You can think of a job search like a trip to the casino. Throw the dice and hope for the best. However, you don’t have to rely on luck. Rather, you can take steps to maximize your chances of attracting the right people to your jobs. Of course, you can’t control every aspect of the…
When you submit a resume, you have very little time to make a good impression. Some studies show that you can have as little as six seconds to capture a hiring manager’s attention. Is your resume built to compete in this high-pressure atmosphere? If you don’t know, it’s time to find out. As the weather…
It’s your new hire’s first day on the job. Too early to worry about them leaving? Not really. Retention begins the minute your fresh employee begins their tenure at your company. Statistics show that a strong onboarding process can make a major difference in keeping your best talent over the long haul. One study showed…
When you’re deep in a job search, you don’t want to skip any chance to find your perfect situation. But some seemingly enticing opportunities can quickly become disappointing wastes of time. For that reason, you need to stay vigilant about job-post red flags, so you can avoid applying to a dead-end position. One study showed…
It seems like every time a return to work becomes likely, the fight against the pandemic suffers a setback. Late last year, the onset of Omicron delayed many plans to bring employees back together. Once that passes, will it finally be safe? Uncertainty about the course of the pandemic has caused widespread anxiety. One survey…
Dating profiles and resumes: what do they have in common? Hopeful searching and misinformation. We’re going to focus on the second one, helping you root out the most common lies that candidates put on their resumes. These fibs are more common than you might think. One study found that more than three-quarters of resumes (78%) are…
Some good news: most people love their jobs. One study found that more than two-thirds of workers (69%) characterized themselves as feeling “love” for their current position. Potential bad news: you might be part of the unfortunate minority that has less than amorous feelings for your present career situation. But maybe you just need to…
The Great Resignation has thrown many companies into disarray. Turnover rates have skyrocketed as employees quit in record numbers. To hold your best employees, you need to learn the warning signs that they may have one foot out the door. By getting proactive about your retention efforts, you can avoid losing your top talent. That…
The post-COVID economy has created an incredibly tight job market. This gives you leverage with your employer. As a result, you could be facing the ideal time to negotiate a raise. Yet, most people fail to push for additional pay. One study found that just 37% of people have asked their current employer for a…
Now that the new year is underway, how are those resolutions doing? Have you forgotten them already? Don’t abandon your goals this early. You still have time to develop a plan to push your career forward — something a recruiter can help you fast-track. As you entered 2022, you likely set some goals for the…
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