How to Ask for a Job Reference
Who should you ask for a job reference? How do you ask? Will they say yes? Do employers even look at job references? What do they ask your references? Applying for jobs can be stressful from start to finish, and securing good references is particularly tricky. A potential employer’s call to your references could make […]
Addressing Resume Gaps While Putting Your Best Foot Forward
More people than you might think have resume gaps, whether they took time off to raise a child, care for a sick family member experienced unemployment, or just needed some time off. If you have a gap in your work history, especially if it’s recent, you will need to address it at some point in […]
New to the Working World? Tips for Getting Started
Are you new to the working world? Looking for your first job out of high school or college is daunting, but we have some tips for getting started. Keep your materials organized When you’re applying for a lot of jobs, it’s easy to lose track of what materials you need to send to what company. […]
How to Prepare for Interviewing with a Recruiter
Job searches and the ways job seekers need to approach them have changed drastically over the past decade. Methods that once ensured a shot at snagging the top positions have become less effective. However, many job seekers have successfully found great jobs by employing the help of a recruiter. Here are some tips for how […]
Hire Based on Skills Match or First Impression?
Your hiring process for that new position is coming to a close. Your candidate pool has been narrowed down to two excellent potential new hires. Each of these candidates brings something unique to the table. However, they each stand out to you for very different reasons. One candidate is a picture-perfect skills match, but lacking […]
Boost Your Team’s Customer Service Skills with These Tips!
Where customer service is concerned, there is no gray area; it will make or break your business. That’s why it is so imperative to begin viewing your own company’s customer service as a source of profit, rather than cost. Fortunately, stepping up your company’s customer service skills is not a difficult transition when approached in […]
