Let’s face it: most people dread job interviews. This can be especially true for introverts or shy individuals who don’t feel confident in their communication skills. By implementing a few ......
A job description is a powerful tool. It clearly communicates to potential candidates what position a company needs to fill. This helps ensure only the best candidates apply to the ......
Like most hiring managers/employers, have you had the experience of hiring someone you thought would make an excellent employee, only to discover they were the wrong person for the job? ......
According to Psychology Today, self-sabotage is any action that gets in the way of your intent. Many people associate self-sabotage with dieting or relationships, but it can happen in your ......
In many cases, a recruitment agency can help you find a job. Why is it, then, that so many job seekers opt to go it alone when looking for work? ......
About 90 percent of job seekers make job search mistakes, reported Forbes. Since making a single mistake can cost you a great job, it’s worthwhile to learn what pitfalls to ......
A recent study involving 3,000 people revealed that 85% of all jobs are filled through networking. Clearly, those who aren’t networking to find work may be missing some great opportunities. ......
Each month, thousands of individuals around the world start a new job. While cultures vary, first-day-on-the-job butterflies affect everyone. “New kids” at work can take specific steps to combat...
Are you hiring candidates quickly enough? If you’re having trouble securing top-talent employees, maybe not. Some sources say that the hiring process can take over a month, and that the ......
Most jobs are filled through networking (85 percent, according to a contributor to LinkedIn). This means job seekers should be proactive in networking. In fact, your next job may depend ......
Have you heard the term ‘social presence’? It refers to a person or organization’s online profile, which advertises them to the world. Employers often “get to know” a job seeker ......
In theory, it takes about six months to land a job that pays $60,000 per year — roughly one month for every $10,000 earned. This statistic should give weary job ......
Baby Boomers are currently the fastest growing job filling segment. This is because a large number of Millennials are choosing non-traditional career paths that allow them to work for themselves. ......
Did you know that identity theft breaches constitute about 74% of all cyber attack incidents? The result of a personal data breach can be devastating, entailing financial ruin. Since cybercrime ......
Without Googling the answer, how many people would you guess are active on LinkedIn? The correct answer is 500 million. Yes, you read that right: 500 million people use LinkedIn. ......
“Why did I ever hire this person?” “This employee has been so much trouble.” “Do I need to let this person go?” Have you ever asked yourself these questions? If ......
Have you ever had an expectation of someone that you didn’t explain to that person? We all have. Perhaps in the past you’ve expected friends to give you a call ......
Growing your LinkedIn network is simple. It is also critical to helping unemployed people find the work they want and need. Specific actions will build a strong LinkedIn network, but ......
Knowing how to clean up your social media profile and social presence might as well be a superpower. It can literally help you change your employment status. The reality is ......
Lying on your resume in any way, shape, or form is a no-no. It will make you lose credibility with your interviewer and, should you get the job, may even ......
The law of attraction, which is defined by Psychology Today as “the belief that the universe creates and provides for you that which your thoughts are focused on,” has been ......
