Is there ever an occasion within your team for you to “pass the ball” to someone who you know can score for the team? Teamwork allows all different levels of talent and skill to excel and professionally evolve!
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It’s a new year and a new decade. What can we expect regarding hiring and recruiting trends for this new decade? Here are 6 new trends to keep an eye on in 2020 and beyond!
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Coffee shops have been a trendy spot to conduct job interviews for a while now. Organizations are always exploring new methods of recruiting and a quick cup of coffee with candidates can replace the first round of job interviews for many companies. Here are some great tips for your next coffee shop interview.
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December 17th 1984 is an important day to me for a special reason. Someone believed in me when I needed it most. His name was Randy Schweitzer. Randy had the courage and wisdom to hire someone who was green, not even in his industry, but eager to learn. He took a chance on me and it changed my life.
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A job interview can cause even the most polished candidate to be nervous and uncomfortable. The hiring manager hosts the conversation and functions as the moderator for the questions. It is their responsibility to gather as much information as possible about each potential candidate. During the interview, it’s important for you to be aware of which questions are illegal and which are allowed.
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Hiring occurs throughout the year. Companies will find themselves with a need to fill positions and will take appropriate actions no matter the month of the year. You as a candidate should recognize there are ebbs and flows to hiring and the implications you face. As the start of the new ear is approaching, a surge in hiring is about to occur.
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Welcome to the job interview process! Advancing to the next interview round speaks volumes about you. Something about you has peaked the hiring teams interest. Here are five tips to help you excel in the next round.
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No matter where you are in your professional career, now may be the time to consider a job change. The economy is rolling along and impacting job hiring trends. There are currently more open positions than applicants to fill the available jobs! Here are a few current trends impacting job opportunities that you may be faced with in your job search.
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The senior year of college is ripe with anticipation for the future. The completion of three years of coursework is an achievement in itself. Before you land that desired job, consider how you can source the “job-help” available to you right now in order to get a head start!
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It seems to be in the news a lot lately. I hear strangers talking about it as I’m working in the local Starbucks. It’s been around for a long time, but in the past few years , it’s received a catchy new name. The “gig economy” is growing and breaking records around the world while providing flexible scheduling for all who care to join in! Could it help grow your career?
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In recent conversations with hiring managers, I’ve heard some nightmare stories regarding personal issues job candidates have shared during the job interview. These epic, very entertaining stories of candidate’s confessions are broadcast among hiring managers far and wide. Below are some simple tips to prevent you from becoming one of these legendary stories!
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Transitioning from high level athletics, be it the NFL, NBA, or other professional sports is a major turning point in an athlete’s life. You have devoted your entire life to perfecting your game and now it’s over. It’s time to turn the page on a new chapter and find a new “game”!
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Employing appropriate keywords is crucial to giving your resume and online job application the BEST opportunity to be recognized and matched by the company’s software algorithm. A higher ranking is what you need to hopefully get the desired phone call. Your resume will help get you in the door. but the rest is up to you.
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We’ve all had one. The toxic boss. Whether belittling colleagues in front of the group, giving the evil-eye when time-off requests are submitted, or nit-picking every submitted report, this boss can have a profoundly negative impact on an employee’s work life that eventually bleeds over into all aspects of life!
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An asynchronous job interview (also known as a one-way job interview) is a form of a screening interview in which the applicant is guided through a structured interview process on their own. If you have one of these new forms of job interviews coming up, here are 3 smart ways to prepare!
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Is your child preparing for college and scholarship interviews? The ability to clearly and concisely articulate who they are as well skillfully verbalizing their wants and needs are skills that will serve your student well beyond them simply interviewing for college. I can help prepare your student to project confidence and boldness and be highly prepared for the questions they will receive during these college interviews!
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Have you ever been placed on a Performance Improvement Plan? A Performance Improvement Plan (P.I.P.) is a formal company document stating performance or behavioral issues that an employee has exhibited. It also contains goals the employee must achieve in a specified time period to remain employed with the company. If you’ve been placed on a P.I.P., here are some valuable tips to follow!
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Networking keeps you on top of your game by improving your industry-specific skills through the sharing of information regarding industry trends as well as the direction of the job market. Exposing yourself to different networking experiences can only enhance your chances of making an important contact that may lead to a job!
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Today, minimizing language is quite prevalent. Minimizing language includes words or phrases that weaken a speaker’s message. It entails the use of marginalizing and passive phrases like “actually”, “I’m sorry”, or “just”. Used inappropriately, this type of language undermines communication. At your next job interview, avoid it at all costs!
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In circumstances where we do not have control over the situation, like job interviews, nerves can kick in and alter our breathing patterns. This is a normal stress response. Learning how to breathe properly can help you reduce your nerves! Here are 5 great tips to practice before your next big job interview.
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