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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Companies evolve over time and so do their policies. New policies are written to prevent certain issues from reoccurring, fend off potential problems, and maintain organizational order and efficiency. As your policy manual grows thicker, keeping watch over and holding everyone accountable to compliance with them becomes more of a challenge. You need an effective [...]
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There’s no single “one-size-fits-all” resume. The key is to present yourself as the right candidate for the job. Include relevant information that best positions you for success and makes you stand out among the competition. The most effective resume is the one that gets you hired. It takes an employer approximately six seconds to make [...]
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Loyal employees are at the heart of successful companies. When people feel fulfilled in their jobs, they go above and beyond to help their organizations – and they tend to stay with them for the long term.How can you find long-serving talent that supports your ongoing mission and vision? The key lies in avoiding a [...]
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If you find yourself struggling to make more career friends and foster professional connections, you probably need to reexamine your networking strategy. Effective networking takes time and effort, but it begets great rewards.As you build relationships, remember, it’s not all about you. Instead of a “What’s in it for me?” mindset, approach every networking opportunity [...]
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Company culture – the embodiment of your core values, mission, vision, and objectives – should be a source of pride for everyone associated with an organization. The benefits of a healthy culture and work environment are critical to morale, profitability, and competitive success. In such a culture: Employees are fully engaged and highly productive. Operations [...]
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Research has shown that 46 percent of employees fail within 18 months of starting a new job – and it’s not because they lack the necessary skills. During the hiring process, managers tend to focus too much on technical and educational requirements and not enough on interpersonal relationships and finding the right cultural fit. In [...]
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The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the cost of a bad hire at 30 percent of an individual’s first-year earnings. So, you do the math. For an employee starting at a salary of $50,000, that’s a $15,000 hit to your bottom-line health. It’s beyond sobering to think of the cost when a senior-level hire goes [...]
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You really blew it this time – you made a major mistake at work. Your first instinct is to run and hide! You may react in panic, saying too much and overcomplicating an already inflammatory situation. Or you may be tempted to hastily cover up your error and find ways to defend yourself.While seeking help [...]
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Searching and applying for a job is just a few clicks away. But beyond quickly pulling up a list of options, applicants need a total process that is efficient, streamlined and user friendly.What Candidates WantTake a good look at how you currently handle applications and continuously make improvements.Dedicate a featured part of your website to [...]
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August 22, 2014
