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If your phone isn’t buzzing during a job search, it could be tough to tell if it’s your resume, the labor market, or anything else that’s the problem. If you are applying to jobs for which you are well-qualified, a lack of replies often comes down to a poor resume. Quite a few experienced… Read more »
Off-the-wall interview questions get all the headlines, but standard interview questions become standard for a reason: they work. Before you start asking applicants to figure out how many tennis balls would fit in the interview room, you should probably ask at least one, if not all, of the following questions. 1) Can You Tell Me… Read more »
As the saying goes, money talks and an easy way to motivate your employees is to dangle the prospect of a generous raise in front of them. However, companies don’t have an unlimited supply of money for doling out raises, and even more problematic – money actually isn’t the best employee motivator. Instead,… Read more »
Some people don’t give much thought to their leadership style. They feel that what they do works, and that’s okay. However, other business leaders are always trying to get better at what they do and experiment with different approaches. There are a lot of leadership approaches out there and if you’re looking to refine… Read more »
Advancements in technology have given job seekers more power than ever in the labor market. Considering this, employers can’t just bury their heads in the sand and keep using the same old recruitment methods. They must adapt or risk losing top talent to the competition. Recruiting methods become outdated when they become highly inefficient.… Read more »
Emotional intelligence has a crucial role at work. Hiring, compensation, or promotion decisions are often based on your emotional intelligence. Individuals with a high level of emotional intelligence can grasp and assess their own feelings, as well as effectively pick up on the emotions of others. They have a good sense of themselves and… Read more »
Managing pessimism on your team can often seem like a losing battle. Negativity, if left alone, will ultimately throttle productivity and increase turnover. However, as a manager, you do have significant control over the situation, and the best way to confront negativity is to focus on the impacts it has on everybody. Essentially you… Read more »
Right up there with “Tell me about yourself” and “Name your biggest weakness,” the question about a professional five-year plan is one of the most popular interview questions. While it might seem a bit mundane, the question is actually a great opportunity for you to show your ambition and hint at the expectations you… Read more »
You know it’s coming–the question about your last job. If you left your last employer on bad terms, you will probably dread talking about it during your next job interview. To be fair, it can be difficult to find a way to spin an unfortunate situation, regardless of whether you quit or were let… Read more »
You have a great resume, a cover letter that dazzles, impeccable references–the only thing left is the interview. So make sure you don’t make these mistakes: Don’t show up late! The easiest way to look bad right off the bat is to show up late. It gives the impression that you’re irresponsible and makes the… Read more »