As reported recently by the Department of Labor, the average tenure of an employee in the United States is 1.5 years. According to one HR study, in 88 percent of voluntary job turnovers, the root cause is something other than money. As your company addresses the pressing issue of employee churn and minimizing turnover, consider [...]
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Your resume and cover letter are polished up and ready to go, but what about your list of professional references? This is a key support document which you should have ready in cased it’s requested at some point during the hiring process. It should complement your resume and list relevant people who have agreed to [...]
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Career planning is not a one-time activity – at least not if you want to be happy with what you’re doing over the long term. You need to create – and then possibly recreate – career goals that work for you. This should be a liberating and fulfilling experience, whether it results in growing within [...]
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Declining a job offer – even if you’re sure you don’t want it – is never easy. But it may be inevitable in order to land the position of your dreams. Knowing how to decline graciously ensures that you gain respect and protect your professional reputation and relationships.Whether you’re faced with an offer you’d never [...]
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Employee retention is a critical issue facing today’s employers, as they compete for top talent in the newly-recovered global economy. With the cost of turnover estimated at between 1.5 and 2 times an employee’s annual salary - plus such related soft costs as plummeting productivity and morale - it’s a serious threat with a resulting [...]
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At a time when jobs are at a premium and you’re likely competing against at least 100 people for a spot, you have to do everything possible to get yourself into that “yes” pile. The resume is one of the first documents that gives an HR manager a look at you — so you need [...]
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“The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind in others the conviction and the will to carry on.”These are the words of iconic American writer and political commentator Walter Lippmann, who passed away in 1975 after a sterling career that included two Pulitzer Prizes. And true to form, he hits the leadership [...]
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The origin of the word “mentor” dates to Greek mythology. Mentor was the teacher of Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, who was king of Ithaca. The word evolved to mean trusted advisor, teacher and sage. Today, mentors are experienced colleagues who can provide you with invaluable help and guidance as you begin or advance your [...]
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After your job interview, you still have a measure of control over the hiring process. In fact, in some ways, your interview is only the beginning of the conversation. The right follow-up strategy can significantly increase your chances for success.After a Phone ScreenAfter a telephone screen, send your interviewers a quick email message. Thank them [...]
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You’ll never be in a stronger position to negotiate specific terms of your employment than right after you’ve been extended a solid job offer. Too many candidates concede this power by accepting the first offer given – whether it’s for salary, flex time, or whatever package you’re seeking as you make this major career and [...]
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March 20, 2015
