Not every career follows a straight and narrow path. What do you do when there have been detours along the way? Resume gaps are often looked at as a red flag by potential employers, but they don’t always tell the whole story. If you have been climbing the corporate ladder by the stairs, how do… Read more »
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“Because I Said So” Isn’t Very Effective
Good leaders can inspire their team and encourage them to aim for the company goals. Sometimes decisions can sound difficult or challenging to your employees no matter how loyal they are to you as a manager. Approaching your team like a group of toddlers by saying “because I said so,” is the least effective ways… Read more »
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Call Center Representative Profile | Dallas TX
You’ve probably noticed several postings lately for call center representatives in the greater Dallas area. As technology and businesses move into this part of Texas, support positions follow quickly. Call center representatives have a vital role in many organizations. If you’re considering pursuing a job as a call center rep, here are some things you… Read more »
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Are Passive Job Seekers the Answer?
When your company is struggling to find the right candidates how can you stop the insanity of reviewing hundreds of unqualified resumes? Have you ever considered hiring a passive job seeker for your opening? A passive job seeker is someone currently employed and not actively seeking a new opportunity. But how do you find these… Read more »
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Are These Unique Resume Formats Right for You?
Is your skillset unique or not standard for your industry? If so, you may be finding that conventional resume formats don’t tell your story in the right way. You might benefit from some more creative resume solutions. Without going too far to the opposite extreme, considering an alternative resume format for your professional narrative might… Read more »
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Limit Turnover by Hiring a Diverse Staff
Far too often, hiring managers fall into a trap by hiring people who remind them of themselves. This leads to a homogenized environment where everyone tends to think the same so there are few discussions and disagreements that can lead to true innovation. The statistics are startling that companies who do not focus on diversity… Read more »
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Want the Job? Make Yourself Accessible
Hiring managers have a very difficult job. They post an open position and hundreds of candidates may answer. Going through those resumes, the hiring manager needs to narrow down the field to a manageable number to call and discuss the job. Only a few of those will be invited for a face-to-face interview. Because of… Read more »
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Conduct an Effective Phone Interview
As a hiring manager you have the obligation to pre-screen potential candidates before the face-to-face interview. This can help you narrow the playing field and only bring in the best candidates to meet in the office. A phone interview is the best way to achieve this goal, but how do you ensure that the conversation… Read more »
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Sell Yourself in 30 Seconds
Have you ever heard of an elevator pitch? If you found yourself in an elevator with someone who had all the power to make your dreams come true and you had less than a minute to sell your idea, what would you say? You never know when you might need to make an impressive sales… Read more »
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Hiring Trends In Dallas For The Summer
The Dallas-Fort Worth area is continuing to grow, which means new job opportunities are available every day. As the summer kicks into high gear it is important to understand the current hiring trends and how they might affect individual job seekers and businesses in the area. As a manager, what should you know about the… Read more »
