When you’re job hunting, the ongoing task of sending out resume after resume, accompanied by cover letter upon cover letter, can be daunting and feel downright insurmountable at times. It’s tempting to just “go form letter” and make about three zillion copies of everything, staple and mail them. Check, done and hand me the TV [...]
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Recruitment is about selling – and as an employer, your product is your company. An interview is a two-way street. Not only are you assessing candidates, but they’re trying to get a good look at your organization and determine whether it’s where they want to continue their career. Your effective salesmanship depends on maximizing candidate [...]
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Beginning with your resume, the success of your job search relies on how well you demonstrate that you can add value to an organization. If your resume is a success, chances are you’ll land an interview – the next big step in impressing a prospective employer.Value via Your ResumeYour resume helps an employer to decide [...]
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A recent Harvard Business Review study defined workplace wellness as “an organized, employer-sponsored program that is designed to support employees – and sometimes, their families – as they adopt and sustain behaviors that reduce health risk, improve quality of life, enhance personal effectiveness, and benefit the organization’s bottom line.”Employers who offer forward-thinking wellness programs not [...]
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Job fairs may seem a bit passé in today’s world, but they’re far from dead and they’re definitely not useless. They can be a valuable opportunity to stand out in person and interact with employers in a way you simply cannot do when you apply for a job online. This face-to-face dialogue is critical to [...]
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Last year, Forbes named 2013 The Year of Social HR – underlining the necessity of making online networking an integral part of your recruiting strategy. Social media has revolutionized the way people communicate and how organizations and workplaces operate. Candidate sourcing, hiring and retention are no exception.89 percent of companies use social media for recruiting, [...]
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It’s 2014 and we’re deeply ingrained in the social media age. And yes, that needs to be the focal point of your career networking activity. But you need to further expand your strategy and get creative with off-line sources. Networking is about building relationships that lead to new opportunities, using whichever media or method is [...]
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Hiring the right person in today’s market is more important – and more competitive – than ever. Interviews are your opportunity to finalize hiring decisions and get the real story behind candidates’ experience, goals and plans. How can you make them work for you and avoid costly hiring mistakes?Even Before the InterviewLay the groundwork for [...]
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According to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, 1.8 percent of people – or 2.4 million – left their jobs in December 2013. This is the highest percentage since the recession ended. Some retired or dropped out of the workforce, but most moved on to new positions.Are you constantly stressed about your work? [...]
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Just about everyone wants to do interesting work, earn a decent salary and feel they’ve contributed to something bigger than themselves. But truly motivating your employees takes more than a regular paycheck and the occasional pat on the back. What’s required is a well-defined strategy that tailors compensation, rewards and motivational drivers to each individual’s [...]
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October 20, 2014
