Email is a valuable job-search tool. The account you send your email message from, your subject line, any files you attach, and last but not least, your signature – all make a difference in how you present yourself to a potential employer. Begin by using full words, not acronyms or slang, throughout your message. Also, [...]
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Today’s most talented professionals have their choice of job opportunities, with employers vying for their attention and services. You need innovative ways to sell potential hires on the unique benefits of joining your team – before your competition beats you to them. Develop a Winning Candidate Experience Your candidate experience should be no different than [...]
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Will 2017 be the year you move up the career ladder and land your next great job? How can you ensure that you get on the right rung to success? Never Stop Networking Face-to-face networking remains one of the most successful job search techniques. The best opportunities are part of the “hidden job market” that [...]
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Many elements add up to a winning corporate culture – and it doesn’t happen overnight. Rather, a successful culture grows piece by piece and day by day, by getting buy-in at all organizational levels and paying attention to simple details. Use these five tips to make a better company culture your 2017 New Year’s resolution. [...]
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When you have a job opening to fill, you typically have to sort through resumes. Lots of resumes. You can save yourself and your team a lot of time and energy by knowing what to look for – right up front. You need to ensure that the candidates you consider are exactly who they say [...]
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During the holiday season, it’s tempting to put your job search on hold and just make it next year’s resolution. But hiring doesn’t stop during November and December. Think again. If you use the right approach and techniques, this can be a great time to find the position you’ve been looking for. Many businesses typically [...]
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Focus is key when searching for a job. You need to stay on track and optimize your time for the best possible results. To stay “hands on,” be sure to target specific positions and industries – and consider working with a professional recruiter who can help you pinpoint and achieve the right career fit. Hit [...]
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When you’re interviewing job candidates, your goal is to find the right person for the job. This means finding and weeding out the weakest applicants as you narrow down your list and ultimately make the right match. Watch for these warning signs in candidates. Often, they are harbingers of bigger, long-term issues. Punctuality Problems Unless [...]
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Recruiters and employers use LinkedIn constantly as a search tool to assess candidates’ experiences, competencies, creativity and personality. Your LinkedIn profile is the premier online place to showcase your unique talents and personal brand. Use these tips to make your profile the very best it can be: Make a custom URL. Just like any other [...]
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Forbes recently reported that the average workplace houses up to four generations: veterans, who were born before 1946; Baby Boomers, who were born between 1946 and 1964; members of Generation X, who were born between 1965 and 1979, and Millennials, who were born between 1980 and 2000. Of these groups, there are approximately 66 million [...]
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January 5, 2017
