In today’s marketplace, if you don’t stand out as a desired employer, you run the risk of losing good talent to your competition. First impressions matter to candidates – and this includes efficiency and responsiveness as they consider your company as a possible place to work. So, be sure you’re poised for success as you [...]
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Today’s talent market continues to lean in favor of candidates. Both active and passive job seekers have the advantage: in most cases, they can pick and choose their next employer from numerous options. This is not news, but this labor scenario continues to drive hiring and retention strategies. Navigating it becomes a lot easier, less [...]
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The way people in general, and job seekers specifically, consume content has change dramatically in recent years. This means the way you communicate key business messages – including job opportunities and your employer brand – also needs to keep changing, to stay on pace with the world. With that in mind, it’s critical to stay [...]
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Your organization needs to stand out if you want to build an industry-leading team and remain an employer of choice. You already know that your company reputation matters – and now more than ever, it can be a deal breaker when it comes to staffing. Consumer Brand vs. Employer Brand Your consumer brand is your [...]
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As you advance along your career path, make no mistake about it. You do need strong technical skills and experience relevant to your field. In addition, there are certain soft skills - also known as transferable or power skills - which can be the deciding factor in whether or not you land the job of [...]
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As you prepare to interview job candidates, you probably spend a considerable amount of time planning which questions to ask. As you should; after all, an interview is often the last step before your final hiring decision. However, it’s equally important to know which questions not to ask and which topics to avoid all together. [...]
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As you anticipate your first day at a new job, get ready to embrace the change! Things will be different from your last role – and that’s more than okay. It’s exciting and offers a world of promises and prospects, as you enter this new phase in your career. Approach day one with an open [...]
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Time to fill vacant jobs averages approximately 44 days, an increase of 50 percent since 2010. This trend doesn’t bode well for employers who want to win the competitive talent war - especially with unemployment continuing at a low rate and supporting a candidate-driven market. Slow hiring has a negative ripple effect that hurts your [...]
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To err is human. Everybody makes mistakes. But when a blunder happens at work, it can be embarrassing, humiliating or worse. Or at least it feels that way. When it happens to you, take a deep breath. You will get through it – and there are helpful steps you can take towards recovery and damage [...]
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As you compete for your next job, how can you ensure you’re at the head of the pack? To stand out from the competition, emphasize those softer, transferable skills that make your personal brand unique. These are the characteristics you can take to almost any job – and often, they are what sets you apart [...]
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September 11, 2024
