You consistently meet and exceed expectations at work and your contributions are valuable to your department and company. So, you’re vying for a long-awaited promotion that’s opening up. And you think you have it made, because after all, your record will speak for itself as your boss decides who gets the job, right? Unfortunately, that’s… Read more »
If you’re like most people, you spend a lot of your waking hours at work – up to a third of your time, according to research. So, it’s important to like what you do and feel like you’re in the right place. If not, and you think it may be time for a career change,… Read more »
Hiring the right person is never easy – and there’s a lot at stake every time you source, recruit and bring a new person on board at your company. Research has shown that: More than half of bad hires brought negative attitudes to their workplace. More than a third of businesses have reported decreased productivity… Read more »
“Where do you see yourself in five years?” It’s one of the most common questions asked during job interviews, as potential employers assess candidates’ long-term plans and fit with their organization. You can’t blame them: It’s very costly to rehire if someone leaves after a short tenure, so employers ideally like to land new talent… Read more »
As a business owner or hiring manager, it’s up to you to stay current on the latest developments, challenges and trends in hiring. As you move forward through 2023, be prepared to continue navigating a competitive talent marketplace, deal with evolving technical issues and post-pandemic return to work policies, and face a looming economic downturn…. Read more »
“Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have 24-hour days.” (Motivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar) So true: 24-hour days, seven days a week, 365 days a year. But you may still feel as though you have countless things to do right away, which can quickly become overwhelming and cause… Read more »
By their very definition, habits are hard to give up. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “habit” as “a settled tendency or usual manner of behavior; an acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary.” So, habits can be like breathing or sleeping. Involuntary! How, then, can you shed the negative ones that may be… Read more »
“A goal is a dream with a deadline.” So said self-help author Napoleon Hill. He was right on target, as was writer Saul Bellow when he noted that, “Whoever wants to reach a distant goal must take small steps.” Your career goals are within reach. Professional goals may seem like pipe dreams at times, and… Read more »
Have you ever compared yourself to a coworker who seems to be shining in all they do, getting plum assignments and promotions, even though you have more seniority, and seem to just naturally step up to the plate and take the lead? “They’re a born leader,” you may rationalize. It may seem that way and,… Read more »
A phone interview is typically your first interaction with a prospective employer. Even though you’re not actually meeting face-to-face, it’s still their first impression of you, and vice versa. To be sure you leave them wanting to know more about you, versus eliminating you from their short list of serious candidates, bring your A game… Read more »
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