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How to “Decode” Job Descriptions
How many different job descriptions have you read during your job search? Hundreds? Maybe even thousands? They can seem pretty confusing! Oftentimes, job descriptions are written by a committee, or by someone inexperienced. Others are prepared by recruiters or...
Understanding Your Value Proposition
When it comes to your job search, your value proposition is critical. What is your value proposition, exactly? It’s that set of skills (soft, technical or industry-specific) that make you better suited for a position. More importantly, they make you stand out from the...
How to Know When Your Employees Are About to Jump Ship
Employee retention is always a hot topic - the cost of turnover is high, and the competition is constantly seeking ways to land top talent (especially your top talent). But identifying and preventing an employee from seeking greener pastures can be somewhat elusive....
Is Your Onboarding Process Alienating New Employees?
Employee onboarding is traditionally a key part of employee development. Getting off to a good start is key to a successful, long-term career. Right? In today’s fast-paced world where team members where multiple hats and have varying responsibilities, onboarding can...
3 Key Areas to Review in Cover Letters
A few months ago, we talked about key areas recruiters should review in candidate resumes for more efficient screening. But what about cover letters? Has the range of expert advice shared about cover letters over the years rendered them useless during the hiring...
Social Media Job Search Tips for Recent Graduates
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. From connecting with family to even applying for jobs, chances are you read or post to at least one social media site every day. But particularly for recent college graduates, your social media presence can...
Are Video Job Interviews Right For Your Business?
With significant advances in technology and portability of communication, video interviewing is gaining traction in recruiting circles. While the technology is intriguing, there are specific factors to consider when debating whether video interviewing is the right fit...
Should You Be Hiring For Skills or Personality?
Google “hire for skills or personality” and you’ll find more than 12 million resulting pieces of content - many of them recent. It’s a hot topic in hiring today, and it’s one that has the potential to make a big impact on your business. Poor hiring decisions can cost...
Keep Workplace Productivity Humming this Summer
Summer vacations offer a great respite for your team (and for you!), but they can also disrupt your company workflow and be a drain on productivity. Summer can mean lengthy vacations and reduced productivity…but it doesn’t have to. Your team can continue achieving its...