In this day and age with the dozens (sometimes hundreds) of applications sent in for just one position, earning an interview means you’ve gotten yourself out of the pile and into the next round for a position, often as a finalist. As such, you need to take the interview seriously and avoid making certain mistakes [...]
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A recent Harvard Business Review study defined workplace wellness as “an organized, employer-sponsored program that is designed to support employees – and sometimes, their families – as they adopt and sustain behaviors that reduce health risk, improve quality of life, enhance personal effectiveness, and benefit the organization’s bottom line.”Employers who offer forward-thinking wellness programs not [...]
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Job fairs may seem a bit passé in today’s world, but they’re far from dead and they’re definitely not useless. They can be a valuable opportunity to stand out in person and interact with employers in a way you simply cannot do when you apply for a job online. This face-to-face dialogue is critical to [...]
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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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September 26, 2014
