The inner workings of most businesses are full of complicated processes. There are a variety of aspects that go into running a successful organization, including finances and human resources. Your employees want to know what these processes are. They want to be in the loop and better understand how their position affects the company as… Read more »
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Research a Potential Employer to Stand Out in Job Interviews
Long gone are the days where you can show up to an interview with your resume in hand and wow them with your skills. Oh, you still need the right skills of course, but you also need to bring more to the table. One of the best ways you can impress a potential employer is… Read more »
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Conduct Exit Interviews That Provide Real Feedback
Do you have an exit interview process in place in your company? Do they work to provide you with good feedback that you can use to improve your workplace experience? There is a lot of mixed information regarding exit interviews so it is important that you know how to conduct an effective version and what to… Read more »
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Switching Careers? Here’s How to Build Your Network
They have always said it isn’t what you know but who you know. This has never been more true than when you’re switching careers. The most successful career changers know that building your network is one of the most essential aspects of the new process of finding a job outside of your experience. How can… Read more »
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Evaluate LinkedIn Recommendations for Quality
LinkedIn recommendations are not a substitute for complete references of your candidates, but they can help you make a decision. How do you know which recommendations are genuine and which are just fluff? There are a few ways to notice the differences between good and not-so-good. When you’re looking at LinkedIn recommendations, here are the… Read more »
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Do You Know What Can Be Asked (Legally) in an Interview?
The interviewing process has caused many sleepless nights and anxiety attacks for plenty of job seekers. When you add to it the concerns of how to answer inappropriate questions, or what questions are inappropriate at all, it can become more nerve wracking. So how do you know what a potential employer can and can’t ask… Read more »
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You Need to Delegate. Get Your Staff to Buy in
Delegation is a delicate art. As a manager it is your job to ensure that your staff takes on the tasks that need to be completed and well executed. You’ve hired a staff that is competent and professional so it is important that you use their skills in the best ways possible and not fall… Read more »
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What’s the Most Effective Way to Communicate in a Job Process?
While you’re searching for a job, there are plenty of instances when the communication needs to be initiated by the hiring company. But there are other times when it is up to you to communicate to the hiring manager. You need to be in control of your job search as much as possible. How do… Read more »
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Offering Competitive Salaries Will Pay Off
The old adage is true – you do get what you pay for. Since the recession ended, companies have had a hard time reconciling their budget against new-hire salaries. But when a company wants to save money and offers lower salaries, they often have issues with a poor talent pool and high turnover. Those problems… Read more »
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4 Ways to Overcome Gaps in Your Career
Not every career follows a straight and narrow path. What do you do when there have been detours along the way? Resume gaps are often looked at as a red flag by potential employers, but they don’t always tell the whole story. If you have been climbing the corporate ladder by the stairs, how do… Read more »
