Work from Home? Design the Ultimate Home Office to Maximize Productivity
Do you work from home? Design the ultimate home office to increase your productivity.
A Few Things Every Solopreneur Needs to Succeed
by Courtney Rosenfeld The days during which an office was required to successfully do good work are long behind us. These days, a so-called “solopreneur” can work just about any place that has a good Wi-Fi connection, as remote work not only becomes increasingly feasible but also provides ways for organizations and individuals to expand[…]
How to be More Confident in Your Interview
So you’ve landed the interview. Now, how do you land the job? Hiring managers are likely meeting with multiple candidates for the available role so you need to find a way to stand out. Above a stellar resume and a firm handshake is the way in which you carry yourself. Your confidence will be your[…]
Top-Notch Tips for Interview Success
Image courtesy of Pixabay Are you working hard to climb the ladder of success? They say you never get another chance to make your first impression, and when you land an interview at a worthwhile company, capitalizing on your opportunity is of paramount importance. Here’s how to turn your one-time-shot into the next step in[…]
The Pros and Cons of Using AI When Recruiting – Guest Post
The pros and cons of using AI when recruiting Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how businesses work and it has now entered into the recruitment space. In fact, many companies are now using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) to sift through applications and schedule interviews, removing the manual process for recruiters. The use of AI in[…]
HR Matters – Don’t Treat Human Resources as DIY
HR Matters – Don’t Treat Human Resources as DIY Several small businesses have the tendency to save as much as possible. For this purpose, they are even ready to compromise those services that they think are either unnecessary or very simple that they can easily handle themselves. The main department that pays the price of[…]
What Employers and Employees Need to Know About Harassment
Sexual harassment has been a hot topic in the media for the last couple of years, really coming front and center with the notoriety of some of the more recent victims (and perpetrators). The fact that harassment occurs in the workplace (even with celebrities) has brought the subject major attention across the country and[…]
How to Make a Plan for Selling Your Business (Guest Post)
The business establishment needs efforts. Business entrepreneurs do hard work for the progress and growth of the business. A business transition is not a natural step for the people who establish their business with a lot of efforts. Business transition needs a proper plan because without doing adequate planning, no one can handover its business[…]
5 Reasons Why Changing Jobs is Good for Your Career
Millennials continually get a bad rap. They are often criticized for not paying their dues, for expecting immediate gratification, and from a career standpoint – for changing jobs. Most Millennials were raised by Baby Boomers who spent the bulk of their careers at one or two companies. Long tenure was equated with good work ethic,[…]
Want to Get Promoted at Work? 5 Steps You Must Follow
Human nature tells us that very few people truly enjoy doing the same old thing every day for a prolonged period of time. This definitely holds true for our professional lives! While it is easy to enjoy mastering a skill, we seek variety and challenge in our careers. We put our best effort in every[…]
Why Mass Texting Helps You Recruit More Effectively (Guest Post)
Recruit with SMS to Get the Best Job Candidates Finding the most qualified candidates for any position within your company means that you have to act fast. When you use mass texting to recruit more effectively, you will have the capability of reaching a wide demographic of candidates within minutes. The ability to reach candidates[…]
The Recruiter is a Professional, Too (Guest Post)
The HR Recruiter is a pro too. It sounds condescending because you shouldn’t have to say it; but, people especially high-flying professionals seem to forget. Yes – you, the client are degreed with multiple credentials. I, myself, have an MBA, BA in International Economics and several project management certifications. However, when looking for a job[…]
7 Steps to Build Confidence and Self-Worth as a Professional
Each and every one of us is unique in our way. We were each raised a different way, and each have our own hopes and dreams. Yet most of us spend a great deal of our time questioning ourselves – as individuals in general, and as professionals. We give to others, but are[…]
What is Harassment and How Do You Report It?
Sexual harassment has been a hot topic in the media for the last couple of years, really coming front and center with the notoriety of some of the more victims (and perpetrators). The fact that harassment occurs in the workplace (even with celebrities) has brought the subject major attention across the country and beyond. What[…]
Keep it Professional: Social Media Do’s and Don’ts During a Job Search
Social media has become an important aspect of our daily lives, regardless of where you are in the world, or what your profession is. Most of us have at least one social media account, and use it for everything from keeping up with friends and family, reading the news, or staying current in professional trends.[…]
How to Recover When You Didn’t Get the Job
Friday afternoon I had to make my least favorite type of phone call as a recruiter, yet one of the most necessary types of calls. I had to tell a candidate that he didn’t get the job. This wasn’t just any candidate. He is an individual I have worked with for almost 10 years now;[…]
Is It Okay to Find a New Passion and Start a New Business Venture?
Guest Post by A Young Legend We all have interests in several areas, so is it acceptable to dip your foot in various subjects? The idea of expanding a business or broaden your investments may absolutely include starting a new business in another area. Ultimately, pursuing personal growth through a new passion includes finding a[…]
Beware of the Top 5 Interview Red Flags
Interviews can be extremely stressful for jobseekers. Whether you are employed or not, companies are looking for an ideal fit, and competition is increasingly fierce in this job market. A candidate wants to make the best possible impression, especially if the job is exactly what he or she is looking for. As a result of[…]
7 Signs You Have Found Your Ideal Career
Having a career you love is extremely important. After all, most full-time employees spend more of their waking hours with co-workers than they do with their families. Your career choice determines many aspects of your life, and the direction it will take. What you do for a living can dictate: How successful you are How[…]
How Talent Looked in 2017 – and What to Expect for 2018
**This post contains affiliate links, but I only represent products I trust. 2017 was a great year for many things, and the job market was one of them! With record unemployment rates, there are still an estimated 6.2 million open jobs in the United States, according to CNN Money. What does this mean for employers?[…]
How to Tailor Your Resume to Fit a Job Description
Welcome to the Friday Forum! Every Friday, we take a question submitted by one of our readers and have our professionals field it and provide advice. We then encourage members of the Need a New Gig community to comment below and give their take! Here is This Week’s Question: CJ asks: “Hi, I have been[…]
How to Hack the Application Process with Jobscan
**This post contains affiliate links, but I only represent products I trust! Jobscan is a company that has come to my attention in recent months. The product Jobscan offers, the concept, and its potential for the future of job searching makes it the coolest new piece of technology I have seen in a very long[…]
How to Write (and Present) a Job Offer That Won’t Be Rejected
The job offer is, no doubt, the most exciting aspect of hiring journey! It is the culmination of a long, and sometimes tedious process – for everyone involved. After weeks of sourcing, screening, scheduling interviews, coordinating follow-ups, and checking references, it provides that satisfaction that makes the work (and the waiting) all worthwhile. So WHY[…]
Unemployment During the Holidays – A Survival Guide
The holidays can be a joyous time of year for many – a time to relax, unwind, and spend time with loved ones. People look forward to it all year long. When dealing with unemployment, however, this time of year can be extremely stressful, both personally and professionally. Unemployment can equate to shortages in both[…]
New Year, New Job? 10 Signs it is Time to Look
It happens every year – the holiday season and upcoming New Year are often a time of self-evaluation. The end of the year is the time to determine what has gone right in your life over the past year, as well what you would like to change. New Year’s resolutions usually consist of[…]
The 5 Dirty Secrets About the Hunt for Talent
The other day, I came across a newsletter that was titled “Hiring is Super Easy – Said No One Ever”. It was humorous because that phrase couldn’t be more accurate! Hiring is wrought with challenges and obstacles. The product is human, after all, and humans have emotions….and personal circumstances….and second thoughts…. need I say more?[…]
Keeping it Classy – The ABC’s of Holiday Office Party Etiquette
The holidays are upon us, like it or not! And if you are in the corporate world (or the significant other of someone that is), this usually involves attending at least one holiday office party. We all have heard stories of eventful office parties, and no one wants to be the topic of conversation long[…]
The Healthy Office Worker – A Gift Guide
Gift Guide for the Healthy Office Worker So I’m sure you’ve heard it many times lately: sitting is the new smoking. Professionals who are desk-bound face a wide array of health challenges associated with just being sedentary. An average office worker spends 7 hours in the seated position! Individuals that work from home often report[…]
Best Business Books for the Holidays – A Gift Guide
The holidays are upon us, and with that comes the conundrum of what to get those around you. Whether it is an office gift exchange, or a practical gift for a new graduate, business books are always at the top of my list. This is a perfect opportunity to inform and educate while gift giving. […]
The Office Holiday Party – A Gift Guide
Holiday Gifting for the Office ***Please note – this post contains affiliate links. Resilient Recruiter is an Amazon Associate. It’s that time of year again – the holidays are fast-approaching! And what goes hand-in-hand with the end of the year festivities? The office Holiday Party! This is an exciting time for some, but a[…]
The Top Five Reasons Good Employees Leave
Whether you are new to the working world, or approaching retirement, it is not too difficult to spot good employees. The Star Worker can fall anywhere within the hierarchy of a company – from the Receptionist at the front desk to the CEO. This is the person that takes pride in his or her job,[…]
6 Secrets to Digging Out of a Career Rut
Guest Post featured in Resume-Library.com It happens to so many professionals in this day and age: you are gainfully employed at a reputable company with a good (scratch that – GREAT) job. You have been steadily moving up the corporate ladder each year, and are held in high regard with your department. But you still[…]
The Clichéd Lines That are Killing Your Resume [Guest Post]
When it comes to writing your resume, there’s a fine line between key words that you think look and sound good, and overused phrases that recruiters loathe. Hiring managers see hundreds of resumes, and after a while, they could begin to look and sound the same. If you want to stand out, you should try[…]
The Biggest Career Advice Myths Debunked
Career advice is like parenting advice: everyone has an opinion to give, but it doesn’t mean that it’s right. Like parenting advice, the suggestions may be well-intentioned, but no longer applicable in the modern workplace. It may be a common practice in some industries – just not yours. Or, it might just be wrong! There[…]
The 5 Toxic Habits That Are Hampering Your Career Success
Regardless of what you do for a living, or how far along you are in your career, most people are striving for a greater level of success. The term “success” can be defined in very different terms, depending on whom you talk to. It may be more money, a bigger title, more responsibility, or simply[…]
10 Things Hiring Managers Wish They Could Tell Candidates
10 Things Hiring Managers Wish They Could Tell Candidates Hiring is tricky. In theory, the process is easy. You write a job description, post that job on your website, or the job board of your choice. You sift through the resumes and interview the qualified applicants. You choose the best candidate for the job and[…]
5 Reasons to Keep Your Resume Updated
If you have been satisfied with your current position, chances are that you haven’t thought about your resume in a long time. Quite possibly, you haven’t touched it since you landed your current role! You are certainly not alone! Most people only think about their resume when it is time to start looking for a[…]
Are You Too Busy to Be Productive?
Not too long ago, when you were exchanging pleasantries with friends or family, and the question of “how are you?” came up, the common answer was “fine”. Today, however, most people are likely to say “busy”. Why is that? The answer is simple. In this day and age, most of us make it a point[…]
3 Things Your Modern Resume Must Have (Guest Post)
3 Things Your Modern Resume Must Have A well-written resume continues to be the kingpin to a successful job search. In this digital age where competition is steeper than ever, candidates must take care in crafting a quality document that stands out from the rest. As a critical self-marketing tool, your resume needs to[…]
How to Prepare for Your Performance Review
Performance review time is often referred to as a bittersweet time of year: one where all of your hard work is reviewed and recognized, but also a time of year where your shortcomings come to light! That said, many employees (and leaders) do not look forward to this uncomfortable time of year. What Does a[…]
The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Next Job with Indeed.com
The Time Has Come…and Indeed.com is Your Tool of Choice You have finally decided to dust off that resume and start searching for that new gig, but the only problem is that you don’t know where to start! Since the recruiting landscape is always changing, and new sites continue to pop up overnight, candidates can[…]
The Emotional Intelligence Traits Necessary for Business Success
Emotional intelligence has become a hot topic over the last decade, gracing the covers of almost every major publication in business and psychology alike. It has long been understood that there was a “non-intellect” related component of intelligence. This has been studied since as early as the 1940’s – and this component has been directly[…]
Employee Recognition – Unraveling the Mystery Behind It’s Success
Employee recognition has been a buzz word for the last five or six years now, and with good reason. Numerous case studies have already shown that recognizing employees not only leads to decreased turnover, but it actually motivates employees to perform better. Since the #1 reason Americans leave jobs is due to feeling unappreciated, that[…]
How to Improve Employee Performance Effectively
Resilient Recruiter is an Amazon Associate Terminating an employee is a very emotional task for both an employer and the person losing his or her job. In my previous articles, How to Terminate an Employee the Right Way Part #1 and Part #2, we discussed methods for parting ways with dignity and respect. But what[…]
How to Terminate an Employee the Right Way – Part #2
Resilient Recruiter is an Amazon Associate This is the second article in the series How to Terminate an Employee the Right Way, with compassion and ethics. If you would like to read the first part, please click here. Almost everyone that has ever terminated an employee can tell you that it is never an easy[…]
How to Terminate an Employee the Right Way – Part 1
Resilient Recruiter is an Amazon Associate. The circumstances may be different from company to company, but the end result is the same: you have decided to terminate an employee. This is a decision that is difficult on many levels (for all parties involved), and may have been culminating for a long time. Let’s face it[…]
What is Networking and How Can It Help You Find a Job?
The term “networking” is a descriptive word often overused in Career circles, but whether you are a new grad, or close to retirement, chances are you’ve heard it. As a matter of fact, one of the first pieces of advice I give to any job seeker I work with is to “make sure you are[…]
5 Characteristics of the Bosses We Love to Hate
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![…]
7 Things to Negotiate Besides Your Salary
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[…]