The employment marketplace is much different than it was five years ago. It’s even different than it was three years ago. In short, employees—especially top employees—no longer feel “lucky to have a job.” (It could be argued that they never felt that way; after all,...
Quite often in our newsletters and blog posts we share real-life stories that illustrate what to do and what not to do during the interviewing and hiring process. These case studies serve as excellent examples of how to brand yourself within the industry and position...
No matter the unemployment rate, the degree of difficulty involved in finding top-tier talent remains the same. That was true before the Great Recession, and it’s true today. Actually, it could be argued that for companies attempting to find the candidates they need...
We’ve discussed on more than one occasion (in both our newsletter and our blog) the importance of treating passive candidates differently from active job seekers. That’s because what motivates one group does NOT motivate the other group. The most important...
Believe it or not, the year is already halfway over. (That happened quickly, didn’t it?) While summer is here and it’s certainly time to take vacation, enjoy yourself, and attempt to strike some sort of “work-life balance,” this is also a great time to ask a few...
In today’s employment and hiring environment, nothing can be taken for granted. If you’re seeking a better opportunity, one that could lead to greater career advancement and satisfaction, then you need to make sure that “your i’s are dotted and your t’s are crossed” ....
As has been proven time and again, anything can go wrong during any stage of the hiring process, and that includes during the offer stage. In fact, the offer stage is definitely not the time to lose focus, if for no other reason than it’s one of the most important...
When it comes to hiring the best candidates available in the marketplace, companies focus a great deal on expertise and experience—in other words, the “hard skills” that they have to offer. However, it’s the “soft skills” that can mean the difference between hiring...
It’s common knowledge that the face-to-face interview is one of the most important parts of the hiring process. Doing well during the interview is a prerequisite for receiving an offer of employment. You might not know that, though, judging by the behavior of some...
As we’ve explored on numerous occasions in our monthly newsletter, superstar candidates are still very difficult to first find and then successfully recruit. In fact, considering how many people are currently in the market for a new job—both employed and unemployed—it...
No matter how satisfied you are with your current employment situation, it’s always a good idea to “audit” your employer. That sounds serious, but what exactly does that mean? It’s not as serious as it sounds. However, when taken into the larger context of your...
Everybody wants a job that’s fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding. Not only that, but everybody believes (or hopes) that they’re doing everything in their power to achieve that goal. However, for those who are currently yearning for more career satisfaction by...
We’ve written numerous times, both in our blog and in our monthly newsletter, regarding the dangers of making a bad hire. However, sometimes bad hires do happen. When they do, the key for the company is to rectify the situation as quickly as possible. The reason? ...
Over the past few years, there has been a growing trend in the world of employment: the most qualified candidates in the job market have become more difficult to find. According to a recent CNNMoney.com article, that trend will continue during all of 2014. In fact,...
There’s a good chance that you’re expecting to receive a raise this year. However, the question probably weighing on your mind is this one: just how big is that raise going to be? According to a recent article in USA Today, 2014 could very well be the “Year of the...
The New Year means a fresh start for companies, department managers, and team leaders, including new opportunities for increasing production and generating more revenue. However, how can companies accomplish this? Times may have changed and technology continues to...
It’s a New Year, one filled with the potential for new possibilities, especially in regards to your career. The fact of the matter is that 2013 was one of the best years for the economy in the past five, and it appears that it’s still in the process of picking up...
Whenever you accept an offer of employment and explore a new career opportunity, you leave others behind—specifically, your former co-workers. When it comes to networking, some people believe the practice primarily pertains to meeting new people. However, that’s not...
Reducing stress is a goal of just about everybody in the employment workplace—and that definitely includes managers and team leaders. In fact, according to a study conducted by Harris Interactive for Everest College earlier this year, 83% of American workers say they...
During the last few years, many companies (if not most) have been trying to “do more with less” in the area of workforce management. In other words, get more done with fewer employees. This approach provides plenty of challenges, especially when there are more...
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