The term “transferable skills” is, in essence, self-explanatory. It refers to positive abilities and strengths in job candidates which seamlessly transfer from job to job and industry to industry. As you assess applicants for a role, you need to be able to evaluate these qualities just as you do the education and level of professional [...]
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The first few weeks are instrumental in setting yourself up for success in your new job. It’s important to make your presence known in a positive way, demonstrate your interest and enthusiasm, and connect with your team members. Research studies support the importance of first impressions. According to a University of Western Ontario study, even [...]
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There’s an insightful book by Robert K. Johnson and J. Walker Smith entitled Life is Not Work, Work is Not Life. It’s a meaningful title and account, as everyone struggles with work/life balance at some point – but perhaps never do the two feel more intertwined than when, suddenly, you lose your job. No one [...]
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Onboarding is crucial for setting your new hires up for success – theirs and yours. An effective onboarding process helps newcomers get to know your company culture, mission and values, in addition to processes, policies and procedures that will add to everyone’s overall productivity. Start onboarding the minute you decide to hire someone. Preboarding should [...]
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A final job interview is just that: your last chance to impress a hiring manager and/or members of a search committee before they select the candidate they want to hire. The field has been narrowed to its last point: there are only a small number of contenders left, and congratulations because, you’re one of them. [...]
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Back in the day, recruiting and data were not even mentioned in the same sentence. But now it’s a whole new world, with a wealth of software and analytics tools available to enhance your hiring process. And if you’re not putting them to good use at your company, you’ll quickly fall behind in the competitive [...]
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Like it or not, Monday morning is coming. How nice would it be to approach it without a sense of stress or dread as Sunday evening rolls around? Why cheat yourself out of any of the much-deserved rest and relaxation you look forward to every weekend? The only tradeoff is: Allow yourself just a small [...]
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When you think transparency regarding your business, think trust. Transparency is the foundation for trust between a company and all its stakeholders, including investors, customers, vendors and supply chain members, and employees. It can take various forms, but the core objective of transparency remains the same: establishing trust and goodwill through openness and honesty in [...]
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The holidays are a time for joy and celebration, but for many people, the thought of attending a company holiday party can be overwhelming. Whether you’re a new hire or a seasoned veteran of the corporate world, you can make the most of these events by following some simple guidelines. In this blog post, we’ll [...]
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It’s out there: the job you’ve been looking for. Even if you’re feeling a bit intimidated or discouraged at the prospect of finding it, with a little planning and perseverance, it will happen – maybe even sooner than you think. As far as that planning goes, start with these tips: When you find a company [...]
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March 8, 2023
