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…
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…
Branding has become central to most of the world’s most successful businesses. Beyond the value of their individual products, where would companies like Apple or Coca-Cola be without their iconic brands? You can take advantage of the same techniques to build your career. In a world dominated by social media, personal branding has become an…
Perhaps you’ve heard: we’re in the middle of a massive labor shortage. Of course, you don’t need to read a bunch of headlines to bring you the news that it’s become extremely difficult to find the workers you need. You live the experience every day. So what can you do about it? How can you…
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…
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