How To Guide to the Tactful Interview Follow-up

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After a job interview, candidates should generally provide some follow up to the hiring authority. It shows professionalism and makes a good impression.  Hiring decisions may not be made on qualifications alone, but also on the impression made on the hiring authority. Effective follow-up shows persistence and enthusiasm for the company. Here’s how to handle […]

HR Tips: What To Include in New Employment Packets

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When a candidate is offered employment by an organization and accepts, an informal type of legal contract is created. The employee is providing work to the employer and the worker is paid for his or her service. However, there are other issues in the workplace that expand on this concept. New employees need to be […]

How to Prepare Your References During a Job Search

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Looking for a new job and want to present yourself in the best possible light as a candidate to potential employers? Then it’s time to not only revamp your resume and cover letter, but to get your references revved up! As a serious contender, you should have at least 3-5 references, all of whom are […]

The Benefits of Offering Educational Assistance to Employees

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Having a highly skilled workforce can be the mark of a great organization. Most employees enjoy learning new things and having the opportunity to apply what they learn in their employment.  Workers do not like to become stagnant doing the same thing each day without being challenged. Offering educational benefits can help enrich employees and […]

The Warning Signs Of Job Search Anxiety…and How To Avoid The Issue

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Looking for a new job can be a stressful process for anyone. The fear of the unknown and the feeling of not being in control can cause anxiety. Some people worry they may not be able to find employment especially in an economic downturn. Job seekers may become frustrated with continual rejection from employers. Recognizing […]

Should You Rehire Past Employees? The Pros and Cons

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One of the issues that hiring managers have to consider is rehiring candidates that used to work for their company.  These candidates are sometimes referred to as “boomerang” employees because they come right back. There are benefits and drawbacks to hiring back employees. Unlike new candidates, these former workers are known to the employer, however […]

What 3 Career Lessons Steve Jobs Taught Us

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The world was recently rocked by news of Steve Jobs’ untimely death at the relatively young age of 56. Apple’s former CEO had named his successor in August due to failing health stemming from his battle with pancreatic cancer, but very few people could imagine a world without one of the most creative thinkers and […]

Keeping the Workplace Fresh: How to Reduce Turn-over in Young Employees

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Is your company noticing a higher than average rate of young employees leaving for other opportunities? The newest generation of workers, known as the “Millennials” is a challenging group of workers who have an entirely different set of work interests and abilities. It is true that this younger group of employees does require a different […]

Why Didn’t You Hire Me? How To Answer Questions From Rejected Candidates

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In the hiring process there is often a gap in the expectations of applicants and the hiring manager. The authority seeking to fill a position is generally inundated with an overwhelming number of applications and resumes.  The goal is to find the most qualified candidate in the least amount of time since an unfilled position […]

Smart Hiring: Candidates Who are Unemployed vs. Employed but Looking

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Even with the increase in available candidates due to higher than normal unemployment levels in many regions, recruiters still often have trouble finding the right person for each assignment. There are some clear benefits of hiring unemployed candidates over employed but looking (passive) candidates – mainly that unemployed people are readily available to start work. […]