I recently read an article on the attitude of gratitude from The Assessment Specialists which I think is particularly timely as we look forward to the year ahead. In the…
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As the New Year approaches, many of us are reflecting on the year behind us – what went well, what didn’t, and what we can improve next year. Of course,…
Shopping. Baking. Entertaining. Traveling. Job Searching. Wait, what?!! With so many things to do during the holiday season, it would be nice to cross at least one thing off your…
Phone interviews can be just as nerve-wracking as face-to-face interviews, but they don’t have to be. Follow the 8 tips, and you are sure to ace your next phone interview….
In a 2014 survey, Jobvite learned that 93% of recruiters use or plan to use social media to support their recruiting efforts. Here’s the breakdown, by social media network: LinkedIn: …
Nearly two-thirds of Americans use a smartphone, says Pew Research. That means that two out of every three people you will interact with today will have a smartphone, whether it…
Being unemployed is tough. Whether you left your job voluntarily or were laid off or fired, losing your job can wreak havoc on your life. It can be difficult to…
Whether you are a hiring manager, recruiter or candidate, it is important to display proper etiquette during business meals. Here are 14 dining etiquette tips to help you get through…
It’s no surprise that Facebook is becoming a popular tool for recruiters. Over 18.4 million applicants are reported to have found their job on Facebook, and 85% of recruiters recommend…
Want to maximize your success? Try following these weekend habits of successful icons, according to Emma Rushton on LifeHack.org. Robert Iger, CEO of Disney: Get up early. It is tempting…
Hiring guru Paul Petrone shares some great insights in his Aug. 28 post on LinkedIn, The 6 Boldest Answers to the Interview Question, ‘Why Should I Hire You?’ If you…
There are four basic work types, says Lou Adler, best-selling author and the CEO and founder of The Adler Group. In a recent post on LinkedIn, Adler outlined those four…
We ran across this great post by Bill Murphy, Jr. on Inc.com on 17 simple habits to look more professional, and we just had to share it. He offers ‘spot…
In a recent LinkedIn post, “Smart People Never Make These Mistakes Twice,” Dr. Travis Bradberry, the co-author of the best-selling book Emotional Intelligence 2.0, reminds us that it is OK…
According to a recent article on Forbes.com, six out of 10 of the best-paying jobs in 2015 are in the health care field. Surgeon: median wage $352,220 Psychiatrist: $181,880 Physician,…
A couple of years ago Lori Davila wrote a great post for the LinkedIn Talent Blog on hiring advice from successful entrepreneurs and CEOs. The advice from business greats Steve…
The number one reason people change jobs is not for the money or because they don’t like their bosses. It’s for career advancement, according to a recent survey by LinkedIn…
Want to stand out from a crowd of executive candidates? Consider creating a video CV where you can go beyond a standard résumé or CV to show prospective employers you…
Consultant, trainer and author Lou Adler is not a fan of type indicators for employment pre-screening because they are flawed. Adler says they indicate preferences rather than competencies, which isn’t…
Retaining good employees takes time, money and energy, but losing them is even more costly – costing a company as much as 20% of an employee’s annual salary to replace…