Posts by "psychpros"
As anyone who’s ever looked for a job knows, it’s not always an easy process. Some candidates make the whole thing harder by sabotaging themselves—often without realizing it. Are you one of them? Here are six ways you might be undermining your job search efforts, and how you can turn things around to get from […]
There are bosses, and there are leaders. Some people may be both: a boss can be a leader, and a leader can be a boss. But no matter which term is used, there are differences between a boss and a leader—and one is definitely better than the other. According to the dictionary: Boss: (noun) a […]
The notion of a career mentor is nothing new. Mentors have been around since before the concept of jobs was defined—from medieval apprentices to today’s gurus and guidance providers. But are career mentors an antiquated idea that belongs back in the Dark Ages, or does modern society need mentors more than ever? Many people don’t […]
Recruitment and hiring is a challenging, time-consuming process. The most important goal is to find the right candidate for the job, particularly for your critical positions. When you hire the right candidate, you not only save a tremendous amount of time and effort by not going through the recruitment process again—you also improve your entire […]
Today’s job seekers are facing several challenges—not the least of which is an avalanche of competition. In order to land a great job, you need to find ways to stand out from the crowd and immediately impress employers. Unfortunately, the right skills on a well-written resume are no longer enough. Here are five ways you […]
When you’re interviewing job candidates, you can often discover a lot about them from what they say—and what they don’t say. Nonverbal cues, or body language, can help you gauge a candidate’s personality, habits, and interest level in the position they’re interviewing for. These tips will help you decipher an interviewee’s nonverbal communication, and gain […]
During a job interview, the dreaded weakness question will invariably come up. It may be phrased directly, with the employer asking you to describe your biggest weakness. You may hear an alternate phrasing: What would your boss say is your biggest weakness? What is the biggest mistake you’ve made on a job? Describe a project […]
If you’ve interviewed a lot of candidates, you probably have a fairly standard routine down by now. You ask a question, they answer, you evaluate each answer, and the interview progresses. As an interviewer, you want to cover as much ground as possible in a short period of time. The more questions you can ask […]
Be Prepared to Answer in an Interview During any job interview, it’s practically inevitable that you’ll be asked about your last job. The interviewer will want to know why you left, and under what circumstances—usually in order to minimize the risk that you may leave your new job the same way if you’re hired. It’s […]
Motivated employees are satisfied, productive employees—which, of course, is great for your business. How do you get your employees fired up to come to work and do their best? Here are six out-of-the-box strategies that can help your team feel appreciated, energized, and loving their jobs. Appreciate them in writing Most leaders know that a […]