Up to 80% of recruiters have admitted in surveys to stereotyping an “overqualified” candidate as being a bad match for their posted jobs. The idea behind it is that if a candidate has too many qualifications or too much experience or a more senior title, he/she will be unhappy, unmotivated or quit as soon as […]
As mentioned in the most recent issue of The Snelling Blog, onboarding and orientation are not the same. They are different, but (in many cases) they are used in conjunction with one another to ensure a smooth transition for the newly hired employee. Most of us are familiar with the definition of an orientation. Every […]
Temporary and temporary-to-hire work is a great way for job seekers to gain experience while allowing them access to a local employer. However, many do not even consider this option because of (what turns out to be) misconceptions about temporary work. Misconceptions (or myths or whatever you want to call them) can keep you from […]
Job boards are a strong temptation. It’s easy to convince yourself that you’re being productive when you sit at your computer all day and simply apply for the positions you find. Unfortunately, your chances at landing a position through an online job board are small. In a recent CareerXroads survey, job boards were credited for […]
Job applications are required for many reasons. Yes, you have spent a lot of time writing, reviewing and revising your resume and you have done a ton of homework in preparing for certain –difficult- interview questions. It is easy to blow off the application process as redundant, but this is not wise, and it can […]
With the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the individual mandate provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the state of Massachusetts has entered the spotlight. This is due to the fact that the state passed a similar healthcare reform bill in 2006. There has been a lot of attention paid in the media […]
The job hunt for a civilian job can be an exciting new chapter in your life. However, it is not easy to do – the transition from “military career” to “civilian career” is hard, and the job search can seem overwhelming. However, it does not have to be. In many ways, searching for a new […]
The American Staffing Association conducted a comprehensive survey of contingent workers, where they surveyed over 13,000 current or former contingent workers from 186 companies. The results were rather interesting. The survey did reveal that the overwhelming majority of the workers were satisfied with their work experiences. However, in an interesting side note, the survey discovered […]
There are many reasons that job hunters should leverage a human capital management (i.e. staffing) firm as part of their job search strategy. These firms employ millions of people. According to the American Staffing Association, 2.8 million people are employed by human capital management companies every day. These same companies hire 12.9 million temporary and […]
Many people – probably including some people you know – swear that a compressed work schedule allows them to better balance their personal and professionals lives. Doctor appointments can be made (and kept); trips to the grocery store or warehouse club store can be made outside of peak shopping times; even exercise can be worked […]
