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Whether you’re new to job searching or just haven’t job searched in a while, you may be feeling a bit adrift. Job searching can be a complicated process — and it often doesn’t give you a lot of feedback to work with. To help, here are some answers to the most common questions. 1. How… Read more »
Often times in HR we take pride in making sure we are ALWAYS administratively compliant. It can be challenging at times, especially if you are juggling multiple clients, with multiple requirements. From background checks, e-verification’s, client documents, and state law policies it can almost be common to misplace a sensitive material along the way! The… Read more »
In a recent article, it was reported that 1 in 3 job applicants lie on their resume. Are you one of them? Speaking as a manager, discovering false information on a resume is sufficient reason to reject a candidate outright. Before you include false information on your resume, consider the following: Employers know that life… Read more »
It takes more than a great resumé to get your dream job. To be a successful candidate and team member, you have to be able to connect productively with the people you encounter on the job. This takes “people skills:” the ability to create and sustain effective relationships at work. Here are a couple of… Read more »
If only job hunting could still be as simple as seeing a job posting in the classifieds, applying for the position, and starting your new employment endeavor. Job search today is more sophisticated , trickier, and highly competitive. You have to be imaginative, savvy and smart to be successful. Just responding to advertisements in the… Read more »
LinkedIn is continuously making changes to its platform, making it easier for you to see who’s in your network and to keep track of industry trends and insights. These connections make LinkedIn a very powerful tool for job seekers. It’s publishing platform is now open to everyone, and if you don’t have a website or… Read more »
Saying no to new things feels comfortable to a lot of people and it’s usually the easy way out, especially in a work situation. Saying yes will yield you much better results, help build your self-confidence, and will force you to step out of your comfort zone. Here are a few benefits of saying, “Yes”… Read more »
Job fairs are great ways to network, and may even result in future career options. They key is to put in the effort. Just simply showing up won’t guarantee you a job but there are ways to make you more prepared for job fairs. Do Your Research Most job fairs provide lists of attendees well… Read more »
Public speaking is a difficult skill. Not everyone is naturally good at it, which is why there are specialized courses and groups that help people improve and develop their public speaking skills. Every public speaking opportunity is an opportunity to grow your leadership, your influence and your career. Developing your speaking skills enables you to… Read more »
Staffing firms want the best candidates for themselves and for their clients, but what gets the attention of the best of the best? Here are some tips that will keep your firm on the radar of top job candidates. Reputation Get quotes from satisfied candidates as well as client companies for each area of your… Read more »