Not everyone can score a promotion. To move up in your company, you need to stand out. Yes, you need to be a team player — but you also have to spotlight your long-term potential. That way, you can achieve the advancement you want. We talk about corporate ladders, but more often, companies have a…
Temporary workers have become a major part of the economy. In a given week, more than three million people fill temp assignments, with about 17 million taking on those roles during a year. But even as these employees become crucial contributors to your organization, are you doing enough to make them feel like part of…
Traditionally, we think of a full-time job as nine to five. However, a large chunk of the workforce operates a different schedule — about two out of every five, according to one study. Are there any benefits to considering alternative hours, like turning to a second or third shift position? Yes, these nonstandard schedules can…
Think of how much effort job seekers put into their resumes—agonizing over every word, weighing potential formats, obsessively proofreading it over and over. Do you put the same care into crafting your job descriptions? You probably should. After all, in most cases, these posts provide your main introduction to the talent you hope to recruit….
Success usually requires significant preparation. That’s certainly true for job interviews. Headed into your meeting with a prospective employer, you should already know as much as possible about the company. Armed with this information, you can raise your chances of scoring the job. Rather than treating each interview as a generic event, your research allows…
Finding the ideal employees can represent an expensive proposition. While the amount changes based on the position and the circumstances surrounding the hire, one estimate put the average cost of recruiting a new employee at around $4,000. However, you can take steps to reduce that amount. Specifically, a partnership with a staffing company can cut…
You’re probably not that enthusiastic about heading to your job each day. That’s not a personal judgment — it’s a statistical fact. To remedy that boredom and frustration and to push your career to new heights, you should seek out a position that challenges you. First, let’s look at those stats. One study found that…
You probably thought tests ended when you left school. Not quite. Many companies have turned to practical skill assessments as another tool to find job candidates. To ensure that you land the best position for you, it’s important to maximize your ability to score well on these evaluations. One study indicated that nearly 70% of…
Every time a position opens up in your organization, you spend significant time and energy finding the most skilled candidates possible. But what about simply expanding the abilities of the employees you already have on your team? Upskilling your current staff can improve your workplace. In fact, the benefits are likely higher than you realize….
Often, contract work can grow into permanent jobs. One study showed that almost three-quarters of short-term assignments (72%) can lead to staff positions. But even when this isn’t true, a contract posting can become a crucial career enhancer, building your resume and acting as a long-term stepping stone. This fact has become even more important…
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