Congratulations: you’ve landed an interview for your dream job! You worked hard to get this far, and the last thing you want to do is make the wrong impression when you first meet your prospective employer. Your resume has provided a glimpse into your brand … but now, the real work begins.Prepare in AdvanceYour goal [...]
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Are you taking the right steps to address entry-level hiring, development and retention? As an employer, it behooves you to take a look at the goals and expectations of recent college graduates in Modesto and the marketplace as a whole. A recent survey of more than 1,000 U.S. college seniors who graduate this year, along [...]
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Summer can pose unique challenges when it comes to managing your work load and taking care of yourself and your family. Being able to maintain a healthy work-life balance has become increasingly important as workers across all industries have even more on their plates. You don’t have to make major changes to find this mental [...]
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Are you fully capitalizing on the value of social media to source and recruit top talent? Because your competition most likely is. Social media can expand your pool of applicants and yield valuable information on candidates that you may not find elsewhere. Especially among Millennials, you’ll be out of the competitive loop if social media [...]
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Conventional wisdom dictates that you slow down your job search during the summer months, as everyone moves into vacation mode. But in reality, the opposite may be true. With patience, persistence and the right strategy, your June-through-August search efforts can reap major rewards, including a possible new role for you by the time autumn rolls [...]
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It doesn’t take many injuries to put your workplace in peril – even serious peril. According to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), approximately 4,600 American workers are killed on the job each year. Among the top injuries sustained are falls, ladder and forklift incidents, machinery accidents, hazardous energy occurrences and respiratory issues. [...]
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More than 13 million people find jobs through staffing agencies every year. Working with an agency to find your next job can be a highly rewarding experience, as you not only save time and money, but also develop a valuable ongoing relationship with your recruiter. Yet there are myths about partnering with an employment agency [...]
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During the summer, productivity may not always be at its peak. Distractions abound and projects can get derailed. How do you keep employees engaged, motivated and productive when everyone is mentally on the seventh fairway or in beach mode? Take time to look ahead. Summer can be an ideal time to take stock of where [...]
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No one cares as much about your career as you do. So if you plan to continue to learn and advance, you need to get in the driver’s seat. Take charge of your professional future and set yourself on that yellow brick road to long-term success and happiness. Network to Greatness Don’t wait till you’re [...]
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Recruiting is expensive. The associated costs of a new hire can run as high as 150 percent of the employee’s annual salary. What are the most important traits you should seek in candidates to ensure that every new hire is a success? Four forerunners are: Aptitude Fifty-seven percent of businesses say they face a critical [...]
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July 31, 2015
