Cover letters are, much like resumes, viewed very differently by each hiring manager or recruiter that you will speak with. Some individuals like to read them to get a better picture of you as a candidate. Others only ask for them to know that you can follow directions. In any case, not having a cover… Read more »
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Improve Employee Training for Retention
Employee turnover has been a big problem for businesses since our economy has started to recover. Some individuals who accepted ill-fitting jobs to continue to earn a living began to seek new opportunities. Companies who recognize that their staff is their best asset are looking for good advice on retaining star employees. Here are 7… Read more »
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3 Tips for Following Up Your Interview in Texas
Sending your resume to faceless postings through major online job boards or social media can seem like dropping it into a never ending black hole. Even though you know that your skills are a perfect match for the company, you researched their business, and customized your resume, you never know what happens to it after… Read more »
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Improve Your Job Descriptions to Land Top Talent
You are probably required by your Human Resources department to make sure that a proper job description is on file for each of your employees. Many managers slog through the process and develop very dry and legal sounding documents. However, when advertising for a job it is too easy to copy these lackluster descriptions into… Read more »
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Recruiter Ready Resume Advice
With so much advice coming from so many directions how exactly do you know if your resume is ready for prime time? If you’re looking for your next job opportunity and think your current resume might be holding you back, here are three simple steps that can greatly improve your resume. Stay focused on the… Read more »
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What to Look for in a Candidate Social Profile
Social media profiles are becoming important to the hiring process for many companies. Since the practice of searching private profile pages is still legally gray area it is important to understand what you should and shouldn’t look for. Here are 5 things to think about when searching public profiles for your next hire. Be cautious… Read more »
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Learn How to Define Your Strengths
Sometimes it is hard to recognize your own value in the workplace. Especially as a job seeker who may have been out of work for some time it is easy to become negative about your skills and abilities. Before you throw in the job search towel consider these simple questions you can ask yourself to… Read more »
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Social Media Madness – DFW Companies Strive To Impact Local Charities!!
Three Dallas-Fort Worth based companies, CornerStone Staffing, Mary Kay and Staff One, are striving to bring home $30,000 in donations for local charities!! CornerStone Staffing, Mary Kay and Staff One are representing Dallas-Fort Worth in a contest called Social Madness where each company could win a $10,000 donation for the charity of their choice. Social… Read more »
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Quick Fix for Success: Company Culture
Studies have shown that workplace pressure is the leading stress factor for American adults. Sometimes this is because employees feel a lack of control and a large amount of anxiety. Individuals need to take responsibility for their stress levels by eating healthy, exercising, and taking personal time. It is equally as important for managers to… Read more »
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Career Management: You Need a Plan
Your career, just like other relationships throughout your life, benefits from your care and attention. You get out what you put in. In order to have a great career it is important that you create a plan that you can refer to at various points along the way. Here four things to know about developing… Read more »