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Defeating workplace stereotypes. It is all in your head.
The simple answer is yes….but not for the reasons you think. Stereotypes do not simply exist. They are created…by us. They are a product of our own minds, prejudices and need to categorize what we see around us. This need to categorize has simply extended into the workplace, and it has attracted a lot of […]
How to Approach and Recruit Active and Passive Candidates
In last week’s Snelling Blog, we talked a little bit about the fact that there is beginning to be no difference between active and passive candidates. Due to low employee engagement in many (if not most) companies and a volatile job market, the line is being blurred between these two groups of job candidates. There […]
Is the Line Being Blurred Between Active and Passive Candidates?
The definitions have been floating around for a very long time. Passive candidates are currently employed and are not actively looking for a new position. They have a good industry reputation, usually have 3+ years with the same employer and can show a progression in their career path. Active candidates are actively looking for a […]
5 Reasons to Team Up with Snelling
As the CEO of Snelling, I have seen this industry grow and change phenomenally over the last several years. Rising labor costs, especially those associated with workers’ compensation insurance, health benefits and unemployment taxes, as well as uncertainty around the Affordable Care Act, have led to an increased use of temporary and contingent workers. With […]
Look for a New Job or Start a Business – Which Way Should You Go in 2013?
Many of us covet dreams of business ownership, thinking that the hard work we do for others could be better channeled for ourselves. It is a heady concept….not working for “the man”. However, one thing that I learned a long time ago is that not all of us are suited to own our own business. […]
Should You Go Back to School to Further Your Career?
But is the expense (in terms of both time and money) worth it? There is no denying that education pays. The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced in 2011 that the unemployment rate for people with college credits but no degree was 8.7%. That number plummeted to 4.9% for people who earned a bachelor’s degree and […]
Want a Job? Part of the Battle is to Master Your LinkedIn Profile
According to LinkedIn, only 50.5% of people have a 100% completed LinkedIn profile. Being complete is very important; it makes it easier for people to find you, because your profile “lands higher” in search results. To quantify this, users with complete profiles are 40 times more likely to receive opportunities. A complete profile will set […]
Why Your Employer Brand Matters
We all understand the concept of branding. It is one of the most important aspects of any business – large or small, B2C or B2B. Your brand is your promise to your customer. It encompasses everything that you promise to them in terms of both products and services. It differentiates you from your competitors. In […]
New Year, New You….The Social Job Search
A recent nationwide survey by Glassdoor found that 1 in 3 employees plan to look for a new job in 2013, and 1 in 5 people plan to start the job hunt in the first quarter of this year. Over the last year, we have offered tips on how to make your job search more […]
4 Mistakes NOT to Make While Job Hunting in 2013
With the approach of the new year, many people will be begin anew their job search efforts. If 2012 was not a successful year for in you – in terms of your job hunt – it might be because you are undermining your efforts without even realizing it. Here are 4 common mistakes that you’re […]
