Tips to Improve Your LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a great social media platform for professionals. But, you may not be connecting to who you would like to. The following are six simple steps to consider to give that first impression a tune up: Revisit Your Goals. At its most basic level, LinkedIn is about marketing: marketing your company, your experience and […]
Why Should You Use a Recruiter??
Your company should use a recruiter because the best people aren’t looking for a job — they are already working. These are the proven performers who are in the top five or ten percent of their profession. They don’t typically read the “help-wanted” ads, they don’t keep their resumes circulating, and they don’t visit the […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Resume Writing
A great résumé is still one of the most important contributing factors to landing a good job. After all, it offers recruiters and potential employers a quick and clear overview of your relevant skills, experience, and education so they can decide whether to invite you for an interview or not. And if successful, it helps […]
4 Great Answers for “Why Are You Interested in This Job?”
Be Specific Before going into an interview, it’s understood that you should do research. It’s not enough to know the name and industry of the company – do your best to dig deep! It’s better to be over-prepared than to be caught off-guard. When I was 16, I interviewed for a part-time position at […]
(April) Fool-Proof the Hiring Process!
April Fool’s Day is here and so are some tips to fool-proofing your hiring process to avoid law-suits! Avoid law-suits by ensuring a blind hiring process with these three simple techniques. 1.) Accept applications exclusively online. Instruct applicants to remove their birth dates, graduation dates, and personal information from resumes and cover letters before submitting them. 2.) Have […]
Professional Hiring On the Rise
Staffing Success Magazine states that 60% of hiring managers are expecting an increase in hiring for the first half of 2015, but finding the qualified candidate can pose a challenge for many employers. For some companies the hiring process has lengthened and there has been a 3% increase in the number of candidates who are rejecting […]
9 Steps to Managing Diseases in the Workplace
According to Texas Business Today, the recent scare of the Ebola virus has many employers expressing concern for the heath of their employees and the effect this has on the overall flow of business. Historically, this is not the first disease to cause public health concerns; in the recent past H1N1, H1N5, AIDS, HIV, and swine flu viruses have all […]
