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How to Foster a Corporate Culture of Learning
The opportunity for continued education is a critical factor in employee engagement and retention. Not only are the opportunities themselves critical, but fostering an environment that supports learning as a critical component of career (and business) success is also...
How to Find “Unadvertised” Job Postings in Your Job Search
Where to find and apply for jobs you don’t see on job boards. Do you ever feel frustrated when you don’t receive a response after submitting your resume? Here could be a big reason why: Companies that post jobs in a newspaper or with online job boards often report...
How to Make a Good First Impression in Your Job Interview
As the old saying goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression. When it comes to your job search, that first impression is especially critical. Stand out for the right reasons in your next job interview From the moment you walk through the door, you’re...
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...