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How Your Social Media Posts Can Sabotage Your Job Search

It wasn’t long ago that social media wasn’t even a consideration in the job search process. Today, though, it’s a key player, one that can either help or hinder your efforts. To make sure it boosts your career prospects, and doesn’t take away from them, here are a few common mistakes to avoid: Talking negatively [...]

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Maybe the Grass IS Greener!

Your job is pretty good. You’re earning a fair wage, your coworkers like you and nobody gives you a hard time. But could there be a better opportunity waiting for you somewhere else?

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How to Reject a Job Candidate Without Burning Bridges

Have a candidate with a great background, just not for the particular role you’re looking to fill? You’ll want to maintain a relationship going forward in case a better-fit opportunity opens up. But right now, you still have to reject them. How do you do that without burning bridges? Here are 3 tips to help [...]

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6 Best Practices for Better Employee Retention

You know hiring top people is critical to bottom line success. But so is keeping them. That’s why you need to ensure you’re focusing your efforts on employee retention. When you invest in this critical initiative, you’ll not only retain your star staff, but also save time and money in the long run. Here are [...]

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Top Jobs in Lake Charles, LA

  The best jobs in Lake Charles, LA are right here. With strong ties throughout the Lake Charles area, Co-Owners/Strategic-Partners Thomas and Tanya Clemons do…

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