Having a good reputation as an employer is critical for several reasons. For example, your business attracts a higher caliber of job applicants and earns employees’ trust and loyalty. One thing you need to do to build that good reputation is demonstrate respect for applicants and their time. Here’s how to do it. 1. Minimize […]
Getting a job interview is a big step toward finding employment. It is only a step, though, with no guarantee of success. To maximize your chance of turning your next interview into a job offer, check out our three tips below: 1. Research the Company Thoroughly There is a lot that goes into this step, […]
If you are a Millennial, chances are that you brim with creativity and talent. Millennials live and breathe the latest in technology, but the constant contact they are used to may hurt them in other areas. Each generation has slightly different etiquette practices, and here are some common courtesies to help Millennials succeed in any interview, no […]
In the typical hiring process, companies conduct initial screenings based on hard skills and black-and-white criteria. For example, applicants who do not have a license or who lack experience in a certain computer program are automatically disqualified. That may seem unfair, but that’s just how it is. If you are a job applicant who makes […]
Since you are new to management, you may not have much experience running job interviews. In fact, you may equate the interviews with sweat, nerves and trying your best to impress the interviewer. Now you’re in the driver’s seat, and it is a good idea to develop an objective rubric of sorts to help measure […]
Recruiters often serve as a pre-interview tactic of sorts. Many companies use them to find good candidates and to weed out or reject unsuitable applicants. Communication with recruiters may comprise an unofficial first round of interviews. The fact that recruiters contacted you on a company’s behalf (or that you got their attention) gives you a […]
Job interviews take up valuable time, and a big part of effective time management entails asking the right questions and bypassing many clichés. 1. Why are you interested in working here? Instead, say something like: “I would enjoy hearing about what you might like to do here.” This statement is more practical and relevant. “Why […]