The Watercooler

The Watercooler Blog is full of workplace tips and trends related to employee retention, engagement, interviewing and more. The Watercooler is frequently refilled, so gather ‘round often.

5 Questions to Start Meaningful Conversations with Candidates

The more nervous a candidate is during a job interview, the less likely it is you will be able to gain much insight into what type of employee they would be if hired. Having some icebreaker questions prepared can help put your candidates at ease and make the conversation flow more easily. Here are five [...]

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Ways to Make Your Resume Stand Out

Recruiters spend mere seconds on their first review of candidates’ resumes – and may not see them at all until after they’ve passed through an applicant tracking system (ATS) – software that handles initial screens as the first part of a company’s recruiting and hiring process. To help ensure you get onto the shortlist for [...]

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Show Me the Money: How to Discuss a Raise with Your Boss

The idea of sitting down with your boss and requesting to be given more money may make you feel anxious, but it doesn’t have to be an awkward interaction in order to advocate for yourself. Check out these tips on how to discuss a raise with your boss: Be Prepared Make the most compelling argument [...]

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