With record low unemployment rates recruiters have to work much harder, or smarter, or both to generate adequate applicant flow. Excellent pay and attractive benefit packages are still necessary to attract talent, but in today’s competitive environment they may not be enough. How do effective organizations stand out from the crowd? They actively manage their […]
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Should I stay or should I go now? Is it better for your career to stay at one company or to have a series of different employers? This is one of the most hotly debated career issues. In years gone by the answer was much easier. If you stuck around with one employer for 30 […]
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Costumes, candy, pumpkins, and parties – Halloween is here! While you are getting into the spirit, career planning may be the farthest thing from your mind. After all, what can Halloween and your career plan have in common? Could be more than you think. Here are five things Halloween can teach you about planning your […]
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Are you searching for a job, or perhaps thinking about a career change? The process of looking for a job can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are many online resources to help you navigate this. Here are six tools I recommend to my clients. Hoovers.com D&B Hoovers collects and analyzes enormous amounts of data on businesses, […]
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Every businessperson is acutely aware of the tight labor market. As unemployment hits 50-year lows, the cost of recruiting is skyrocketing. This puts pressure on HR and operations alike to improve retention. Many are turning to employee recognition programs to keep key talent satisfied with their jobs. Employees who feel appreciated tend to perform better […]
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Congratulations! You got past the resume review and landed an interview. You have prepared thoroughly, rehearsed, got dressed in your finest suit, and arrived on time. Just then you realize that the interview is going south. Maybe you fumbled a question or two. Perhaps the hiring manager is ill-prepared or giving you the old poker […]
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Working from home has its advantages. The coffee is great, and the commute is fantastic. Along with all of the benefits people get from working at home, the territory also comes with a potentially serious downside. Many employees find it hard, if not impossible to separate their professional and personal lives. Distractions (e.g. children, chores, […]
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The top reason candidates are eliminated is lack of required technical skills. Many hiring managers save technical questions for the end of an interview; however, I suggest those should be asked early on in the process. If an applicant doesn’t have the technical ability to perform the job, you want to find this out as […]
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You are actively looking to make a positive change in your career, and you’ve made it to the goal line – you received an offer. Just as important as your compensation package and benefits, you need to find a company that is a good fit for you. It is imperative that you are careful and […]
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Well crafted, open-ended questions can help you go beyond the resume and teach you more about the candidate’s soft skills.
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