14 01, 2021

Managing a Remote Team
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Managing a Remote Team

General News, Job Efficiency, Motivation, Pandemic

Managing a Remote Team

jobs2021-01-14T14:01:13-05:00Categories: General News, Job Efficiency, Motivation, Pandemic|Tags: advice, blog, career blog, careers, communicate, COVID-19, coworkers, employer, hiring manager, job search, managing, remote, skills, video, workplace|0 Comments

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 [...]

17 12, 2020

Motivate Employees: 5 Things to Try
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Motivate Employees: 5 Things to Try

Behind the Scenes, Job Efficiency, Motivation

Motivate Employees: 5 Things to Try

jobs2020-12-17T12:21:48-05:00Categories: Behind the Scenes, Job Efficiency, Motivation|Tags: advice, career advice, careers, coworkers, employer, hiring manager, job advice, motivation, productivity, tips, workplace|0 Comments

Motivated employees are the foundation of a company’s success. Finding ways to motivate your employees not only brings more success for the company but also makes the work environment much better. Employees cannot be fully engaged in their work, ready to tackle new challenges, and excited to do their job unless they are motivated. If you’ve noticed a plateau, downfall, or change in the work of your employees it could be a sign that they are lacking motivation. Many teams deal with a lack of motivation and it is not uncommon. There are many ways to solve the problem. Here’s [...]

10 12, 2020

Avoiding Employee Burnout During the Holidays
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Avoiding Employee Burnout During the Holidays

Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, How to Survive the '9-5', Job Efficiency, Motivation, Uncategorized

Avoiding Employee Burnout During the Holidays

jobs2020-12-10T10:04:30-05:00Categories: Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, How to Survive the '9-5', Job Efficiency, Motivation, Uncategorized|Tags: advice, burnout, deadlines, employee satisfaction, hiring manager, holidays, Job Satisfaction, manager, skills, tips, workplace|0 Comments

The Holidays are a time full of joy, except at work. After a long 12 month work year, many employees are dragging themselves through these last few weeks before they get some well-earned time off. This is understandable, especially as we reach the end of 2020 which was a whirlwind for all. However, there is still work to be done so managers and HR staff need to be extra vigilant during this time. On the other hand, stress and anxiety about deadlines that need to be met by the end of the year can also lead to employee burnout around this time. […]

17 11, 2020

Is Too Much Experience a Bad Thing?
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Is Too Much Experience a Bad Thing?

Acing the Interview, All About Recruiters, General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters, Uncategorized

Is Too Much Experience a Bad Thing?

jobs2020-11-17T10:21:28-05:00Categories: Acing the Interview, All About Recruiters, General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters, Uncategorized|Tags: career advice, experience, Hiring, hiring manager, interview, job advice, job search, job seeker, networking, Recruiters, resume, salary, skills|0 Comments

Typically, you would think that having a wealth of experience on a resume is always a good thing. However, there are cases where being over-qualified or having too much experience will actually hurt your chances of landing a job you may be interested in. This is due to many reasons and while not always the case, it is relatively common. […]

13 10, 2020

Questions YOU Should Ask During an Interview
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Questions YOU Should Ask During an Interview

Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, General News, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers

Questions YOU Should Ask During an Interview

jobs2020-10-13T09:55:56-04:00Categories: Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, General News, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: advice, career advice, careers, employee, employer, Hiring, hiring manager, interview, interview question, interview questions, interviews, job advice, job application, job interview, job search, job seeker, new job, questions, tips|0 Comments

Interviews can be scary, but they should not feel like an interrogation session. Just like the interviewer has a ton of questions for you, you should have some questions you’d like to ask them. These should be questions that will help you to evaluate the position up for grabs. An interview is a two-way street. Not only do you need to convince the interviewer that you are a great fit, but they need to convince you that their company is also a great fit for you! […]

29 09, 2020

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?

jobs2020-09-29T12:07:09-04:00Categories: General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Networking, Part-time & Side-Gigs, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: blog, career advice, career goals, careers, employees, employer, hiring manager, job advice, Job Satisfaction, Jobs, networking, professional growth, Recruiters, resume, salary, skills|0 Comments

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? […]

13 08, 2020

Cover Letter Tips and Tricks
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Cover Letter Tips and Tricks

Acing the Interview, Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, Resumes & Cover Letters

Cover Letter Tips and Tricks

jobs2020-08-20T08:47:36-04:00Categories: Acing the Interview, Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, Resumes & Cover Letters|Tags: advice, career, career advice, careers, Cover, cover letter, Hiring, hiring manager, interview, job, job advice, job application, job hunt, job interview, Jobs, resume, resumes, tips, work|0 Comments

Cover letters are meant to enhance the job seekers application. By taking your time to really generate a cover letter, it may help your chances of being hired. Here are some tips below: […]

8 01, 2020

How to Answer, “Do You Have Any Questions for Me?”
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How to Answer, “Do You Have Any Questions for Me?”

Acing the Interview, Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice

How to Answer, “Do You Have Any Questions for Me?”

jobs2020-01-13T15:44:05-05:00Categories: Acing the Interview, Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice|Tags: do you have questions, hiring manager, interview, interviewee, interviewer, questioning, questions|0 Comments

Post job interview- you may be asked, “Do you have any questions for me?” and if so, you should always try to reply with a “yes”. This gives you a chance to address any questions you may have regarding the position, the company, etc. You should be prepared and your questions should be relevant and intentional. Here are some examples of questions you can ask following the initial interview. […]

6 12, 2019

Link Roundup: When to *Not* Include a Cover Letter
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Link Roundup: When to *Not* Include a Cover Letter

General Job Search Advice, Link Roundups, Resumes & Cover Letters

Link Roundup: When to Not Include a Cover Letter

jobs2019-12-09T09:09:47-05:00Categories: General Job Search Advice, Link Roundups, Resumes & Cover Letters|Tags: cover letter, hiring manager, information, Recruiter, resume, resumes, review, submission, topics|0 Comments

Writing a cover letter can significantly increase your chances of being considered for a position if done correctly. However, there are also times that including one when applying for a job is not necessary. Below we’ve put together a guide on when to and *not to* include a cover letter when applying for a job, and what it should look like when you compose one. Check it out! […]

10 09, 2019

Link Roundup: Post-Interview ‘Thank You’ Guide
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Link Roundup: Post-Interview ‘Thank You’ Guide

Acing the Interview

Link Roundup: Post-Interview ‘Thank You’ Guide

jobs2019-09-10T13:42:02-04:00Categories: Acing the Interview|Tags: emails, follow up, hiring manager, interview, interviewer, post interview, questions, thank you, thank you email, thank you note, thank yous, Voicemail|0 Comments

So you’ve had your job interview, and you feel that it went well. Now that it’s over you wonder how long you’ll have to wait to receive a response. Do you call? Do you send an email? What do you say? What’s the best form of contact for following up and thanking the hiring manager/recruiter for meeting with you? We’ve compiled a post-interview ‘Thank You’ guide with all the answers to your questions, below. […]