Sending out the same generic resume for every position you’re applying for is no longer an acceptable practice. If you want to capture the attention of the hiring manager, you’re going to need to go the extra mile to prove you have what it takes to be considered for the position. Here are some tips […]
A good online reputation can catapult your company to success by making top talent want to work for you, but a bad one can be detrimental. A total of 83 percent of job seekers use reviews to decide whether or not they want to apply for a job at a company. If you don’t know […]
During a job search, many candidates make the mistake of focusing on the technical requirements of the position. While these abilities are important, it’s just as important to consider the “soft skills” necessary to the job. This skill set often involves personality traits or learned behaviors that can be applied to interpersonal relationships and the […]
There’s a lot involved with bringing on temporary support staff, and one important step is ensuring that your existing staff are prepared for the addition. Keeping your staff in the dark about incoming temporary help can foster resentment and ill-will towards both management and the new temps. By informing them of the coming changes, you […]
All job seekers know about the importance of having a great resume and cover letter, but how are your references looking? Most employers will ask for professional references, particularly if you’ve had a successful interview, so it’s important to have your references prepared ahead of time. These tips will help ensure that you have the […]
Human resources professionals and hiring managers are always facing a number of challenges when it comes to recruitment and hiring. In today’s business landscape, hiring has become an even bigger issue than before — because employees are the new competitive edge, and more companies are racing to acquire top talent before their competition does. Here […]
Having a slow hiring process used to be normal for most organizations, particularly when the economy slowed. Many employers took the view that since there were so many candidates to choose from, and a lot of professionals who were desperate for a job, they could take their time filling open positions — and in some […]
During a job search, proper etiquette can mean the difference between getting hired, and never even being invited for an interview. During a job search, proper etiquette can mean the difference between getting hired, and never even being invited for an interview. Of course, the etiquette rules for job seekers have changed significantly — because […]
The economy is picking up, but there are still a lot of struggling job seekers out there—and many are applying to positions for which they’re more than qualified. As an employer, there may be many reasons you don’t want to hire overqualified candidates: they may not be motivated to work a “step-down” job, they may […]
There’s no doubt that today’s job market is highly competitive. For many job seekers, being a qualified candidate is not enough—because there are so many other qualified candidates vying for the same position. If you want to land a great job, it’s essential to truly stand out from the crowd. These tips will help you […]