Your chances of landing any particular job are vanishingly small. One study suggested that the average open position draws 250 resumes. To bypass these crushing odds, it helps to have an “in” at your dream company. With the right connection, you can skip to the top of the resume pile. Teaming up with SmartTalent can…
Plan B is hiring a replacement. Plan C is making do without a key employee. Before you turn to those suboptimal strategies, do your best to enact Plan A. Namely, tamp down turnover and keep your top talent in place. The financial cost of turnover can be measured in the thousands of dollars it takes…
Everyone hates unsolicited texts. Not responding to these spam messages is so common, it doesn’t even count as ghosting. It’s just normal behavior. However, sometimes you have to break the unspoken rules and send an unsolicited text to a recruiter you have been emailing with. It can be a risky move. In the right circumstances,…
The dynamics of the post-pandemic economy has millions of Americans thinking about switching employers. Workers who hunkered down during the pandemic are now looking to be part of the so-called “Great Resignation.” Should you be one of them? The precise answer to this question depends on your particular circumstances. However, you should definitely consider it….
Washington represents the home of some of the country’s most iconic companies. No wonder the battle for talent becomes so fierce when you have the likes of Microsoft and Amazon in your backyard. This level of competition puts a premium on employee retention. Once you land a talented team member, you need to do what…
Poets. Advertising executives. Travel writers. A lot of professions are based on describing complex or elusive topics in evocative prose. Well, you might not be a poet. But you do have to find a way to describe your skills on paper. By capturing your abilities in your resume and cover letter, you increase your ability…
Feedback is crucial for maximizing the value of your team. However, not all feedback is the same. By mastering the four types of workplace feedback, you can target your communication to the situation and get the most out of your employees. Few people doubt the overall value of feedback. Even negative feedback has its place,…
There was a time when it seemed like COVID would represent a brief blip in the economy, followed by a quick return to normal. Those assumptions have largely disappeared at this point. As you search for a job, you have to keep the virus in view, searching for a safe situation while preparing for the…
Many companies leaned heavily on remote work to keep the doors open during the pandemic. Even after the worst of COVID has passed, a good portion of these employers will continue to offer remote options. This means an excellent opportunity for workers, who can find high-quality jobs that let them work from anywhere. Experts project…
An LGBTQ-inclusive workplace does more than make everyone feel comfortable and welcome in the workplace. These diversity-sensitive environments also open the doors to career growth and long-term opportunities. How can you discover these prime employers? According to Gallup, 5.6% of the U.S. population identifies as LGBT. Unfortunately, the representation in corporate America lags significantly behind…
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