Posts by "psychpros"
The decision to re-enter the workforce is a big one. Whether you took time off to raise a family, care for an elderly family member, battle an illness, or other personal reasons, it’s equally exciting and intimidating to head back to work. If you’ve only been away for a short while, you might not find […]
For obvious reasons, employees like to have a strong sense of job security. When staffing changes occur, it’s only natural for them to feel a bit uneasy, wondering if their own job will be impacted. Whether you’re dealing with turnover, hiring temporary staffers, or taking on new permanent employees, change is something that must be […]
Oftentimes, employers receive resumes from far too many qualified candidates to bring in for an interview, so they conduct an initial phone screening to find the top prospects. If you’ve been invited to participate in a phone interview, your resume and cover letter have clearly made an impression. Now it’s time to continue that sentiment […]
After navigating through a tedious hiring process, it’s a huge sigh of relief to finally find and secure your perfect candidate. Your new hire signed your offer letter, their start date is set and things are finally starting to get back to normal — but this all comes to a screeching halt when you find […]
When you post a job opening for a mid- to entry-level candidate, you expect to be inundated with resumes from professionals just starting out, so it’s always surprising to find one from someone who is clearly overqualified. You may be tempted to write this person off as a simple misunderstanding or assume they just want […]
When a potential employer asks for a list of professional references, you know things are getting serious. It’s important to choose people who can speak to your professional skills and accomplishments, as you want them to have plenty of specific examples to offer up. The people you select to speak on your behalf can make […]
Finding qualified candidates to fill an open position at your company can be quite a challenge, but that’s only half the battle. Once you get them in your office for an interview, you need to ask all the right questions to ensure they’re a good fit. The hiring process is costly and time-consuming, so you […]
Many job seekers consider cover letters a mere formality or even something that’s optional, but they actually carry a lot of weight. A cover letter is your first introduction to the hiring manager. If you’re able to impress them, you’ll probably get an interview; if not, your application will quickly land in the rejection pile. […]
Acing a job interview takes a lot of preparation. After getting the invitation, you probably spend hours trying to figure out what questions you’ll be asked and crafting the perfect responses. This is of course very useful, but you mustn’t forget that you’re also being assessed on what you don’t say — and oftentimes this […]
In today’s digital world, there’s nothing more important than your online reputation. The Internet is filled with an abundance of data on just about everything — including your company. If you want to attract top talent, you must lead the conversation about your brand with carefully curated content. Entice job seekers with easy-to-find information on […]