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Recruitment marketing is about attracting passive job seekers and making them want to search for openings at your company. What role does candidate experience (CX) play in that? MORE
At the very onset, let us tell you that one does not need to have extensive skills in modeling especially in a debt- capital- markets job role when working for such a firm. However, modeling skills will be required if your data needs cleaning, formatting and then analysis. MORE
If it’s been a while since you looked for a new job, you likely haven’t updated your resume during that time. Depending on how long it has been, simply making updates to it won’t be sufficient. MORE
“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, I lived through this horror, I can take the next thing that comes along. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” ” – Eleanor Roosevelt. All I can add to this true wisdom by a truly valiant woman, one who has championed human rights her entire life, is that I wholly agree with her. This quote was transmitted by Gloria G. MORE
A reader writes: I was hired about six months ago at a small business. I’m in my mid-20s and this my first professional job after completing grad school. It’s just me, the owner/director, and a part-time assistant. Because we’re such a small office, I spend a lot of time one-on-one with my boss. Sometimes she’s a lovely person, other times she’s quite difficult to handle. MORE
Sometimes, entry-level jobs get a bad reputation. Think about it -- what do you think of when you hear about an "entry-level" position? Some phrases that come to mind could include "low-paying" or "low man on the totem pole." MORE
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My dad says I should offer to work for free to prove myself. I was wondering about a piece of interview advice my father and I recently disagreed about (for context, I am a college student who most recently interviewed for internships, and my dad is a small business owner who regularly hires for office positions). MORE
According to PWC, millennials will make up 50% of the UK workforce by 2020. This, combined with the lowest unemployment rate since the 1970s, has led HR professionals and employers across the UK to re-examine recruitment best practice. MORE
It doesn’t matter whether you are taking a relevant degree at an Ivy League college or whether you have been in industry for a decade or more, you could be ready to take the plunge and become a counselor. Discover Career Opportunities Counselor MORE
We often talk about performance goals for employees only in the context of an annual performance review, but goal setting can — and should — take different forms. Effective employee goal setting can take several forms. We often talk about performance goals for employees only in the context of an annual performance review. We rate and categorize employees, set new goals, and then we forget about it all until next year. MORE
A career principle of mine: All jobs end. All jobs. The only question is when. The only other question is how to tell. I learned this from an excellent manager of mine quite some time ago. He didn't have a questionaire or something (I do), but he was insistent that all jobs end. MORE
The hardest part of getting your dream job isn’t necessarily figuring out what you want to do; it’s beating the competition. Discover Career Opportunities Perfect Career MORE
Google employees walked out in protest over sexual harassment policies and practices and last week, the shareholders submitted a reasonable proposal that failed (along with all other shareholder proposals). MORE
Politics are crazy and the US system (while arguably one of the best in the world ) has some whacky rules and practices. We kicked off this system with two nights of Democratic candidate debates. I’m not here to endorse or even condemn a candidate. This first debate is the equivalent of the recruiter phone screen. We aren’t making any decisions here; just determining who we want to look at more closely. MORE
Hiring a professional photographer for your LinkedIn profile photo can be confusing. A few weeks ago, I crowdsourced ideas on how to find a good headshot photographer on LinkedIn and. Read More. The post How to Find an Awesome Photographer for Your LinkedIn Profile Photo appeared first on AvidCareerist. Uncategorized Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile (25 Posts MORE
Knowing your rights is essential, and knowing your worth is the natural follow-up. Don’t be afraid to look around for more competitive packages at other firms. Career Advice Your Career MORE
“I shall be telling this with a sigh. Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—. I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” MORE
A CV is the first opportunity that you get to show companies what a perfect fit you would be for their open position. It’s your chance to sell yourself, show off your skills and experience, and make a good impression. MORE
Who knew really that they were going to choose recruitment as a career? I certainly didn’t; I was bored, very bored in a corporate telesales job and I stumbled across an advert for a trainee recruiter role and thought to myself, this sounds like fun, let’s give it a whirl…. MORE
Have you ever heard your manager discuss the importance of possessing “soft skills” to further help with your career growth? Soft skills are known as the interpersonal skills or “ people skills ,” things like how effectively you communicate, how you manage your time, the ability to think creatively, etc. Unlike hard skills that are easily quantifiable, soft skills are more learned on our own. There are a variety of ways in which we can enhance our soft skills. MORE
For some, the job interview question 'What makes you unique?' can stop you in your tracks. You know you have the qualifications and the skills to do the job, but how are you supposed to know how you're different than anyone else? MORE
There is an old mantra that many of us use when starting a new job, or entering a new situation: “Fake it until you make it.” It’s good advice—but not for the reason many of us think. Faking it until you make it isn’t about pretending like you’re good and hoping no one notices until you become good. MORE
Starting a strategic partnership with an Offshore Recruitment Services (ORS) provider is based on the need for staffing firms to remain viable in a highly competitive industry. MORE
An employee recently came forward with an accusation that two other employees were selling and buying drugs in the company parking lot. My boss says we can only investigate if the complaining employee has proof of the problem. This is his policy for all employee complaints, even harassment. He says that if the complaining employee doesn’t provide proof, we can be accused of unfair targeting. Is this how a Human Resources investigation should be conducted? MORE
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Great leaders not only have the qualities and traits to create value. They are a catalyst to ensuring that all aspects of a business work together. Discover Career Opportunities career coach coach MORE
Many women are passionate about their careers but also want to start a family. For those who plan to be working mothers and still want to further their career while being a good mom, the idea of doing both can be overwhelming. MORE
Remember the letter-writer whose coworker kept complaining about her tattoos ? Here’s the update. So, the situation with Carol has been resolved. I actually spoke to her the same day you posted my letter; I ran into her in the break room and she started in again. I interrupted her and said, “That’s enough. I have asked you politely and now I’m telling you – stop commenting on my tattoos. They don’t come off, I’m not going to cover them, and they’re not against the rules here. MORE
Medicine and healthcare are leading industries with altruistic goals. Smart applications of the Machine Learning are today playing a role in a variety of areas like billing, insurance claims, record-keeping, patient-care, staffing solutions and many more. MORE
So many people have responded to the KonMari Method that thrift stores are overflowing with stuff. And people are responding to the idea of only keeping what “sparks joy” to such an extent that people are applying it to everything in their lives, including their businesses. If that annual planning meeting doesn’t spark joy: it’s canceled. Bob in accounting is super annoying: he’s fired. We only want a joy-filled life! This makes perfect sense. MORE
132 Haywood always longed for a creative career, until life – and other people’s expectations – took over. Now, after years of hard work, he’s a corporate success who inspires pride in the people he loves. But the 9–5 isn’t him, and he longs to give it all up. MORE
“Overcoming doubt is hard, but once you decide to just do it – that's when it gets exciting.”. Adam Groffman had trodden the 'expected' path after university. But a weekend in Reykjavik taught him that he didn't have to follow the herd – he could design his own working life, on his own terms. MORE
The healthcare field has seen many improvements with the application of data analytics. MORE
Business advisors by their description – do just that. They help organizations succeed and navigate their way through any wobbles in the market. So how does a company which advises others on how to do well, do the same for itself when it comes to employer brand? MORE
Summer can be one of the toughest times to be single. There’s nothing worse than looking at Instagram or Facebook and seeing your married/couple friends off on vacation in the South of France or spending the weekend at a BBQ in the Hamptons while you stare longingly at your dog in your cramped apartment wishing your fire escape could morph into the Caribbean Sea or a gondola in Venice. If you haven’t met Mr. or Ms. Right by Memorial Day Weekend how can you salvage your summer? MORE
Job searches can be stressful, time-consuming and frustrating, but they don’t have to be. It’s natural to think you’ll get a call for an interview right away when you send in your resume to a company. MORE
The last decade saw the introduction of Machine Learning Training, Deep-Learning and Neural networks in AI to acquire the capacity to reach computational levels and mimic human intelligence. . MORE
Look for scholarship opportunities and submit applications where you qualify. Also, check out law firms and other organizations offering scholarships for law schools. Launch your Career Law Careers MORE
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 26, 2019
There is an old mantra that many of us use when starting a new job, or entering a new situation: “Fake it until you make it.” It’s good advice—but not for the reason many of us think. Faking it until you make it isn’t about pretending like you’re good and hoping no one notices until you become good.
Professional Resume Services
JUNE 27, 2019
If it’s been a while since you looked for a new job, you likely haven’t updated your resume during that time. Depending on how long it has been, simply making updates to it won’t be sufficient.
Career Alley
JUNE 27, 2019
It doesn’t matter whether you are taking a relevant degree at an Ivy League college or whether you have been in industry for a decade or more, you could be ready to take the plunge and become a counselor. Discover Career Opportunities Counselor
Career Shifters
JUNE 24, 2019
“Overcoming doubt is hard, but once you decide to just do it – that's when it gets exciting.”. Adam Groffman had trodden the 'expected' path after university. But a weekend in Reykjavik taught him that he didn't have to follow the herd – he could design his own working life, on his own terms.
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 22, 2019
“I shall be telling this with a sigh. Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—. I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”
Cube Rules
JUNE 25, 2019
A career principle of mine: All jobs end. All jobs. The only question is when. The only other question is how to tell. I learned this from an excellent manager of mine quite some time ago. He didn't have a questionaire or something (I do), but he was insistent that all jobs end.
Career Alley
JUNE 27, 2019
The hardest part of getting your dream job isn’t necessarily figuring out what you want to do; it’s beating the competition. Discover Career Opportunities Perfect Career
Career Digital brings together the best career advice and insights from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 25, 2019
Many women are passionate about their careers but also want to start a family. For those who plan to be working mothers and still want to further their career while being a good mom, the idea of doing both can be overwhelming.
Professional Resume Services
JUNE 25, 2019
Job searches can be stressful, time-consuming and frustrating, but they don’t have to be. It’s natural to think you’ll get a call for an interview right away when you send in your resume to a company.
Career Alley
JUNE 26, 2019
Look for scholarship opportunities and submit applications where you qualify. Also, check out law firms and other organizations offering scholarships for law schools. Launch your Career Law Careers
Evil HR Lady
JUNE 25, 2019
An employee recently came forward with an accusation that two other employees were selling and buying drugs in the company parking lot. My boss says we can only investigate if the complaining employee has proof of the problem. This is his policy for all employee complaints, even harassment. He says that if the complaining employee doesn’t provide proof, we can be accused of unfair targeting. Is this how a Human Resources investigation should be conducted?
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 27, 2019
Have you ever heard your manager discuss the importance of possessing “soft skills” to further help with your career growth? Soft skills are known as the interpersonal skills or “ people skills ,” things like how effectively you communicate, how you manage your time, the ability to think creatively, etc. Unlike hard skills that are easily quantifiable, soft skills are more learned on our own. There are a variety of ways in which we can enhance our soft skills.
Jobacle
JUNE 27, 2019
The method in which people purchase things they want and need is continuously changing. In the not so distant past, people used to drive to the store and buy whatever they needed or wanted to have.
Career Alley
JUNE 25, 2019
Great leaders not only have the qualities and traits to create value. They are a catalyst to ensuring that all aspects of a business work together. Discover Career Opportunities career coach coach
Sklover Working Wisdom
JUNE 24, 2019
“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, I lived through this horror, I can take the next thing that comes along. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” ” – Eleanor Roosevelt. All I can add to this true wisdom by a truly valiant woman, one who has championed human rights her entire life, is that I wholly agree with her. This quote was transmitted by Gloria G.
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 24, 2019
Summer can be one of the toughest times to be single. There’s nothing worse than looking at Instagram or Facebook and seeing your married/couple friends off on vacation in the South of France or spending the weekend at a BBQ in the Hamptons while you stare longingly at your dog in your cramped apartment wishing your fire escape could morph into the Caribbean Sea or a gondola in Venice. If you haven’t met Mr. or Ms. Right by Memorial Day Weekend how can you salvage your summer?
Evil HR Lady
JUNE 27, 2019
We often talk about performance goals for employees only in the context of an annual performance review, but goal setting can — and should — take different forms. Effective employee goal setting can take several forms. We often talk about performance goals for employees only in the context of an annual performance review. We rate and categorize employees, set new goals, and then we forget about it all until next year.
Career Alley
JUNE 24, 2019
Knowing your rights is essential, and knowing your worth is the natural follow-up. Don’t be afraid to look around for more competitive packages at other firms. Career Advice Your Career
Imarticus Learning
JUNE 24, 2019
Medicine and healthcare are leading industries with altruistic goals. Smart applications of the Machine Learning are today playing a role in a variety of areas like billing, insurance claims, record-keeping, patient-care, staffing solutions and many more.
The Undercover Recruiter
JUNE 28, 2019
Recruitment marketing is about attracting passive job seekers and making them want to search for openings at your company. What role does candidate experience (CX) play in that?
Evil HR Lady
JUNE 25, 2019
So many people have responded to the KonMari Method that thrift stores are overflowing with stuff. And people are responding to the idea of only keeping what “sparks joy” to such an extent that people are applying it to everything in their lives, including their businesses. If that annual planning meeting doesn’t spark joy: it’s canceled. Bob in accounting is super annoying: he’s fired. We only want a joy-filled life! This makes perfect sense.
Career Alley
JUNE 22, 2019
A CV is the first opportunity that you get to show companies what a perfect fit you would be for their open position. It’s your chance to sell yourself, show off your skills and experience, and make a good impression.
Imarticus Learning
JUNE 23, 2019
At the very onset, let us tell you that one does not need to have extensive skills in modeling especially in a debt- capital- markets job role when working for such a firm. However, modeling skills will be required if your data needs cleaning, formatting and then analysis.
The Undercover Recruiter
JUNE 23, 2019
Business advisors by their description – do just that. They help organizations succeed and navigate their way through any wobbles in the market. So how does a company which advises others on how to do well, do the same for itself when it comes to employer brand?
Evil HR Lady
JUNE 24, 2019
Google employees walked out in protest over sexual harassment policies and practices and last week, the shareholders submitted a reasonable proposal that failed (along with all other shareholder proposals).
Avid Careerist
JUNE 23, 2019
Hiring a professional photographer for your LinkedIn profile photo can be confusing. A few weeks ago, I crowdsourced ideas on how to find a good headshot photographer on LinkedIn and. Read More. The post How to Find an Awesome Photographer for Your LinkedIn Profile Photo appeared first on AvidCareerist. Uncategorized Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile (25 Posts
Ask A Manager
JUNE 25, 2019
A reader writes: I was hired about six months ago at a small business. I’m in my mid-20s and this my first professional job after completing grad school. It’s just me, the owner/director, and a part-time assistant. Because we’re such a small office, I spend a lot of time one-on-one with my boss. Sometimes she’s a lovely person, other times she’s quite difficult to handle.
The Undercover Recruiter
JUNE 25, 2019
According to PWC, millennials will make up 50% of the UK workforce by 2020. This, combined with the lowest unemployment rate since the 1970s, has led HR professionals and employers across the UK to re-examine recruitment best practice.
Evil HR Lady
JUNE 28, 2019
Politics are crazy and the US system (while arguably one of the best in the world ) has some whacky rules and practices. We kicked off this system with two nights of Democratic candidate debates. I’m not here to endorse or even condemn a candidate. This first debate is the equivalent of the recruiter phone screen. We aren’t making any decisions here; just determining who we want to look at more closely.
Career Realism
JUNE 27, 2019
Sometimes, entry-level jobs get a bad reputation. Think about it -- what do you think of when you hear about an "entry-level" position? Some phrases that come to mind could include "low-paying" or "low man on the totem pole."
Ask A Manager
JUNE 27, 2019
Remember the letter-writer whose coworker kept complaining about her tattoos ? Here’s the update. So, the situation with Carol has been resolved. I actually spoke to her the same day you posted my letter; I ran into her in the break room and she started in again. I interrupted her and said, “That’s enough. I have asked you politely and now I’m telling you – stop commenting on my tattoos. They don’t come off, I’m not going to cover them, and they’re not against the rules here.
The Undercover Recruiter
JUNE 27, 2019
Who knew really that they were going to choose recruitment as a career? I certainly didn’t; I was bored, very bored in a corporate telesales job and I stumbled across an advert for a trainee recruiter role and thought to myself, this sounds like fun, let’s give it a whirl….
Imarticus Learning
JUNE 26, 2019
The last decade saw the introduction of Machine Learning Training, Deep-Learning and Neural networks in AI to acquire the capacity to reach computational levels and mimic human intelligence. .
Career Realism
JUNE 27, 2019
For some, the job interview question 'What makes you unique?' can stop you in your tracks. You know you have the qualifications and the skills to do the job, but how are you supposed to know how you're different than anyone else?
Ask A Manager
JUNE 24, 2019
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My dad says I should offer to work for free to prove myself. I was wondering about a piece of interview advice my father and I recently disagreed about (for context, I am a college student who most recently interviewed for internships, and my dad is a small business owner who regularly hires for office positions).
The Undercover Recruiter
JUNE 24, 2019
Starting a strategic partnership with an Offshore Recruitment Services (ORS) provider is based on the need for staffing firms to remain viable in a highly competitive industry.
Imarticus Learning
JUNE 25, 2019
The healthcare field has seen many improvements with the application of data analytics.
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