“Employee turnover.” Two words that can strike fear in the hearts of most hiring managers and HR professionals. Today there’s serious pressure for business managers to engage employees and hit peak productivity. In fact, 56% of CEOs have reported that “recruiting and retention” are primary concerns – this coming before the COVID-19 outbreak. While employee turnover can be costly for a business, it can also be an indicator of growth as an organization. Some employees will meet the… Read more »
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Top 5 Questions You Should Ask Your Interviewer
For a job seeker, the interview process can be stressful. Whether you’re meeting with a hiring manager or recruiter in a video format or in person, being prepared is the key to success. And that includes having a few well-thought-out questions to ask your potential employer. Because after all, you’re also interviewing them! Do your research about the company, re-read… Read more »
Don’t Ignore Soft Skills When Interviewing Candidates
As a recruiter, hiring manager, or HR professional, you can look at a candidate’s resume, and it’s fairly easy to determine their professional and academic qualifications. But what about the intangible qualities that influence how well a candidate can communicate and work with others? Those abilities – typically known as “soft skills” – are also important components of finding the right person… Read more »
6 Traits That Successful People Master at Work
Ever wonder why some people are more successful in their jobs than others? Hard work and overall intelligence are obviously important pieces of the puzzle, but that’s clearly not all it takes. Successful people maintain methods that make them get more out of their time and hit top performance goals. Here are 6 habits of people who are highly successful at… Read more »
The Importance of a Positive Candidate Experience During Hiring
Finding job candidates with the right skills and background is a top concern for recruiters and HR professionals. Once you find one, you don’t want them to get away. That’s why presenting a positive candidate experience during the hiring process is so important. How important is it? Recent CareerBuilder findings have shown that 68% of candidates believe the way they’re treated during a job search reflects how the… Read more »
Avoid These 5 Mistakes and Ace Your Next Interview
As a job seeker, it’s hard to imagine anything more stressful than an interview. You can do your homework about the hiring company and feel good about your skills. But get into a room (or onto a video conference) with an HR manager who has power over your professional future, and the nerves will take over. Which is where mistakes can be made. Unfortunately,… Read more »
Don’t Ignore Soft Skills When Interviewing Candidates
As a recruiter, hiring manager or HR professional, you can look at a candidate’s resume, and it’s fairly easy to determine their professional and academic qualifications. But what about the intangible qualities that influence how well a candidate can communicate and work with others? Those abilities – typically known as “soft skills” – are also important components of finding the right person for… Read more »
Master These 6 Workplace Traits of Successful People
Ever wonder why some people are more successful in their jobs than others? Hard work and overall intelligence are obviously important pieces of the puzzle, but that’s clearly not all it takes. Successful people maintain methods that make them get more out of their time and hit top performance goals. Here are 6 habits of people who are highly successful at… Read more »
The Importance of a Positive Candidate Experience During Hiring
Finding job candidates with the right skills and background is a top concern for recruiters and HR professionals. Once you find one, you don’t want them to getaway. That’s why presenting a positive candidate experience during the hiring process is so important. How important is it? Recent CareerBuilder findings have shown that 68% of candidates believe the way they’re treated during a job search reflects how the company… Read more »
Avoid These 5 Mistakes and Ace Your Next Interview
As a job seeker, it’s hard to imagine anything more stressful than an interview. You can do your homework about the hiring company and feel good about your skills. But get into a room (or onto a video conference) with an HR manager who has power over your professional future, and the nerves will take over. Which is where mistakes can be made. Unfortunately,… Read more »