When looking for a new position salary is usually at the forefront of our decision to accept or reject an offer. Obviously, salary is very important, however it’s better to get the big picture of total compensation. Total compensation is the sum of the cost of salary + benefits and is a better gauge of […]
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A recent survey of mid-level managers shows that most employees consider a company’s culture to be as important as financial compensation and benefit packages. When looking for a job or considering a change it is important to understand the employer’s culture and the work environment. Interviews provide a good opportunity to do this. Here are […]
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It’s likely that you have never participated in a video interview while looking for a job. Going forward it is very likely that you will take part in one. Just as more companies are embracing telecommuting, remote interviews are also increasing in frequency. Aside from social distancing, video interviews offer several benefits such as reduced […]
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An interview can create a lot of stress for a candidate. An interview with six people firing unrelated questions at you in rapid succession can exponentially increase your stress. It’s common to have managers from several departments conduct a panel interview to determine how well-rounded an applicant is and how they fit into the company […]
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Small businesses compete directly with their larger counterparts when it comes to attracting staff. There is only one talent pool and inherent benefit the big guys enjoy that can make a small company feel like a tiny fish in a huge pond. Large businesses may have the advantage of legions of recruiters, vast advertising networks, […]
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In a perfect, tidy world everyone would keep their resumes current by adding new relevant information as it happens. In the real world, however, we usually only dust off our CVs when presented with a new opportunity. These last-minute edits often result in less-than-stellar resumes. While it isn’t reasonable to think that people will always […]
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I’ve mentioned before that temp-to-hire provides clear advantages to both employers and employees alike. Below are a few reasons TTH may be a great pathway to full-time employment.
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Temp-to-hire can be advantageous for both employers and candidates alike. Both sides get to try it before they buy it. In essence a company recruits talent on a temporary or contract basis, usually for a specified period of time. This process allows both the employee and employer to go for a test spin before committing […]
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It’s that time of year when romance is in the air and lovers everywhere are thinking about chocolates, roses, Champagne and career changes. Wait, career changes on Valentine’s Day? Why not? Actually, it is one of the best days of the year to contemplate making a change. Q1, specifically January and February, are generally regarded […]
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As an IT professional you are experienced and ready to field any technical question that is thrown your way during an interview. You are confident with these types of questions, but what happens when the questions get tricky? Hiring managers will throw in some difficult questions to see how you handle touchy situations. Your answers […]
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