Evaluating your systems should be a way of life, especially at the beginning of the year. Take a good hard look at how you can improve your processes early in 2019. Today we’re focusing on onboarding. But how can you measure where you might be going wrong? One way to know your onboarding process isn’t…
Why should we hire you? This is a common question that you can expect to be asked at job interviews. Of course, you want to make sure that the answer you provide is compelling – but how can you do that? Just follow these tips and you’re sure to impress the hiring manager and maximize…
Your job interview is your chance to shine. You want to make a great impression that maximizes your chances of getting hired, which means you need to be as prepared as possible for the interview. To make sure you are ready to wow the hiring manager, some key ways to prepare include the following: Brainstorm…
Persistence can pay off when it comes to the job-search process, and you want to keep in regular contact with hiring managers while you are under consideration for a job. At the same time, however, too much follow-up can cause you to cross the line to becoming a pest and can cost you the job….
Are you good at negotiating deals and shopping for bargains? Do you enjoy comparing bids and prices, finding products that meet demand, and closing on a deal to buy? If you are skilled in these areas and you have the right background and experience, you may consider a job as a purchasing agent. Purchasing agents…
According to the Society for Human Resource Management, trust between workers and managers is one of six key criteria impacting job satisfaction. A full 64 percent of surveyed workers said trust was very important in impacting their feelings about their job. Since trust matters so much, you must make certain that you build a corporate…
Phone interviews and in-person interviews are both very common during the job search process. Often, you are asked to undergo a phone interview first before coming in for an in-person interview. This means your phone interview may be your best and only chance to make a great impression and move on to the next phase…
If you are a strong leader with manufacturing experience and good attention to detail, working as a production supervisor could be an ideal career path. Production supervisors have tremendous responsibility in making certain that quality products get made. Within this position, you will oversee manufacturing staff, inspire and motivate employees, and maintain order and control…
Job searching can be a frustrating experience. When you are looking for a job, you may find yourself sending out tons of applications without getting call backs. You could get interviews, but never close the deal, or have lots of initial inquiries, but never move forward in the hiring process. Whatever phase of your job…
Workplace safety must be a top priority for every employer because of the tremendous consequences that arise whenever a safety failure occurs. Employee injuries are devastating to the worker, and they also mean that a company is shorthanded and looking at potential liability. Fortunately, the risk of workplace injuries can be significantly reduced and injuries…