Leaving your job is a major life adjustment. If you have your next position lined up, you need to be sure the culture, work environment and personal and professional transition will succeed as you envisioned. And if you’re facing unemployment, you have to make sure that you fully prepare from a financial standpoint.The Pros and [...]
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Exploratory interviews are often for informational purposes for the interviewer and the interviewee. Typically, the employer wants to find out more about the candidate and if that candidate might fit into an organization. Some companies will be willing to grant an exploratory interview even if there are no positions available.Susan Adams of Forbes writes that [...]
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The key to your job hunting success is staying positive and motivated – which can be a daunting prospect when your search takes longer than expected. The right attitude helps you remain persistent and project the best possible image at interviews.Take time to periodically reassess your strategy. For instance, do you need to expand the [...]
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Last year, Forbes named 2013 The Year of Social HR – underlining the necessity of making online networking an integral part of your recruiting strategy. Social media has revolutionized the way people communicate and how organizations and workplaces operate. Candidate sourcing, hiring and retention are no exception.89 percent of companies use social media for recruiting, [...]
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It’s 2014 and we’re deeply ingrained in the social media age. And yes, that needs to be the focal point of your career networking activity. But you need to further expand your strategy and get creative with off-line sources. Networking is about building relationships that lead to new opportunities, using whichever media or method is [...]
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More than half of all respondents in a recent HotJobs poll noted that networking helped them land their most recent jobs. Networking is key to career success but if you’re shy by nature, it can be cause for extreme anxiety. You know you need to do it, but you absolutely dread “schmoozing.”The good news is: [...]
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Hiring the right person in today’s market is more important – and more competitive – than ever. Interviews are your opportunity to finalize hiring decisions and get the real story behind candidates’ experience, goals and plans. How can you make them work for you and avoid costly hiring mistakes?Even Before the InterviewLay the groundwork for [...]
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The face of the working world is changing: since June 2009, temporary positions have accounted for nearly 20 percent of all jobs – and the trend is projected to continue to grow. While the advantages of temporary employment may seem to benefit employers, employees can also use temporary work to further their career objectives. What [...]
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According to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, 1.8 percent of people – or 2.4 million – left their jobs in December 2013. This is the highest percentage since the recession ended. Some retired or dropped out of the workforce, but most moved on to new positions.Are you constantly stressed about your work? [...]
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There’s no single “one-size-fits-all” resume. The key is to present yourself as the right candidate for the job. Include relevant information that best positions you for success and makes you stand out among the competition. The most effective resume is the one that gets you hired. It takes an employer approximately six seconds to make [...]
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September 19, 2014
