Time to move on. You’ve navigated the interview process and accepted the offer. Now you must give your notice. How long should you make that notice period? NewCo wants you to start ASAP but you want to be professional and don’t want to leave your current teammates hanging. Let’s dive into the topic of notice periods and see what’s minimum, what's appropriate and [...]
🌟 Is the interview process starting to feel like an endless maze? 🤔 Stories are (once again) popping up about overextended hiring processes. A candidate told me this week about being in step 8 😮of an interview process wondering if they should withdraw. Sorry – with 30 years of recruiting experience - I feel pretty comfortable saying that any interview process that’s 8 [...]
Ready for your offer? 💼💸 You’ve made it down to the final stages of interview for what you believe is your dream job! Everything is pointing towards a great match – and then – you get a lowball offer. Ugh. Before you write this one off, let's explore how you can be prepared and handle it with confidence. 📉 First, it's crucial to [...]
📢 🌟 Are frequent job moves stigmatized as much as they have been in the past? Maybe frequent job moves don’t raise red flags like they used to? Or do they? 🤔 Let's take a closer look at the pros and cons of being a job hopper. 📈📉 According to recent studies, a staggering 96% of workers are looking for a new job [...]
A healthy mind and body are key ingredients for a successful and fulfilling career. There’s no doubt about that It's time to put your well-being first! Here are some science-backed tips to help you thrive at work: 1️⃣ Move your body! Yea I’m a gym rat but we all know that incorporating physical activity into your daily routine can increase productivity, reduce stress, [...]
👔💼 Business and work have gotten so casual! What should you wear to an interview in 2023?👔💼 As the professional landscape continues to evolve, so does the way we present ourselves during interviews. Securing that dream job requires more than just skills and experience; it demands a polished appearance that reflects your professionalism and dedication. How you show up to an interview also [...]
📢🤪 We’ve got a new workplace buzzword. Wondering who dreams all these up? 🌪️ Let me introduce "resenteeism" to your work vocabulary! 🙅♂️📅 According to a recent article in AllWork.Space, this bothersome phenomenon has been irking employees in 2023. It seems that the era of presenteeism (as discussed in a previous post, showing up physically but mentally checked out) has evolved into a [...]
📣 Happy Monday! How have things been going at work? Had a nagging feeling that something isn’t quite right – or that your future may not be at your current company? It might be time to consider exploring new opportunities and take your career to the next level. 🚀 While there could be many, here are five signs that indicate it's time to [...]
🎆 Are ready for a long 4th holiday weekend? I’m hoping you get time to unwind and make the most of your time off. Check out these interesting tidbits about the Independence Day holiday, and some tips to ensure you're fully prepared for a well-deserved break. Did you know that Americans spend around $7.15 billion on food during the 4th of July? 🍔🌭🍉 [...]
Have an interview this week? Let’s prep for a question asked using the STAR method. The STAR technique has proven to be highly effective in evaluating candidates' experiences and skills. So, let's gear up and get prepared for a question that frequently appears in interviews: "Can you give me an example of a time when you faced a challenge at work and how [...]