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1802, 2021

Performance Reviews: Making Them Effective

By |February 18th, 2021|Categories: Behind the Scenes, General News, Job Efficiency|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Performance Review can be one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the work year. This is not only true for employees but managers as well. Performance reviews are a formal assessment of an employee, where his or her job performance is evaluated and documented. These reviews take into consideration an employee’s impact, performance, development, and growth. It is not only useful for employees to gauge their success and career development, but also for management to keep the business running its best. In the past, performance reviews have been conducted yearly. Recently, however, many managers execute performance reviews quarterly. More frequent performance reviews are valuable to both parties to actively improve. [...]

1602, 2021

4 of the Best Resume Builders 

By |February 16th, 2021|Categories: General Job Search Advice, General News, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Creating a strong resume from the ground up can be a difficult task. Since a resume is the employers’ first impression of a candidate, it’s important to make it stand out. Even the most qualified candidates still need to show off their skills and experience with a stellar resume. Not sure how to start crafting the perfect one? Resume builders can help!    There are all different types of resume builders meant to take the stress out of the process. Some focus more on the design and customization of templates while others are less customizable but convey the information in both an exceptional and eye-catching way. Some resume builders also provide [...]

1102, 2021

Diversity Hiring: Strategies to Implement

By |February 11th, 2021|Categories: Acing the Interview, Behind the Scenes, General News, Job Efficiency|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Diversity hiring is a practice being implemented and embraced by more and more companies. Diverse workplaces have an array of advantages including higher employee engagement, increased profitability, and higher levels of employee retainment. Workplaces saying that they value diversity is no longer enough, as actions speak louder than words.   By definition, diversity hiring is hiring based on merit with special care taken to ensure procedures are free from biases related to a candidate’s age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and other personal characteristics that are unrelated to their job performance.    However, so many other things fall under the umbrella of diversity hiring. Anything that makes one individual different from the [...]

902, 2021

Industry Spotlight: Healthcare

By |February 9th, 2021|Categories: Industry Spotlight|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

This month’s Industry Spotlight is finally here. With all that has gone on in the world and all that is still going on in the world, there is no better industry to highlight than healthcare. For almost a year now they have been our nation’s frontline. The need for healthcare workers has never and will never go away, but 2020 proved to the world just how much passion, strength, and courage healthcare workers hold. This is for sure not the only reason that the health and medicine fields are praised, but the reward of helping others is just another pro those working in this industry get to feel. Sure, getting [...]

402, 2021

How to Leave a Job Professionally

By |February 4th, 2021|Categories: Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Many people make the choice to leave their current job on a daily basis. This isn’t something that should be frowned upon, as long as it is done in a professional manner. Poor work-life balance, a need for more money, lack of opportunity for growth, and overall better offers are all valid reasons to leave a job. Whether you’re feeling guilty about leaving or simply despise your job, you still need to pull it together and give notice in a professional and respectable way. It’s never a good idea to burn bridges with former bosses or colleagues, especially when staying in the same industry. You never know who could help [...]

202, 2021

Dress to Impress: Interviews 

By |February 2nd, 2021|Categories: Acing the Interview, Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

It’s no surprise that first impressions are impacted by looks. For this reason, it’s extremely important to dress your best when interview time rolls around. For some, finding that perfect interview outfit is tricky. Others may not even know where to begin when getting dressed for an interview! Either way, don’t stress…We’re here to help!  The first step to finding that perfect interview outfit is to know the environment of the company. Of course, you’re going to wear something nice, but the type of company you’re interviewing with could mean the difference between formal attire such as suits, or business casual.   If you’re unsure about how employees dress on a [...]

2801, 2021

Why Use a Recruiting Agency?

By |January 28th, 2021|Categories: All About Recruiters, General Job Search Advice, General News|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Recruiting and staffing companies have become more and more popular over the years. To be successful, businesses need talented, skilled employees who fit their vision.   Recruiting agencies help to achieve just this. Recruiting and staffing agencies also tend to ensure that money isn’t wasted on bad hires. It’s expensive to onboard just one employee, so it’s super important to make sure it’s the right fit. No one wants to waste weeks on a candidate that will fall through or spend money on hiring and training a candidate who will soon after have to exit.    If you’re unsure about using a recruiting agency for your company, keep reading to learn about [...]

2601, 2021

Applicant Tracking Systems: All You Need to Know

By |January 26th, 2021|Categories: All About Recruiters, Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

To be successful in landing interviews, job seekers need to know and understand applicant tracking systems and what they do. A large majority of companies, both big and small, utilize applicant tracking systems to filter resume submissions before an actual person reviews them. This can in turn affect a job seeker’s chance at even receiving a call or landing an interview. However, resumes can be tweaked to improve their chances of making it through an Applicant Tracking System. Keep reading to find out how to beat an ATS! […]

2101, 2021

Answer “Why Are You Looking for a New Job?”

By |January 21st, 2021|Categories: Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, How To|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Preparing for a job interview can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. It is always a good idea to prepare some potential questions and answers beforehand. If you are already employed at a different company, the interviewer will likely ask “Why are you looking for a new job?”.  […]

1901, 2021

Ageism in the Workplace

By |January 19th, 2021|Categories: Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, Job Efficiency|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

While age is just a number to many, some may find it hard to climb the corporate ladder as the years go on. This may come as a surprise since there are legitimate laws put in place to avoid age discrimination, but it is unfortunately still alive and well. People are being counted out of the workforce as young as their mid-thirties, but there are ways to fight back! Keep reading to find out how to recognize and battle ageism in the workplace.   […]

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