You might not like the idea of a temporary job. It might offend your sense of career value under the notion that a “temp” job is something of a black…
Don’t Hire for “Now”: Hire for “Wow”
The modern business environment can often feel like a cyclone in the middle of an earthquake: the footing ain’t stable and the changes are a-blowin’ hard. So it seems expedient…
To Hire, Make Your Job Definition “100”
You know how to define a job opening. There are the standard descriptions found in the company’s Employee Manual, Human Resources guides and employment contracts. Take one or more of…
“Distant Network” Beats “Direct Referrals” When It Comes to Filling Jobs
Here’s the scenario: a job vacancy needs to be filled. In general, is it better to talk to colleagues about finding a way to fill the job or to talk…
“If You’ve Done It, It Ain’t Bragging “
Nobody likes a braggart. Big-mouthed boasters tend to rub us the wrong way. But here’s the, uh, rub: if you’ve actually done something worthy, then talking about it is pride…
Don’t Look at Job Title: Look at Skill Set
We’ve written about defining a job based on role rather than position To Hire, Make Your Job Definition “100”, and this time we take a look at a similar method,…
3 Obstacles to Finding the Right Candidates for Your Company’s Jobs
If you’ve ever read “The Purloined Letter,” you know that amateur detective C. Auguste Dupin finds the object in the most obvious place. Oftentimes the obvious gets overlooked and can…
Use Online Assessments to Fine-Tune Your Job Search
You’ve been searching for a job for months. You’ve sent out CVs, scanned online job boards until your eyes are bleary and sat through enough interviews to qualify you as…
Job Placement Is Like “Magic: The Gathering”
“Magic” The Gathering” is a very popular card game. If you’re familiar with it, please skip down to the paragraph that begins with “Job placement is like ‘Magic’…” The rest…
Job Seekers and Employers: Your Social Media Defines You… For Better or Worse
Employers: How much of your company’s corporate communication places you in a positive light? Job Seekers: Are your social media posts a true reflection of your professional and career-oriented capabilities?…
