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6 Strategies for Building Effective Communication Among Your Remote Team
At this point, it’s safe to assume that the companies that were able to pivot to remote operations have done so and have adjusted to remote life. For those teams, modifying routines, creating a new personal workspace and workflow were just a few hurdles that they had...
10 Great Gift Ideas for People Who Work Remotely -Including You!
It is likely that you or someone you know works from home. In the spirit of the season, you may be feeling like spreading joy and adding some (much-needed) comfort to add to their workspace. Whether your friend or family member is the quirky colleague, techy teammate,...
Ask A Recruiter: What Your Silence Actually Says
During your job search, you come across a job that piques your interest. You reach out to the recruiter either through email or by applying to the job. You connect and schedule a time to talk further, but in between that initial outreach and your scheduled call,...
Does Social Distance Create Emotional Distance? Techniques to Boost Camaraderie Among Your Remote Workers
With so many professionals now working in a remote format or seeking remote work, face-to-face communication has seen a substantial decline, and technology is being used to bridge that gap. For as much of a saving grace as video conferencing software and instant...
Understanding Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) has been a part of the recruitment landscape for some time. Despite this, few business leaders fully understand the benefits this recruitment model can bring to their team. RPO staffing solutions are available in a wide range of...
The Differences Between a Phone Interview and a Phone Screen
If you have ever searched for a job, you’ll know that a prospective employer won’t make a hiring decision based on one interaction with you; there are stages to the interview and hiring process. In today’s world, because so many employers use the telephone to make...
10 Simple Technology Tips That Will Take Your Virtual Interview to the Next Level
Virtual interviews are becoming a popular tool in the hiring world. During a virtual interview, the candidate and employer meet face-to-face via computer (technically speaking, webcam to webcam) rather than in person. This is a relatively new occurrence and if you’re...
How Does Your Face-to-Face Customer Service Experience Translate to Remote Roles?
If you are someone who has worked mostly (or exclusively) in face-to-face customer service roles, it is easy to psych yourself out when you are looking for a job in today’s world. Many roles in today’s employment landscape are at all or --at least partially-- remote....
Waving Goodbye to the Handshake: Creative Alternatives You Can Try on Your Next Interview
Whether it’s through grip or greeting, you can learn a lot about someone from their handshake. It only takes a few seconds to do, but your handshake communicates confidence, respect, friendliness, etc. And, if you’re (un)lucky enough, you might just learn about the...
Formatting Your Resume When Furloughed and Other Resume Writing Tips
2020 has changed a lot of things about…a lot of things; millions of Americans have found themselves laid off or furloughed for (possibly) the first time in their lives. If you find yourself in that position, it can be comforting to know you’re not alone, but even...
Thank You, Next: How to Professionally Decline a Job Offer
One of the greatest feelings in the world is receiving a job offer. Not only is it flattering to learn you are the best fit for a role and someone sees potential in you, but it’s also incredibly validating when all your hard work pays off. Being selected as the best...
5 Must-Ask Interview Questions to Assess a Company’s Remote Work Structure
In recent months, remote work has become more popular and, arguably, necessary to keep professionals safe during the current pandemic. Before the COVID-19 outbreak, many companies already had work-from-home (WFH) programs available, but for every company that had a...