Networking – which simply means connecting with people and cultivating mutually beneficial relationships – is something you should be doing throughout your career. The people in your network can give you professional advice or insight into new roles or industries, or link you with contacts at an employer you want to work for. Whether you’re… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Hebron Employment Agency
How to Stand Out to Kentucky Employers on LinkedIn
LinkedIn has been around longer than Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram – but it’s more relevant than ever, as it hosts more than 600 million professional profiles. This makes for a nearly unlimited source of connections and job opportunities. Up to 87 percent of recruiters regularly use LinkedIn to find candidates. As you find your… Read more »
5 Ways to Ace Your Next Job Interview
“Believe in yourself. Have faith in your abilities. Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy.” These are the words of Norman Vincent Peale, the renowned author of The Power of Positive Thinking. And it epitomizes what a job interview is all about. So as you prepare… Read more »
The Hiring Process Demystified: A Step-by-Step Guide for Employers
How much thought have you given lately to your hiring process? If things are humming along and you’re landing all your first-choice candidates without a hitch, that’s awesome. But even the best systems may need a little tweaking now and then. Keep this guide in mind: Research. Analyze your current workforce structure to determine… Read more »
The Power of Soft Skills: Why Employers Are Looking Beyond Technical Expertise
As employers narrow down the field of eligible candidates for a job, their goal is to find the perfect balance of hard and soft skills. Hard skills encompass the required educational, professional and technical abilities for a role – and yes, they are essential. But what really helps you stand out as a competitor for… Read more »
The Elevator Speech: Say This When an Interviewer Asks You to “Tell Me About Yourself …”
“Tell me a little about yourself.” Sounds easy enough, right? Or not! Where do you start – and what do you actually say, especially if your next job may be depending on it? Often, this is among the very first questions asked by interviewers. And although a lot of other variables factor into a final… Read more »
How a Staffing Agency Can Benefit Your Business in Times of Uncertainty
As your business continues to respond to changing market conditions, working with a staffing agency can be a smart strategic decision. Flexibility is always crucial to the success of your company, but in times of uncertainty, it’s more important than ever to be able to pivot – on a dime, if necessary. That’s where temporary… Read more »
The Benefits of Temping: Why Temporary Work Can Be a Great Career Move
As you pursue your job search, a temporary job may not be high on your list of preferred outcomes. Or … maybe it is? Or … maybe it is, as a step toward something more permanent? The important point to keep in mind is: Don’t automatically rule out temporary work as a career move. Temping… Read more »
3 Ways to Finally Start Speaking Up During Meetings and Improve Your Overall Confidence
Do you struggle to speak up during meetings? Maybe you’re an introvert: you often have ideas that feel like they’re worth sharing, but it’s just not in your nature to readily speak out loud to a group. Or, perhaps your team members are at the opposite end of that scale: they’re extroverts who speak so… Read more »
Here’s How Changing Your Work Environment Can Change Everything
Your happiness at work can be impacted by a wide range of factors – everything from the other people you associate with to the tools you use every day and even the look and design of your workspace. Are you feeling discontent, stress or continued dissatisfaction with your work environment? Frustration crops up for everyone,… Read more »