really working?” Too often, this question nags at managers of remote workers. It indicates a deeper problem: lack of trust at the core of the working relationship. This dysfunction might crop up even when both parties are in the same space, but without care it can really blossom when…
Read MoreHow to Build Civility in the Workplace and Create a Positive Team Culture Road rage. Obnoxious diners bullying the server. Social media snark. Break room blowhards. Unfortunately, these are not isolated incidents. We might become weary of hearing about the loss of civility in the workplace and in our culture, but there is no denying…
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