As you launch your job search, your first thought may be that summer isn’t the best time for it. Well, think again. Although it’s true that many people, including hiring managers, take vacations at this time of year, employers’ goals to hire top talent never take a break. In fact, even if you have to [...]
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Making a mistake is rarely a plus, even as you learn from it. And while nobody’s perfect, there are certain circumstances under which errors can have far-reaching consequences. One of these is your job search. It could take you out of the running - perhaps immediately - for the career opportunity you’ve been waiting for. [...]
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No matter how awesome your resume reads or how well you’ve followed every job search step so far, your face-to-face interview can make or break your chances of being hired. It can be a daunting experience, but with the right preparation, you can steer that nervous energy in a positive direction so it works for [...]
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Business casual attire has a lot of advantages. It’s practical, it’s professional, it’s adaptable to both the office and your after-hours plans, and it can be very affordable. But it’s important to get it right, or you may fail on all these counts. If you really want to get scientific about it, one recent study [...]
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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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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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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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Every leader – just like every person – is different and unique. But there are some common leadership styles that you’ll adopt, whether you’re heading up a project, a team, a department, or an entire company. Here are a few common samples. Can you identify yourself in any of them? (Hint: To achieve optimal effectiveness, [...]
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If you play soccer, hockey, lacrosse, handball, or polo, you know first-hand the value of scoring a goal. Getting there requires planning, skill, perseverance, and practice. And the feeling of reward afterwards is awesome! The same is true in life and in your career. To develop into a superstar, you need to determine what matters [...]
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June 28, 2023
