The key to any job search is to have the skills and experience that employers need. More than that, to be truly successful, job seekers must also develop a strategy to market those skills. An advanced job search must effectively communicate that a candidate knows what they are doing, shows accomplishments and their potential forContinue reading “How to Build a Personal Brand [Infographic]”
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13 Things HR WON’T Tell You
The road to getting an excellent job is never in a straight line. Often, it is filled with twists, turns, secrets, surprises and (maybe) a few missteps. Many job seekers send out their resumes of recruiters and human resources departments and pray for the best. In many cases, they are left the dark about exactlyContinue reading “13 Things HR WON’T Tell You”
13 Things HR WON'T Tell You
The road to getting an excellent job is never in a straight line. Often, it is filled with twists, turns, secrets, surprises and (maybe) a few missteps. Many job seekers send out their resumes of recruiters and human resources departments and pray for the best. In many cases, they are left the dark about exactlyContinue reading “13 Things HR WON'T Tell You”
A Storm of HR Responsibility [INFOGRAPHIC]
Often, companies with fewer than 50 employees do not have a dedicated Human Resources (HR) person. Even fewer have a definite HR department. Minor tasks, such as… Payroll processing Background checks Retirement/benefit management … are becoming increasingly pivotal roles for a company. On top of that, federal and state employment regulations are continually changing, demanding even moreContinue reading “A Storm of HR Responsibility [INFOGRAPHIC]”
Top Ten: Ways to Make a Temp Job Permanent
Many companies choose to “test” an employee before filling a vacancy, by hiring through temporary services, as contract workers or as interns. For the job seeker, a “temp” position is one of the quickest paths to employment. In addition, these temporary employees have the “inside track” when a permanent position opens up—knowing the job betterContinue reading “Top Ten: Ways to Make a Temp Job Permanent”