Ways of Effectively Measuring Employee Turnover
No company is exempt from the facts; all businesses will experience some degree of employee turnover. Replacing lost employees requires a great deal of effort from recruiting qualified candidates, to conducting interviews and training new hires. This, in turn, costs the company valuable time and money, not to mention taking its toll on employee morale. […]
First Impressions 101
In today’s fast-paced world, people have short attention spans, and recruiters and hiring managers are no exceptions to the rule. For better or worse, our brains make quick first impressions about the people we meet. When it comes to impressing someone who has a strong say in whether you will be offered a job or […]
Informational Interviews: What Are They and Why Should You Request One?
An informational interview is a conversation with an industry professional about their work, company, or field. It doesn’t end in a job offer, so what’s the point of requesting one? We have the answer to that below along with some tips on how to make it through your first informational interview. Why Request an Informational […]
Don’t Meet All the Job Description Requirements? Apply with these Tips!
It happens all the time: you’re searching for a job, and you find the perfect position. Only there’s one problem. You don’t quite meet all the requirements listed in the job description. Should you walk away, or take a chance and submit an application? We suggest you do the latter, and we have some tips […]
Mastering the Job Application Form
How many times have you started to apply for a job online and then given up in disgust or frustration? Online application forms can be complicated and annoying, but many companies rely on them to organize candidates for their open positions, or to collect resumes to keep on file. Instead of possibly missing out on […]
Tips for Planning Your New Career in 2019
The Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw once said, “The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can’t find them, make them.” That certainly holds true when you are planning your career development. Here are four steps you can take […]
