In the current business climate holding on to employees is harder than ever; and holding on to great employees is even harder than that. The mainstay of attracting and keeping employees is (increased) salary of course, but over time companies have found many other benefits and perks. For the purposes of this article, benefits are […]
If there is one topic that the business world cannot get enough of is the modern hiring process and online job boards. These are vital to the job finding process but also the bane of every staffing and recruiting agency’s existence. Most articles look at the HR representatives and the process of whittling down the […]
Forget the usual metaphor and listen to me; an interview is like a dance. Each partner moves and hopes that the other follows them to work in perfect harmony. When the interviewer asks a question, the candidate will try to answer it to the best of their ability and hope that they made the correct […]
When all is said and done, the decision to walk away from an awful job is yours and yours alone. Below are a few important things to consider before you cut the umbilical cord. Have You Reached Your Potential Here? If you’ve genuinely done your best at your current job, frequently going above and beyond […]
Getting hired is the result of give and take between a candidate and employer when they reach a decision that they are the right fit for each other. “You’re hired.” Those are the words you’re hoping to hear at the end of the interview process. You’ve read all the advice from friends and self-help books, […]
When browsing through job descriptions, it’s easy to get the impression that many fields are incredibly siloed. Finance organizations all seem to want finance experience, while the technology sector seeks candidates from similar technology companies. It begins to look a bit like competing companies are just shuffling talent around between one another – and in […]
Video interviews can be a great way to connect with a potential employer, especially if you’re interviewing for a position which would require you to relocate or work remotely. However, video interviews are also full of potential pitfalls. These five steps can help you to prepare for a video interview and increase your chances of […]
One of the most aggravating aspects of a job search is never hearing back on a posting you applied to. There is often not a way for you to get feedback on what you could do to fine tune your resume or find out why you weren’t selected for an interview. In some cases, your […]
Important Elements That Must Be Included On Your Resume Whether you’re putting together a resume for your first or last job, there are several core elements that need to be considered when you are writing your resume. Modern technology has made it easier to apply to many jobs without much effort, which means that employers […]
One sentence. That’s all it takes to derail your chances at the dream job you’ve been pining after for months – maybe even years. Employers focus on why they should hire you, but they’re really looking for reasons not to hire you. Read on to find out seven things you need to keep in the […]
