The problem with today’s job market is not the lack of open jobs, but lack of available talent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that January closed with 6.9 million job openings. As the talent pool is shrinking, businesses are having a difficult time finding qualified, high caliber talent to fill lucrative roles. With this […]
Saving Face: Shaking Bad Brand Reputation
Did you know it takes an average of 52 days to fill a position, and that US companies typically spend $4,000 to fill an open position? This data from Bersin by Deloitte includes findings from 412 organizations, and the results are stunning. It found that high impact organizations have a 40% lower new-hire turnover rate […]
Millennials in the Workforce
For years, people have argued over how millennials will fall into the professional world, and how the generation of technology and diversity will change the way we see business. Over time, research has started to indicate how some of these changes may take shape. Millennials are the largest generation in the United States labor force. […]
5 Signs that it’s Time for a Career Move
Something they don’t teach in college is how to know when to move on. After graduating, many people’s initial focus is finding a job – pretty much any job, particularly if they have debt looming over them. If it’s relevant to their studies, all the better. This causes people to settle early and often, making […]
You Just Lost Your Job — Now What?
Whether it was expected or came as a surprise, losing a job is never welcome news. For most people, losing a job means also losing financial stability, pressure on savings accounts, and uncertainty. It’s easy to let emotions run wild and take over. Don’t lose hope. The last job is over, but the next opportunity […]
Sales Reps: Ask These Questions in Your Next Sales Interview
Many sales reps are great interviewers, since they excel at building relationships and having targeted conversations. One of the best ways a sales rep can stand out from the competition in an interview is by asking great questions. Research the company’s products and brands well ahead of time (try out the products firsthand, if possible), […]
Why Successful People Take Recruiters’ Phone Calls
Recruiters sometimes have a reputation for reaching out at inconvenient times. It can be tempting just to delete the LinkedIn message or reject the call. But overcoming that natural aversion and taking the call can pay big dividends. Many companies cannot keep up with the flood of resumes in response to their job postings, and they […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Leaving a Job
The resignation period can be dicey. Tensions run high, and there is a lot of confusion and decision-making to get through. It is important to be gracious and work hard in the last few weeks before leaving a job, even a bad one. In this day and age, career paths often cross unexpectedly, so it pays […]
How to Talk Like a Two-Year Old and Still Win at Your Job
“Mine, give it back!” “No! I don’t want to!” Have you ever heard a two-year-old say this? My son does—he says exactly what he wants, no questions asked. Over the next 20 years of his life, my son will learn to share his things, not just his feelings. He will come to understand that while […]
Are You Irreplaceable? That Could Be a Bad Sign
How would your manager respond if you walked in tomorrow morning with a job offer? Would the business struggle to move on without you? It sounds like a compliment to be told no one could replace you, but perhaps take warning instead. Here are four underlying thoughts to consider regarding being irreplaceable. You could lack a […]
