Career planning is not something you should do only when you’re already employed. In fact, a solid career plan can be a powerful tool for any job seeker — it will help you focus your job search and direct your energies toward the best opportunities for achieving the career you want. Whether you’re in the […]
Most companies hire people with the expectation that they’ll continue to succeed and move up within the organization — in other words, employees with bright careers ahead of them. Regardless of the positions you’re hiring for, you want to place top talent with a lot of potential, so they’ll become great assets to the company. […]
Looking for a job is typically a long and challenging process, and it’s often an exercise in frustration — especially if you’ve been rejected. Hearing that you didn’t get the job you wanted is stressful at best, and can deal a serious blow to your confidence and hamper your job seeking activities. However, you don’t […]
Even if you’re excited by the prospect, it can be stressful to start a new job. You want to turn in a great performance, but you’re not quite sure what you can expect, and you probably don’t know many people at your new assignment. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to get off […]
“Where do you see yourself in five years?” This, along with its various iterations referring to a candidate’s long-term goals, is a classic interview question — and for most employers, it’s an essential one. You’re looking to hire someone who’s going to stick around, who’s interested in having a career at your company. And you’d […]
The core responsibilities of a manager are to supervise, train, and motivate employees, in order to get the best possible productivity and performance. In most cases, an individual’s managerial style leans toward criticism or praise, but which strategy works better to influence your employees in the right direction? Criticism and long-term effects Employees facing a […]
There’s no denying that the world has changed since the days of printing out and snail mailing cover letters and resumes. So in the age of texting, email, and social media, where computer software scans your resume before the hiring manager does, do you even need to worry about writing cover letters anymore? The answer […]
As an employer, it can be tricky to manage sick days and sick leave. You want to make sure that sick employees are treated fairly, but you also need to make sure that your company’s policies aren’t being abused—all while honoring the contractual obligations of your sick-leave policy. It’s important to have a thorough understanding […]
No one can predict exactly what questions will be asked during any given job interview. However, there are some questions that are practically guaranteed to come out, and it’s essential that you’re prepared to answer them. These five questions are staples for job interviews of all types. With great prepared answers, you’ll exponentially increase your […]
Part of a successful recruitment strategy for any organization is looking for top talent and bringing these star employees on board. But what about the talent that already exists in your organization? Chances are, you have at least a few top performers you may not be aware of—and identifying them now may be crucial to […]