Exploratory interviews are often for informational purposes for the interviewer and the interviewee. Typically, the employer wants to find out more about the candidate and if that candidate might fit into an organization. Some companies will be willing to grant an exploratory interview even if there are no positions available.Susan Adams of Forbes writes that [...]
Read More
Social media is a major driver in marketing success. The opinions of customers who have direct contact with your company matter. Anand Subramanian of Harvard Business Review writes that branding efforts often overlook the key component of customer service.A company may develop a brand idea that includes a logo, slogan, an advertising campaign, even celebrity [...]
Read More
Business culture dictates that, when a problem occurs, a meeting is required to discuss the course of action. While a meeting can provide consensus, obtain input and knowledge from different perspectives, and is a vital part of effective communication, there are many cases where a meeting can hinder progress, add unnecessary bureaucratic functions, and waste [...]
Read More
A temporary assignment presents certain challenges in terms of fitting in with peers and colleagues. Developing relationships requires the same interpersonal skills regardless of whether it is a long-term or short-term context; however, understanding your role as a temporary employee can help you to avoid stepping on toes or having overly ambitious expectations.The obvious common [...]
Read More
When evaluating their hiring strategy, Automattic, the company behind WordPress, realized that a person’s effectiveness is best assessed through practical, on-the-job evaluation. Therefore, the company hosted “try-outs” for candidates where the person would be paid to work on a real project for a period of time – several weeks in many cases. This strategy proved [...]
Read More
Interviewing candidates requires preparation, knowledge of the job requirements, and careful question selection. However, for a hiring manager charged with conducting a last minute interview, a checklist of certain items can ensure a productive experience that achieves the main candidate assessment objectives.Lynda Bassett, a contributing writer for Monster, reminds the interviewer that candidates are evaluating [...]
Read More
There are many reasons to prepare for an interview, not least of which is to ensure that you successfully negotiate an appropriate salary. J.T O’Donnell of LinkedIn offers advice on salary discussions. Effective negotiation requires the initial setting of an appropriate desired salary range, which requires knowledge of industry comparables and an understanding of your value [...]
Read More
A study by Glassdoor revealed that only one in five employees considered perks such as a free lunch or casual dress as the most important benefit at work. Not surprisingly, 76 percent considered medical benefits or vacation and sick time more significant. However, employee perks can lift spirits and renew a sense of commitment. Some [...]
Read More
According to Jacqueline Smith, contributor to Forbes, approximately 80% of available jobs are never advertised. Success requires tapping into this hidden job market. But how can a job seeker approach such an intangible task? If you have been job seeking for a period of time, submitting your resume with no success, it’s time for a [...]
Read More
The summer especially is a time when motivation can wane in the workplace. A study by Captivate, a leading digital media company, showed a decrease in productivity of 20 percent at this time of year. Staff can be distracted, stress compounded, and absences more prevalent. With the right policies, however, the summer can be a [...]
Read More
September 19, 2014
