Recruiting is far from an exact science. In fact, the process fails almost as much as it works. One study showed that nearly half of all new hires (46%) fail in the first 18 months. Does that mean there is a lack of suitable candidates? Sometimes. But it’s also part of your recruiting task to make the […]
Read MoreWe live in a time of big data. It seems like every aspect of life now has a number attached. (Just check your Apple Watch if you don’t believe us.) You need to learn to bring this data mindset into your next job interview, landing your dream positions by presenting the correct stats about you. The key is knowing the right information to provide. […]
Read MoreYour 20s can contain some of the most exciting moments in your life. Also some of the scariest. This is especially true when it comes to your career, as you set out on your own and discover your professional path. But are you really alone? Not exactly. Sure, you can’t take a parent with you on a job interview or let your roommate join you during […]
Read MoreAs a manager, your employees might view you as a source of stress. Unfortunate, but probably at least inadvertently true from time to time. However, you know that you do your best to keep anxiety levels as low as possible at the workplace. In fact, nothing creates more stress for you than seeing your team stressed out. It’s a vicious circle. […]
Read MoreThe pandemic drove a massive increase in the number of people who worked at least part of their schedule from home. By the end of 2020, nearly three-quarters of workers (71%) had a remote component to their routine. This was more than three times the rate seen in pre-COVID days. Of course, not all these people will […]
Read MoreYou want to beat the competition. More than that, you absolutely want to steal every one of their customers and take every inch of market share they own. Still, that doesn’t mean you can’t learn from them in the process. After all, one of the best ways to bury your competitors is to discover what […]
Read MoreYou probably don’t think of your time as a commodity, bought and sold on a market. However, that’s basically what holding a job involves. With that in mind, are you getting everything you deserve? Or is it time to jump ship and find a better salary somewhere else? Those questions come down to market dynamics: […]
Read MoreThe pandemic changed a lot of lives permanently. While many of these effects were heartbreakingly tragic, some of the lasting impacts will lead to positive changes for the long haul. Breaking down the traditional 9-to-5 work schedule might be the most significant of these lingering COVID consequences. A survey conducted by Upwork found that one in four Americans will […]
Read MoreYou can feel the job interview slipping away. There’s an uncomfortable silence after you reveal your biggest weakness. A tension arises as you discuss your previous employer. You’re starting to feel a rising terror. But what can you do to save the situation? No need to panic. Just because you sense trouble doesn’t mean that […]
Read MoreYou glance at a few resumes, ask a couple questions in an interview, and pick the best candidate for a job. Hiring seems pretty simple, right? However, it never turns out as easy as people think. Just look at the stats. HR experts say that 50% of new hires fail. That’s right: half of your recruitment decisions […]
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