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What suggestions do you have for attracting qualified candidates to your company?
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What suggestions do you have for attracting qualified candidates to your company?

Behind the Scenes, How To

What suggestions do you have for attracting qualified candidates to your company?

jobs2025-11-18T12:28:42-05:00Behind the Scenes, How To|

Q: What suggestions do you have for attracting qualified candidates to your company? A: This is a common challenge many employers are facing right now. Here are a few strategies you can use to attract and secure talented candidates: Encourage employee referrals: They tend to bring in stronger cultural fits and higher retention rates. Share employee stories and testimonials. Candidates are drawn to companies that feel human and value their people. Engage with recruiters or staffing firms: A specialized recruiter can quickly identify and qualify top talent. Streamline your hiring process because a long or unclear process can turn [...]

Cultivating Strong Employee Engagement
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Cultivating Strong Employee Engagement

Job Efficiency

Cultivating Strong Employee Engagement

jobs2021-11-30T08:21:45-05:00Job Efficiency|

Strong employee engagement is not a given in the workplace. Ensuring your employees are happy, heard, and feel valued should be a constant work in progress. This will result in lower absenteeism, lower turnover rate, increased long-term employees, and in turn, develop good company culture. If you are looking to improve your business for 2022, here are some ways to ensure you are improving employee engagement for the new year. […]

Industry Spotlight: Careers in Sales
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Industry Spotlight: Careers in Sales

Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight: Careers in Sales

jobs2021-07-22T08:42:27-04:00Industry Spotlight|

This month's industry spotlight highlights a career path that can suit just about anyone. Salespeople can develop their careers based on their interests and ideal lifestyle, making it a smart and flexible career choice for anyone unsure of their next steps. If you're looking to change career paths, or just getting started with your career, there are many reasons to pursue sales. This article shares the top reasons that sales might be the industry for you. Overview A career in sales typically involves selling products and services by highlighting how a customer can benefit from making that purchase. Working in [...]

Industry Spotlight: Construction
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Industry Spotlight: Construction

Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight: Construction

jobs2021-06-30T12:33:07-04:00Industry Spotlight|

The demand for employees in the construction industry is always growing during the spring and summer seasons. This means that the opportunities are endless for someone looking to break into the field. While a large number of roles in construction involve heavy-duty labor and sometimes unpleasant working conditions, the high-demand job has an array of perks that make this one of the top fields to work in. […]

Industry Spotlight: Human Resources
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Industry Spotlight: Human Resources

Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight: Human Resources

jobs2021-05-06T11:28:09-04:00Industry Spotlight|

The Industry Spotlight for this month is finally here! From high marks for job satisfaction and growth potential to the ability to impact individuals and entire organizations in meaningful ways, there are so many benefits of a career in Human Resources. Besides these perks, HR professionals, especially those with analytical skills, are in super high demand. Keep reading to find out how you can break into the Human Resources Industry! […]

Stop Saying Sorry at Work
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Stop Saying Sorry at Work

General News, How to Survive the '9-5', Job Efficiency

Stop Saying Sorry at Work

jobs2021-04-27T08:53:12-04:00General News, How to Survive the '9-5', Job Efficiency|

“Sorry to bother your…”, “sorry for not getting back to you sooner”, “sorry but I won’t have this done by tomorrow”, “sorry I’m booked this week”. Do any of these sound familiar? If you’re apologizing for these types of things on a daily or weekly basis, you are suffering from the sorry syndrome. Sorry to break it to you, but no more saying sorry! Apologizing for every little thing, whether it’s warranted or not, can have an array of negative effects on your career. […]

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

Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, How To

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

jobs2021-01-21T11:07:40-05:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, How To|

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?”. […]

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

I Am I Can, Job Efficiency, Motivation, Resources for Job Seekers

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

jobs2020-12-31T09:03:58-05:00I Am I Can, Job Efficiency, Motivation, Resources for Job Seekers|

You’re not sure how to start a project, so you put it off. Or, you’re afraid that an email doesn’t convey your message or level of competence so you delete it later. You compare yourself to your colleagues because you need to be the best, leading you to beat yourself down and dim your talent. If you’ve ever dealt with a situation like this or similar feelings, you may be in the same boat as up to 82% of working Americans. Imposter Syndrome can be a huge career hurdle for many. Any individual, whether it be entry-level, professional-level, or students, [...]

Job Versus Career: What’s the Difference?
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Job Versus Career: What’s the Difference?

General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Networking, Part-time & Side-Gigs, Resources for Job Seekers

Job Versus Career: What’s the Difference?

jobs2020-09-29T12:07:09-04:00General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Networking, Part-time & Side-Gigs, Resources for Job Seekers|

According to the Dictionary: We have all heard the term job. By definition, it is a paid position of regular employment or a task or piece of work that is typically paid. We have also all heard the term career, which is by definition, an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with progression opportunities. So, with two clearly different definitions, why are the words used interchangeably more often than not? […]

Why LinkedIn is So Important to your Career?
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Why LinkedIn is So Important to your Career?

General Job Search Advice, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers

Why LinkedIn is So Important to your Career?

jobs2020-09-22T13:27:09-04:00General Job Search Advice, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers|

Everyone has been on, heard of, or simply looked at LinkedIn. Joining this platform is a step everybody knows is important when starting a career search-but why? It merges the functions of job search websites and personal profile websites, into one. It is ultimately an extension to your resume, while also acting as a virtual one. There may be a misconception that the platform is used by only those searching for jobs, however, many people from freelancers, to students, to employers and even the big shots such as Bill Gates have LinkedIn profiles. This makes it a powerful networking tool as well. [...]