In my 20 years as a recruiter, I have seen interview processes that have lasted painfully long periods of time, and what normally happens is that if it takes too long, it won’t close. My old boss used to teach us that “things that drag get dirty.” If you think you’d like to hire someone, […]
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4 Tips for Hiring People with a History of Success
Every manager desires to have a team of successful people working with them. If you have the ability to assemble successful teams, you’ll be respected by your bosses and remembered after you leave. Remember former President Ronald Reagan? He did many important things, but he is most remembered for his ability to assemble a great […]
4 Reasons Conducting ‘Stay Interviews’ is a Good Idea
Every company wants to retain its best employees. The problem is that NOT every company does what is necessary to retain its best employees. A prime example of this is the “stay interview.” The “stay interview” is a company’s attempt to keep a key employee on board before that employee finds another opportunity. Unfortunately, in […]
A 6-Point Checklist for Giving Thanks for Your Employer
Considering the fact that on average, people spend approximately one quarter of their lives at their place of employment (which doesn’t, of course, include overtime), it makes sense that you should feel thankful for the company for which you work. As one might imagine, all companies fall somewhere between two polar opposites. At one end […]
3 Questions to Ask About Your Counter-offer
Here’s the scenario. You’ve been passively looking for a new job for months because you really don’t see any room for growth or opportunity at your present company. After a few interviews, lo and behold, somebody makes you an attractive offer. So you proceed to turn in your two weeks’ notice, and you’re presented with […]
9 Factors to Consider About What Your Next Job Will Pay
Compensation will undoubtedly be a key factor in your decision whether or not to accept a new position. However, few people take the time to really understand their economic choices, mostly because there are so many factors, including cost of living, benefits, and so forth. To help you put your choices into perspective, I’ve divided […]
Career Strategy: It Pays to Diversify
Would you dump your entire life savings – every single dollar – into a single stock? Probably not; it’s far too risky to put all your eggs in one investment basket. If you’re unsure of your answer, think ENRON. Okay, now that we have that settled . . . And yet, you’d be surprised how […]
6 Questions to Ask About Your Job Search
You must determine exactly what you want before you can conduct a thorough, accurate, and ultimately satisfying job search. Consequently, below is a list of six questions you should ask before launching your search: What’s your target location? In other words, where do you want to work? Is it locally, or do you have […]
How Would You Answer: ‘What Are Your Core Values?’
Candidates consider all types of questions while preparing for an interview. Most of them prepare for traditional interview questions. Some of them even prep for behavioral-based questions, as well. However, would you be ready for this question? “What are your core values?” More and more, core values are becoming a central issue during the […]
6 Career Pitfalls That Pertain to Just About Anybody
Nobody can avoid making decisions. What’s that—you say you’re not going to make any? Too late, you just made one. The average person changes jobs at least five times during their life, and some change careers as many as three times. In today’s whirlwind market, change is the rule, not the exception, and there […]