archives Tag: Candidates

The Importance of Mentoring in New Employee Onboarding

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New jobs can be intimidating. And, let’s face it, so can new bosses. A training program conducted solely by authority figures can set an unnecessarily formal tone. A mentoring program for new employees as part of the onboarding process can relieve this stress and lead to other far-reaching benefits.  Introducing your fresh hires to their peers during the onboarding process can get rid of some of […]

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What to Do When You Get the Dreaded Sunday Scaries

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Heard of the “Sunday Scaries?” That’s that sense of foreboding you get about dinner time on Sunday, when you realize you’ll have to head to work the next morning. It’s a clear sign you aren’t getting the right levels of satisfaction from your job.  Look, work is work. Few people look forward to Monday morning. But, in general, you should like your […]

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New Year, New Hires – Are You Ready for the Busiest Hiring Season?

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It’s that time of year again. Time to regret your holiday calorie intake and to ignore your credit card bill as long as possible. It’s also time to get ready for the New Year’s hiring rush.   Are you ready? Unfortunately, we can’t help your waistline or your finances. But we can give you some advice for the busiest hiring season.  Traditionally, January and February represent the most […]

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4 Tips to Reconnect With Old Professional Contacts

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Almost any career development begins with one inescapable strategy: networking. However, it takes work to maintain relationships. Sometimes, more work than we can handle…especially when things get busy. As a result, connections get lost and we fall out of contact. Then, when you need the help to grab a new opportunity, you don’t have network you need.  But don’t worry. Just because you […]

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Tired of Bad Hires Knocking You Off Course?

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Nothing disrupts business momentum like a bad hire. It takes you into a team-building cul-de-sac. Adding an unproductive employee disrupts with team chemistry and forces an expensive re-recruitment process.   Tired of bad hires knocking you off course? Here are some considerations to keep in mind so that you can prevent them in the future:  Cold Hard Cash As touched […]

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Video Interview Tips That Will Get You Hired

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The COVID-19 outbreak has set off a series of dramatic social changes. Face masks have become unexpected fashion items. The simple act of eating in a restaurant has become a nostalgic luxury. Families have started to get to know each other much, much better.  The coronavirus has also changed our daily vocabulary. Terms like “social distancing” and “pandemic” […]

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5 Steps to Get Back in the Game After Losing a Job

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The coronavirus outbreak led to a wave of mass layoffs. Millions of Americans suddenly lost their jobs. If you were one of these, it can represent a traumatic experience. However, there are ways to quickly get back in the game after losing a job, even in difficult economic times.  First of all, remember: you’re not alone. As of mid-June, about 30 million people were […]

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How Can You Create an Unbiased Interview Process

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When you’re hiring, you want the best person for the job. Bias, whether conscious or unconscious, can prevent this from happening. That dynamic makes conducting an unbiased interview a crucial aspect of building the best possible team.  The process can be more difficult than most people think. Bias isn’t always obvious, and it isn’t always insidious. It can take many […]

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