The holidays are here – and it’s time for fun, relaxation and joyous celebration. But all the fa la la-ing, hall decking, shopping and reconnecting with loved ones also can cause added stress and anxiety, especially if work turns hectic on top of it all.Emotions run high during the holiday season and the crunch is [...]
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You may be inclined to suspend your job search during the holiday season on the theory that no one will be hiring from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day.Big mistake!On the contrary, this could be an optimal time to gain an advantage, while other job seekers are distracted or taking some time off. Moreover, many companies [...]
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Having a mentor can accelerate your career in myriad ways, providing support, contacts, constructive criticism and frank, unbiased advice. There may be no better way to learn from an experienced pro how to address workplace issues, master corporate culture, and successfully jump those inevitable career hurdles.How You BenefitA mentor is an excellent third-party resource to [...]
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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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November 28, 2014
