When we hear the word “brand” we usually associate it with a company or a product. Individuals can also develop a personal brand. Think of it as the impression you make on others regarding your ideals, expertise, ethics and what you stand for. It is something you continue to develop throughout your lifetime. It is […]
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A job interview is certainly a time that you want to be your best. Unfortunately, many candidates drop the ball. Here are 15 surefire ways, according to HR managers, to blow that job interview. Arrive Late This one seems quite obvious, and it should be. In the event that unavoidable, and unforeseen events are going […]
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More and more professionals are working from home, at least some of the time, and that’s generally a good thing. But as the saying goes, too much of a good thing… We live in a digital age that provides us with the technology to work remotely. But the other side of that coin is that […]
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Recent surveys say that upwards of 60% of employers use video interviews in their recruiting. If you haven’t yet participated in a video interview, it is likely that you will. How do you have a successful video interview? Practice. Preparation. Plan B. Practice Just like preparing for an in-person interview, you should rehearse for your […]
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Hiring managers and recruiters report being overwhelmed with poorly written resumes. Resumes are the first filter to eliminate candidates, so it is vital that yours is powerfully written. Don’t allow your resume to eliminate you from consideration. These four do’s and don’ts will help you write a resume that gets you noticed for the right […]
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With unemployment, particularly in the IT, at the lowest levels seen in decades, competition for top talent is fierce. It is important to look past salary to understand the full value of an offer. Employers are using a variety of benefit incentives to attract and retain IT staff. What should you look for in a […]
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Great results often follow great preparation. Follow these tips to get your tech resume job-search ready and find the career you are looking for.
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Matching your new found confidence with a current environment that is friendly to job-seekers could be the right mix for landing your next dream job.
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Ms. Johnson goes on to conclude that “By investigating the emotional “job-to-be-done” of a new hire, as well as the actual job we need them to do, we become less likely to hire the wrong person for the wrong role, and more likely to hire a great person for a great role.” Great advice for making the right new hire the first time, no matter what amount of practice you get in your new managerial role.
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What the best candidate wants is a recruitment deck: Like Netflix a decade ago, many companies probably already have that information ready to go – in their investor’s pitch. It might surprise many how little effort it takes to turn an investor’s deck into a recruitment deck that can attract the attention of the key people a growing company needs. It often requires just a few, albeit important tweaks. The key thing is to think about hiring as less of an approach of HR than of marketing (and ideally the marketing people should at least review the recruitment deck). So if a company wants to land the best talent, it should appeal to them with its mission, values, and goal – just as if they were investors.
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