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Adding Pronouns to your Resume, Email or LinkedIn Profile

jobs2021-03-16T09:21:10-04:00General News|

Seeing pronouns on people’s social media profiles and email footers is no surprise. The practice has actually become increasingly popular as a way to show support for the LGBTQ+ community, specifically for transgender and non-binary people. Adding pronouns such as she/her, he/him and, they/them to your profile, resume, or email is not only a great way to show support for members of this community but also makes for a more inclusive space/environment. Inclusiveness is a super important part of any workplace and this is just one, simple way to emphasize it. […]

Working Remotely for the First Time

jobs2021-03-02T09:28:07-05:00General News, How to Survive the '9-5', Job Efficiency, Resources for Job Seekers|

The first day of any new job can be nerve-wracking, stressful, exciting, and intimidating all at the same time. This is even more so true when the first day on the job is remote. Sure, working remote can be great and tons of people prefer it, but the matter of the fact is it just isn’t the same. Since you won’t be in the office interacting with colleagues in the same way you typically would, you’re probably going to have to compensate by being a little bit more proactive. Keep reading to find out how to be successful when starting [...]

Performance Reviews: Making Them Effective

jobs2021-02-18T08:56:22-05:00Behind the Scenes, General News, Job Efficiency|

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 [...]

4 of the Best Resume Builders

jobs2021-02-16T10:31:59-05:00General Job Search Advice, General News, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters|

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 [...]

Diversity Hiring: Strategies to Implement

jobs2021-02-23T13:20:54-05:00Acing the Interview, Behind the Scenes, General News, Job Efficiency|

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 [...]

How to Leave a Job Professionally

jobs2021-02-04T10:24:20-05:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News|

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 [...]

Why Use a Recruiting Agency?

jobs2021-01-28T11:48:47-05:00All About Recruiters, General Job Search Advice, General News|

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 [...]

Ageism in the Workplace

jobs2021-01-19T08:23:36-05:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, Job Efficiency|

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. […]

Managing a Remote Team

jobs2021-01-14T14:01:13-05:00General News, Job Efficiency, Motivation, Pandemic|

Businesses and companies have gone global. Communication is at an all-time high. Not only were people forced to work from home throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but now the option is present almost everywhere. Some businesses even outsource their marketing and administrative tasks which means even more remote work. So with all of this globalization and change, the role of managers is evolving as well. Managing a remote team that is not in the same spot at the same time every day is no easy task. While it can be rewarding since there is no restraint on location and the best [...]

Back to Work: Office Perks Post COVID

jobs2021-01-07T11:56:34-05:00Behind the Scenes, General News, Pandemic, Pop Culture Perspective|

Employers of all sizes are implementing new office and employment perks to attract top talent and help with the transition back to the office post-pandemic. Whether it be an office design that accommodates social distancing, resources to help with stress and anxiety, or social areas, there are so many ways to up your office! This will not only make employees feel safe and happy but also attract new talent and give your company a competitive edge in hiring. […]