If you are seriously considering a candidate for your open position, do not overlook the importance of checking with their past employers and talking to their references. This should be a prerequisite to making a job offer. The harsh truth is: A significant percentage of applicants lie on their resumes. In one recent survey, 56 [...]
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If you work full time, you may fit into the majority of similar people in the United States who, according to recent statistics, spend an average of 37 hours a week, or 7.4 hours a day, at work. Those who are happy with their jobs are 12 percent more productive than others. It’s encouraging to [...]
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Your resume alone may not be enough to get you in the door for an in-person job interview. Often, a telephone interview is a preliminary step. For instance, if a prospective employer has 100 applicants for a position, they may narrow the field to 15 who are interviewed by phone – and then seven or [...]
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Successful recruitment begins the moment you decide to hire a new employee – and continues through your hiring strategy and process. Sometimes, despite all your best efforts, a bad hire happens. If you fear that’s the case, there are signs you can watch for to help verify your concern. Red Flags Let’s hope it didn’t [...]
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What do you do if the employee who showed so much promise during their interview turns into something else entirely? On the job, they are lazy and unmotivated. They may even drag others down with them – and they will most likely have a negative effect on morale, productivity or profitability. Yikes! Granted, there will [...]
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Asking for feedback after a job rejection can be a bit stressful – but it also can be very beneficial as you continue your search for a new position. When, how and why should you take this step? First of all, keep your spirits up. Maybe that one employer didn’t think you were right for [...]
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Even the savviest job hunter can fall prey to common mistakes in the process of finding their next great position. By simply being aware of possible blunders, you can more easily avoid them as you hone in on your next career move. Here are four simple pitfalls and some tips for steering clear of them: [...]
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Hire well and you’ll have a high-performing and happy team. Hire just one wrong person – sometimes called a “misfire hire” – and you’ll spend a lot of time, money and energy doing damage control. Have the right process, with the right checks and balances in place. Select wisely to achieve business growth while providing [...]
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February 20, 2017
