In a perfect world, the office environment would be perfect every day. Employees would get along famously. Everyone would be recognized for their achievements and continually developed to their utmost abilities. Projects would be equally delegated, and work would always be productive. Customers would always be happy. Sound too good to be true? It is![…]
Congratulations – You have the job offer in hand and you are ready to start to negotiate your offer! You have already decided that you want to ask for a little more in base salary, but what else can you negotiate? There are many elements of your total compensation package aside from salary, and[…]
Whether you are a hiring authority or a job seeker, you are well aware that you need to possess certain “hard” skills for various jobs. A well-defined set of sales skills may not be the best fit for a Java Developer, and engineering skills do not, by themselves, qualify you for a CFO position. There[…]
Finally deciding that you are quitting your job can bring on a whole slew of different emotions. Part of you is exhilarated and excited – you are either leaving for a new opportunity, choosing a different path, or starting a new business. Part of you is scared to death: will you be successful, will you[…]
Getting fired is never fun – whether it is simply a downsizing, or a termination for poor performance. Few descriptions (no matter how kind) take the sting out of the actual event. Being terminated is even worse when you don’t know it’s coming! Being a recruiter, I have witnessed the event from numerous perspectives. It[…]
As originally posted in Millennial Money Guide. It’s no secret that Millennials are one of the largest generations in history, and make up over 33% of the workforce. Though this age group consists of some of the most technologically-savvy in history, it often makes headlines for the less-than-desirable stereotypes, such as job-hopping, and requiring constant[…]
In a job market with an unemployment rate under 5%, and new positions being created every day, the candidate market has become slim and very competitive. Candidates, whether they are employed or unemployed, typically have multiple opportunities they are considering at any given time. You may find an ideal person for a role, but lose[…]
Conflict is bound to occur in both our personal and professional lives. It is part of human nature, yet most of us would prefer to prevent it. As mentioned in my previous article on Introverts and Extroverts, we work with many different personalities, and each one has his or her own set of unique expectations.[…]
Most of us make dozens of decisions every day without a second thought: both personal and professional. Those decisions dictate everything from what we eat for breakfast to how we deal with customers, to who we do (or don’t) hire. Yet, we don’t give a great deal of thought to WHY we make the decisions[…]
Humans are an interesting breed. Each of us have unique personalities and traits that are a combination of our genetic makeup, our surroundings, and how we were raised. Our methods of communication and work style are no different and reflect our personalities. We tend to fall into two generalized categories: extroverts and introverts, though most[…]
Why I Dumped Monster.com for ZipRecruiter And Why You Should, too…… **Note: this page contains affiliate links, but I only represent products I use and trust! Unless you have been living under a rock, you’ve noticed that the job market has changed over the last few years – a LOT! Five years ago, I had[…]
Recruiting and Retention are on a Collision Course – Here’s Why Originally posted on CareerMetis.com – please see original article here The economy has made a robust comeback and the job market is strong. You will rarely hear any argument regarding the availability of jobs. There are currently over 5.4 million open jobs in the[…]
This lesson is all about learning to create your own blog on WordPress. Starting a blog is easy – believe me – if I can do it, anyone can master this! I am not what you would call a “tech savvy” person, so don’t assume I am guiding you with a ton of coding or[…]
Why Your Business (or Consulting Firm) Needs a Blog Please note – this article contains affiliate links, but I only recommend products I use The Importance of a Blog I will be the first to admit it: I didn’t always have a blog. I have been in business for nearly a decade, but my company’s[…]
If you are in the field of Recruiting or Human Resources, you have likely seen it, but cringe at the mere thought of it: the Counter Offer. As much as we don’t want to think about them, in this day and age, they happen more often than we would like. Picture this: you have spent[…]
Ahh – the InMail. One of the most popular tools for recruiters to reach candidates today. For a recruiter or HR professional, it is sometimes a means of communication they spend several hours a day working on. But did you know that the average open rate ranges between 10-20%? Some recruiters have reported that they[…]
This week, I happened upon a post on LinkedIn that a fellow recruiter made regarding a situation that had just happened to her. The situation went something like this: she had a candidate that had gone through the interview process for a position she was conducting a search on. Her client extended an offer to[…]
The Art of the Relationship is Changing Relationships are important – they are part of our everyday lives, and are necessary for emotional health. They come in many different forms: personal relationships (family, friends, neighbors, spouses or significant others) and professional (co-workers, supervisors, client or customer relationships). As time has progressed, however, those relationships have[…]
The other day, I received an email for a newsletter that was titled “Hiring is Super Easy – Said No One Ever”. I had to laugh out loud because that phrase couldn’t be more accurate! Hiring (and being a recruiter today, in general) is wrought with challenges and obstacles. Our product is human, after all,[…]
Regardless of what your title is, you’ve heard it before: “[the candidate] has every skill we are looking for, but he or she just isn’t a cultural fit”. This usually occurs sometime after you have interviewed the 52nd person for the role, and before you pull your hair out! Hopefully that is a slight exaggeration,[…]
This year I changed my life – literally. I haven’t always worked at a “desk” job, but it is a lifestyle that I always viewed as desirable. If you had your own office, it was certainly an indication of success. Sitting at a desk all day would mean that your life was much easier than[…]
What Will They Think of Next? Over the last 5 years, it is no secret that recruitment technology has made incredible advancements, staying on track with our ever-evolving digital world. Recruiting technology is no different. I recently attended a conference discussing the latest and greatest Recruiting Software. THIS amateur was in shock and awe, to[…]