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 »
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Select the Right Staffing Firm
Not all staffing companies are created equal. If you’re looking for a job, it is important that you choose the right staffing agency for your employment needs. When you meet with a recruiter you’re interviewing them at the same time they’re interviewing you, so don’t be afraid to ask questions about their process, the success… Read more »
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Should You Treat Each Employee Equally?
Favoritism is cited frequently as a reason some employees are dissatisfied with their jobs. They feel their boss gives unfair, preferential treatment to one or a handful of other employees. Employers, on the other hand, view this behavior very differently. They are looking at performance levels and are treating employees accordingly. But is this the… Read more »
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Build A Brand Online
Today’s world of social media and online interaction has changed the job search process forever. Now, hiring managers are using all of the available information to vet, screen, and otherwise determine the quality of job candidates. In order to make the best impression, you need to spend time creating your own online brand that will… Read more »
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Is It Possible to Find Your Ideal Candidate?
When you’re creating your job description to begin the search for a new candidate, you probably have an ideal in mind. Is it realistic to believe that you can hire this perfect candidate? Before you start reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates, it is important to think realistically so you don’t fall too far down the… Read more »
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Dallas-Fort Worth In Top 10 For Temp Jobs
Temporary employment is desirable for a number of reasons. Some people enjoy the flexibility. Others use it as a way to fill in gaps between more permanent positions. Whatever your reason, it is good to live in a location where temporary jobs are plentiful. The Dallas-Fort Worth area is in the top 10 metropolitan areas for… Read more »
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Make Temporary Help Feel Welcome Quickly
A new employee always has a period of adjustment but for a temporary staff member the first few days on the job can be even more difficult. Often temps don’t feel like a full-fledged member of the team so it is imperative that managers make an effort to help them feel welcome starting on their… Read more »
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Don’t Dominate The Interview
An interview is a delicate dance. The employer needs to share enough information with the candidate but not talk to hear themselves speak. The candidate needs to share their accomplishments accurately and in a way that generates continued interest but without letting their confidence turn into arrogance with the wrong statement. As a job seeker,… Read more »
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Create A Worthwhile Summer Internship
Interns can seem like a free or cheap source of labor but that shouldn’t be the only motivation for creating an internship program at your company. These young professionals are looking to you and your company to be a mentor for their developing career, and you have the opportunity to create an exceptional experience that… Read more »