“Why should we hire you?” This is a question that is usually asked in one way or another during a job interview. It is also one that makes job seekers ......
Hiring managers, imagine for a moment that you are conducting a job interview that is going well. You like the candidate, his or her resume is perfect, and things are ......
Do you ever worry about being fired from your job? It’s probable that all employed individuals experience this fear occasionally. Many times, such a fear has no logical basis. Other ......
Have you noticed that employees tend to quit shortly after the New Year? If you’ve ever felt frustrated or stumped by this, you are not alone; keeping employees on board ......
Did you know that there is a secret to succeeding in your job search? The secret has nothing to do with connections, and not as much to do with experience ......
As a job seeker, would you like to have the ability to expertly communicate with prospective employers? If so, here’s some great news: you can! Becoming a skilled communicator is ......
Every manager struggles to find the balance between not being too hard on his or her employees and maintaining high standards for performance. While some managers easily understand how to ......
If there’s one interview question that’s sure to make job candidates squirm, it’s “what are your salary expectations?” You probably remember the times you’ve been asked this question. No doubt ......
Would you consider yourself a trustworthy person? If so, great. However, that doesn’t mean this quality in you will be apparent to strangers. “So what? I’m not concerned with how ......
“You only get one chance to make a good first impression” is a saying that nearly everyone is familiar with. What a true statement it is. Without a doubt, first ......
Do you remember your last first day at a new job? You probably felt nervous and awkward, like the new kid at school. If your employer ensured that your ......
“I HATE my job!” How many times in the past year has this been your sentiment? Probably a considerable amount if you’re part of the 80-plus percent of workers who ......
As a job seeker, have you noticed how the tone of job interviews has changed over the past few years? It seems that interviews nowadays are less about a candidate ......
“I think I’ll seek a low-quality job candidate today,” said no employer ever. Seriously, the demand for top-talent employees is at an all-time high. Today’s employer is looking for employees ......
“Another day, another interview” sometimes feels like a job seeker’s motto. This is especially true of individuals who’ve made securing a position their full-time job. Such dedicated people often...
It’s a new year, and that means you, an employer, have a chance to start fresh with your business practices. No doubt you made some mistakes last year that you ......
Not every employer is a good leader. There’s almost no doubt that, at some time or another in your career history, you’ve had a manager who was not leadership material. ......
“We’d love to have you join our team of employees.” When spoken to the right job candidate, these are life-giving words. If the individual being offered the position is exceptional, ......
Have you ever watched/listened to a TED talk that significantly impacted your life? Hundreds of thousands of people have. “Your Elusive Creative Genius” and “How to Spot a Liar” are ......
Did you know that there are certain questions most employers will be glad you asked in a job interview? It’s true. And, if an employer isn’t happy to answer these ......
As a manager or an employer, what work-related problems keep you up at night? Perhaps a high employee turnover rate is an issue that has you worried. This is one ......
