Remote work suddenly became the norm in 2020. Companies that never intended to have work from home policies were forced to reconsider. That may mean some of your most recent experience will be from home. But how exactly do you frame this on your resume when you’re looking for your next job opportunity? Can you… Read more »
Sometimes, hiring managers make the mistake of saying, “I’ll know it when I see it,” when they’re looking for a new candidate. They let their gut dictate the decision, leading to poor hiring choices and challenges once the individual starts work. There are other important details you should consider when making a hiring choice. What… Read more »
You found a new job and gave your employer your notice. But now, they’ve thrown you a curveball. What happens when a company provides you with a counteroffer? If you were leaving your position, you must consider some things before responding to your current employer. Here is some advice for properly responding to a counteroffer… Read more »
It’s a dark and stormy night. Hundreds of candidates are reading your job descriptions right now, but the hair is standing up on the back of their necks. Why are they spooked by what they see on the page? It’s not ghosts or ghouls; it’s the job description itself. Are you scaring away the best… Read more »
Are you considering a call center job? There are lots of reasons it can be an excellent fit for this stage of your career. Call centers are the heart of customer service, allowing companies to service multiple users simultaneously when they have questions or concerns. But what are the driving factors for choosing a call… Read more »
While the holiday season still seems so far off, it’ll be here before we know it. And it may look different in 2020. But your company may still require seasonal employees during the holidays. What are the best strategies for recruiting seasonal employees and why is planning ahead so important this year? Here is how… Read more »
We hear a lot of talk about “entry-level” opportunities. Job seekers often approach these positions right out of college or at the beginning of their careers. There may also be benefits for professionals looking to transition to a new industry. But there is a lot of confusion with the term “entry-level” and how it works… Read more »
As more and more businesses shifted to remote work at the start of the COVID-19 crisis in the United States, the workplace changed forever. Now, as we see the virus still gaining ground across the country, companies need to formalize some of the ideas hastily put into place at the beginning. So how can you… Read more »
The job market is shifting. It has been shifting for a while with a lot of moving parts, including the rise of Generation Z into the workforce. And with the global pandemic changing the way a lot of workplaces operate, it’s shifting again. Baby boomers are beginning to consider retirement, even as they delayed it… Read more »
You’re probably familiar with the concept of an exit interview. This is where you will talk with someone who has provided their notice to find out why they’re leaving the company. But many organizations are now turning the concept on its head and conducting stay interviews. What are they and why do you need them… Read more »
