On average, we spend over 60% of our waking hours at work, leaving 40% of our time for chores, errands, children and their activities, significant others, parents and friends as well as trying to get ahead at work. But there never really feels like there is enough time, does there? We struggle to get everything […]
Companies across the United States are not just hiring “warm bodies” anymore. They are looking for the right people with the right personalities for their culture. They are looking not only for those who have the skills but have the intangible qualities to positively impact and interact within the culture. These are the people who […]
Many times, people interview for jobs – either with a staffing firm or directly with a local company – and never receive a call back for an additional interview or are told that there are no positions available. No other feedback is given. Outside of skills, many hiring managers are looking for those intangibles that […]
Negotiating is not easy; it is not pleasant. It can leave many candidates feeling like they have been devalued and (quite frankly) taken advantage of. However, it is part of every hiring process. Every process. Sometimes, in those situations where salary is just not negotiable, the process simply becomes one of deciding whether or not […]
Taking a new temporary position can be exciting and nerve –wracking at the same time. Many temporary workers love the work style – the flexibility and the variety – but some people simply need the job, and view temporary work as a way to get their foot in the door and investigate a new industry. […]
You have made the decision that it is time to move on. You have given your notice, cleaned out your desk/locker/work space and said good-bye to your friends. Now, all you have to do is sit down for the exit interview. Should be a piece of cake, right? You should feel free to vent about […]
There are so many different ways to communicate these days, that it is hard to know which method is the best to leverage during the job search. Email, phone or handwritten letter….which method will help you stand out and get noticed in the sea of applicants? Email Email is extremely efficient. With email, delivery is […]
Fortune magazine rolled out their “100 Best Companies to Work For in 2012” list. These are the employers that, according to Fortune, offer “dream workplaces” Three highlights include: Google (#1) – noted for its culture, mission and free meals Wegman’s Food Markets (#4) – noted for its heath programs, including a “health hotline” and smoking […]
There is an old adage that says that “the first impression is the most lasting”. Everyone has heard this at least once in their life. In fact, it has also been said that it takes 17 additional interactions to diminish a bad first impression That is an awful lot of facetime to negate one bad […]
Personal branding is the process by which professionals establish a unique name and image for themselves by consistently generating a message with a recurring theme. It’s an effective way to set yourself apart from the competition and develop a reputation as an authority in your field. It’s important in this competitive job market to be […]
