When the job interview is over, it’s hard to sit and be patient. The waiting can put distance between you and your goal, and there’s a simple way to fill this gap and maximize your chances: A proper thank you. Your note should be concise, considerate, and characteristic. Here are four tips on how to make […]
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Why Don’t Your Employees Trust You?
According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, only about one in three people have trust for their employer. In fact, the 33,000 employees polled believed they could trust a peer more (67 percent) than the company CEO (49 percent). Why should you care if your employees trust you or not? There are several reasons. • Employees […]
Be the Manager Your Employees Want
It’s one thing to be the type of manager that you think you should be; it’s another to be the manager that employees will look up to. In a candidate-driven market, it’s important for managers to be mindful of their management style. How employees are treated can determine the productivity and retention rates for the […]
Do You Hate Small Talk? 5 Tips to Make It Easier
Small talk is one of those skills that either you are good at it or you feel very awkward. Being socially adept is something that all working professionals can work on. It’s a skill that you don’t have to be born with because it is something you can improve. You might not be able to […]
Is It Acceptable to Text Job Candidates?
The job market is increasingly filled by younger candidates, those accustomed to using mobile devices practically 24 hours/day and seven days/week. Many younger job candidates are either currently employed full-time, or they are in-between jobs looking for that next great opportunity. But the truth is, they are busy and on-the-go most of the day. If you’ve […]
What You Can Do after a Bad Interview
After weeks of waiting for a job interview at a dream company, the big day has finally arrived. But, as if you have a curse put on you, everything goes terribly wrong. You wake up with a huge pimple on your forehead, your power suit has a stain on it that went unnoticed until the […]
Are You Re-Entering the Job Search? Remember These Tips
After years of working in the same old career, or years of taking a break from the working world, you are ready to re-enter the job search race again. This can be an exciting time, filled with much anticipation. After all, you have amazing skills and any employer will be lucky to have you. But, […]
How to Hire the Best Millennials
Much has been said during the past few years about how to attract the best millennials, those employees who are now between the ages of 18-34. Millennials now comprise the largest percentage of the workforce at 36 percent. This highly talented generation of employees has brought a lot of value to the workplace, but they also come […]
Why You Shouldn’t Quit Your Job Before You Have a New Job
In the quest for a better job, very often people are tempted to quit their current job before they have a new one. The thought process is that they will have more time to search for a job and go to interviews. However, not having a job can actually hamper your ability to get one. […]
What is Temp to Hire and Is It for You?
A temp-to-hire job is an assignment that allows you to work under a temporary service for a specified period of time. At the conclusion of the assignment, the company has the option to offer will generally be offered a permanent job. It’s a great way for both sides to evaluate the work arrangement and decide if […]