The human brain is not wired to focus on one thing for hours on end. We’re more creative, innovative, and productive when we work in spurts. For this reason, the concept of the 8-hour workday seems to be a bad one, but most of us have adjusted by breaking up our day into chunks: a meeting here, a brainstorm there, a furtive social [...]
You're in an interview process and really want to work for this company. Or so you think. But the interview process has raised a few red flags. What might some of those be? Maybe the hiring manager has had to reschedule one too many times. Has the hiring manager taken the time to even read your resume prior to your meeting? Making candidates [...]
You’re looking for a new job, and your profile on LinkedIn is 100% completed. You’re good, right? On that front, at least. LinkedIn may be at the center of your hiring efforts these days, but having a well-designed CV or resume could take you on a further digital journey. Luckily, there are plenty of websites that offer a modern alternative to Microsoft Word’s [...]
One of biggest headaches for HR when it comes to hiring remote employees is figuring out the right compensation strategy. It’s always been somewhat normal to assess compensation based on the average cost of skilled labor in a particular region and industry. A tech employee in Silicon Valley would typically make more than a tech employee in Central Florida. But what about a [...]
Here’s a #jobseeker tip for the day: There are certain questions hiring managers will ask that we call “behavioral questions.” These are the ones designed to suss out how you might act and react on the job. They might sound something like this: “Tell me about a time you resolved conflict at work.” Or: “How do you handle it when you miss a [...]
A dazzling interview is a step in the process. It does not necessarily close the deal. If you are really interested in the next step or want the job, don’t forget a follow-up note! This thank-you note should be gracious, upbeat, and enthusiastic. That goes without saying. A couple of other things to aim for: 💡 Make it personal by referencing real conversations you [...]
“Tim, What’s the most important part of any resume?” The whole thing matters, but I would argue that the biggest focus should be on proving your worth as a performer. The companies and titles are great, but what exactly did you accomplish in those roles? Your Made/Saved/Achieveds should be front and center in bullet format. Easy to find. What did you do to [...]
Are you in a dead-end job? I can certainly help you get a new one.But in the meantime, there might be more you could do to get something valuable out of your current role.For instance, are there training or development opportunities you haven’t taken advantage of that could serve your career in the long run?Are there soft skills you could be honing in [...]
For so long, all we ever heard about was employing millennials. They’re now the biggest population in the workforce. But along comes Gen Z to mix it up. So how do we identify a Gen Z individual? Let's look at the demographics currently in the workforce: Baby Boomers: 1946 - 1964 Gen X: 1965 - 1980 Gen Y: 1981 - 1996 Gen Z: [...]
Company leaders know they’re under pressure to upskill their workforces. As for employees, they clearly want to learn new skills. Recent research (and my personal experience as a recruiter) shows that L&D opportunities are a driving factor in employee happiness and retention. But those learning opportunities don’t always have to be the sole responsibility of the employer. There’s another highly effective strategy to pay [...]