Job interviews can be incredibly stressful, even for the most seasoned job market veteran. In order to succeed in a job interview, you must know how to be confident without being cocky or presumptuous. Take Note of the Opportunities You might be on a job interview with your current employer because you have applied for…
Even though making a good first impression is vital during a job interview, it is not the most difficult thing in the world to accomplish. All you need to do is be mindful of how you act and speak during a job interview, and you should have no problem making a good first impression. But,…
Is it time for a fresh round of hiring at your company? Do you need to bring in extra help because of increased business? The hiring process can be lengthy for some companies, or quite short for others. But, how should you make the hires? Should you bring in someone new via temp-to-hire or via direct…
Did you know that recruiters can do more than just recommend you for an open job or place you in an open position? They can also help you prepare for your next job interview. Recruiters work for two parties; the company doing the hiring and the candidate looking for a job. The recruiter wants both…
There are so many difficult questions to answer during a job interview that candidates do not need to be dealt any other stress. But, as some will explain, there is one unavoidable question that no one likes to answer: “Why were you fired from your previous job?” This is a very difficult discussion to have…
Being unemployed for a prolonged period of time can be very disappointing for someone who is actively searching for a job, but continues to struggle with receiving offers. Even those who are routinely applying for jobs, but not receiving interviews for those jobs, can struggle with their unemployment. There are plenty of things that job…
When the time comes to conduct a new round of hires at your company, it can be difficult to determine whether or not you need to hire full-time employees or temporary employees. There are benefits to hiring both groups of employees, and many factors should be considered during the hiring process. Hiring Temporary Employees Hiring…
With spring in full gear and summer quickly approaching, many people will take time to clean out their garages, basements, cars or homes. Aside from these chores, it is important that you clean up your resume too. This will help you stay on-top of any changes to your background so your resume is up-to-date when you…
It is imperative that candidates prepare for job interviews as much as possible. There is only so much a candidate can do to prepare, and one thing that should not be overlooked is preparing questions to ask the interviewer. We are not talking about such questions as “What is the pay?” or “What are the…
Turning your company culture around can take a lot of effort, especially if it has been stale or stagnant for some time now. One way to improve the culture at the office is to prioritize it from the minute employees walk through the door. When you determine what you want the culture to be, you…