Are You Creating an Efficient Amount of Rounds in Your Hiring Process?

There’s no cookie-cutter approach to hiring. A process that works for your company won’t necessarily be right for another. Every organization is unique, and it’s why hiring should be tailored around your organization’s specific needs. However, when you’re working to hire, there are some best practices all companies should keep in mind during the process.… Read More »

Setting Career Goals Can Make You More Successful

Are you looking to get ahead in your career? Whether it’s with a promotion, degree, or different job, stop wishing and instead start setting career goals. Having specific, measurable, and realistic goals in place is your ticket to success. However, if you’re not sure how to go about the process, where do you begin? Here… Read More »

How to Overcome Shyness & Carry Yourself Confidently in an Interview

Even the most confident, extroverted person gets nervous before a job interview. It’s only natural, after all. Job interviews have a way of feeling more like interrogations. In addition, talking about yourself or promoting your background or skills seems awkward; it can lead to even more discomfort. The good news is that you can take… Read More »

Why Staying Geographically Flexible May Help You Get a Job You Want

When you’re looking for a new job, you want the best-fit position that’s closest to where you live. However, sometimes that’s hard to find. If you’ve been hunting for a while with limited success, what can you do? It may be time to expand your search. Here’s how: Open up your job search parameters. When… Read More »

Create Excitement for Your Team and the New Year Ahead!

The New Year is here and one of the worst periods in our history is hopefully starting to move behind us. Now’s a good time to hit the reset button and refocus your team. How can you boost morale and engage your staff after such a difficult season? Here are some steps to consider: Reconnect… Read More »

How Do You Answer: What Is Your Desired Pay?

There is a range of frequently asked questions you’ll face during job interviews. One of the most common involves what you expect to get paid. While typical, it can be tough to answer for several reasons. First, most people get uncomfortable talking about money. Even when asked about it in an appropriate situation – a… Read More »

Should You Tell Your Boss You’re Applying Elsewhere?

It’s always best to find a new job while you’re still employed. That way, you don’t have to deal with any gaps in your income or insurance. In addition, if hiring managers see a spotty job history, where there’s time between positions, it can count against you during the hiring process. But searching for a… Read More »

Talking to Your Boss About Overtime

Working overtime can be a challenge for many people today. However, if you’re one of the few who wants more hours, how can you ask your boss? Below are some tips to keep in mind: Set up a private meeting. This isn’t the kind of conversation you want to have over the water cooler. Instead,… Read More »

How Do You Answer: What Qualities Do You Look for in a Boss?

Asking about your ideal manager is a common question in most interviews. There are many reasons, one of which is to ensure you don’t have a problem taking guidance and advice from authority. Likewise, hiring managers want to ensure you’ll work well within the framework of the company’s specific management team. However, answering this question… Read More »

Maneuvering Your Job Search Through COVID-19

Right now times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days, millions of people found themselves suddenly out of work. Millions more are weeks or even days away from losing their jobs,… Read More »