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 […]
Job Ads Should Look More Like Dating Profiles – Here’s Why.
Picture seeing an online dating profile like this: Requirements: Must do all chores (laundry, all cleaning, bills), plus more as needed. Must be willing to make sandwiches on demand and cook all meals 5+ times per week. Minimum 700+ credit score and excellent budgeting skills required. Must be able to handle difficult in-laws. Who would swipe […]
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), […]
Before You Hire an AWS/Cloud Engineer, Read This.
Cloud computing is growing faster than ever. The cloud market reached almost $150 billion in 2016, and is growing at 25% annually. Traditionally, companies’ top concern was security. But this year, the #1 challenge reported by cloud adopters is a lack of people with the right skills. At the forefront is Amazon Web Services (AWS), […]
7 Subtle Motivation-Killers of Top Employees
“Highly motivated” is a common requirement on job descriptions, but in reality, “built-in” motivation is a myth. While an employee’s internal drive is important, the other half of the equation is a joint effort by the employee and the manager to foster a productive workplace. Employee engagement is a top buzzword of recent years, and […]
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 […]
Salespeople: How to Sell Yourself Better in a Sales Interview
When it comes to interviewing, salespeople have a natural advantage over employees in other departments: they talk to people every day, they are naturally persuasive, and they have a strong internal motivation. That means that any time they interview for a sales position, the competition is stiff. Not every salesperson is good at pitching themselves, […]
10 Tips to Attract Top Talent with a Good Hiring Process
Many companies lose top talent due to a poor interview process. Companies conduct interviews in the same way that they conduct business. Top talent knows what to look for in the interview process, so hiring managers should do the same. Below are 10 key tips to optimize the hiring process to attract top talent with […]
Starting a New Job: 15 Ways to Excel in the First 100 Days
It is perfectly normal to be nervous about starting a new job. In fact, Forbes ranks starting a new position as one of life’s most stressful experiences; the interview process is often long, emotions run high, and there is all the pressure that comes with wanting to do well. But don’t worry: an outstanding track record […]
