While there has been some shift in negotiating power in recent months from job seekers to employers, you still need to stay ahead of the curve when hiring new talent. So as you prepare to interview your short list of candidates, be sure you use that time wisely and ask the questions that will be [...]
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It can be challenging to stay focused during the holidays. There’s a lot going on: shopping, entertaining or being entertained, cooking, baking, planning, decorating, traveling … in addition to trying to concentrate on work. In the midst of it all, how do you keep your employees engaged and productive as the year winds down? Start [...]
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With the holiday season approaching, you may be contemplating a temporary job. Or, maybe it has nothing to do with the time of year. You might want to gain additional experience in a particular field or industry, or prefer the smaller time commitment associated with a temporary position. Or, it may be a stepping stone. [...]
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Networking has always been important when it comes to building your career. Today’s constantly interconnected world is no exception. Networking – both in person and online – enables you to build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and industries, expand your knowledge, and often, get the inside track on new job opportunities before they are [...]
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The job marketplace has evolved drastically in recent years, with the ball in candidates’ court more often than not. And even when candidates are plentiful, making the right hiring decision is a challenge. What’s an employer to do? Here are some suggestions: Know your hiring needs. Anticipate as many of your upcoming hiring needs as [...]
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The right resume can open the door to your future career. Often the first thing a hiring manager sees, it’s critical that your resume makes a good first impression – or it may also be the last. So, how can you make your resume stand out from the crowd? Know what an employer is looking [...]
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Every organization has its own unique culture. And while to some degree, company culture develops naturally, there are also ways you can drive it in a direction that encourages positivity, engagement, loyalty, and a sense of everyone feeling like they belong. What does a positive company culture look like? A positive culture promotes employee success [...]
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Searching for a new job can be intimidating. Where to begin? Or even if you have an idea of the direction you want to take, how do you go about making the right connections? What about updating your resume, lining up and preparing for interviews, and walking successfully through all the steps involved in the [...]
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Why live in Fresno, California? And, what kind of job opportunities are there if you did decide to make it your hometown? Fresno offers the advantages of big-city living, yet it has retained a small-town feel. Amenities like shopping, an amazing, diverse restaurant scene and world-class hospitals compliment farmers markets and fresh produce all year [...]
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Being unemployed for an extended period can be frustrating, depressing, and frankly, soul-gutting. It can lead you to doubt your abilities, your strengths, and if it’s too prolonged, your self-worth. Even if you’ve experienced a job loss due to factors outside your control, like the economic cutbacks that have been so prevalent in recent years, [...]
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December 20, 2023
