Social media exists in a sphere of contradiction. Any 15-year-old can manipulate it to their will, but billion–dollar companies still have trouble extracting maximum value from the major social media platforms. Nowhere is this truer than in the realm of recruiting. Very few companies get all they can from the recruiting possibilities offered by social media. That’s a…
Just like a corporate brand softens up a consumer for a sales pitch, a personal brand plays the same role in introducing you to potential employers. It can make it easier to sell them on your skills and background, maximizing your chances of landing the perfect job. Here are a few ways that personal branding can improve your…
Winter has its benefits. Skiing. Skating. The holidays. However, it has more than its fair share of downsides as well. Shoveling. Bad driving. Heavy coats. Unfortunately, workplace safety falls into this last category. Winter weather presents particular safety challenges. It’s nothing that you can’t prepare for. But keeping your workers safe during the winter months…
No one wants to stay in a bad situation longer than they have to. Whether it’s a bad relationship or job you hate, you want to move on to new opportunities as quickly as possible. However, sometimes the situation gets complicated. When it does, how do you know how long to stay in that hated situation? Imagine…
Often, you end up building your life around your work schedule. This makes the shift you end up working crucial for figuring out the rest of your schedule. Your family life, your social life, and, maybe most importantly, your sleep patterns rely heavily on when you are slated to show up at work. Sometimes you…
Don’t be surprised if a potential employer stalks your Facebook profile. It’s just part of the snooping (or “due diligence” if you’re using corpo-speak) any responsible HR staffer would do before recommending a hire. Knowing this, you should take whatever steps are necessary to clean up your profile and make sure your Facebook presence helps you…
Your new hire sailed through the interview process. He “wowed” HR, hit it off with the department manager and–based on his stellar resume–is more than qualified for the position. So why is he failing on the job? It could be because he’s a great interviewee–but not a high performer. In fact, there is very little…
Tips for promoting wellness during a tough time of year The eating. The shopping. The never-ending string of parties, entertaining and impromptu get-togethers. The eating. That’s right; the holidays are just around the corner! And along with all of the good times and cheer comes a ton of stress, overeating and skipped workouts. Simply put,…
SmartTalent is proud to announce the new smarttalent.net website which will help SmartTalent find employment for the talented workforce with reputable employers in Seattle, Kirkland, Fife and Renton. SmartTalent is a locally owned independent Human Resource and Staffing organization that was established in 2001. We provide a working environment in which our employees have the…
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