An age-old question: How do we keep our employees motivated? It’s no secret that employee motivation plays a key role in an organization’s success. “Motivation is measured by the level of commitment, drive, and energy that a company’s workers bring into work each day.” (1) Motivated people to have … [Read more...] about Motivating Employees Through 2-Way Communication
When you hear the word “collections”, you probably shudder a little bit. Debt is a huge stressor for Americans. It only makes sense that if you are thinking about making a career change that a collections role isn’t at the top of your list. While collections jobs come with a stigma, the reality is … [Read more...] about 3 Surprising Reasons You May Actually Love Working a Collections Job
Although the last few years have shaped and played a large part in gatherings and the events industry altogether, they still play a vital and key role in expanding your network, knowledge, and career advancement. It could be the social butterfly in me, but I personally really enjoy networking … [Read more...] about The Importance of Networking Events
Finding top talent can be hard to do. We all like to think when we find The One, similar to dating, we’ll know. More often than not, interviewing leave us will several equally, yet differently, qualified candidates, and making the final decision can be tough. If you’re stuck on who to select between … [Read more...] about Making the Final Decision Between Two Great Candidates
There are so many rules when it comes to resume writing. Tons of rules and no wrong answers. Of course, there are certain things you can (and should) do to make your resume more legible for job boards, and things you want to check. But for as fiercely as some people may preach the values of having a … [Read more...] about Ask a Recruiter: Are Two-Page Resumes a Dealbreaker?
Commuting looks different for every person, but the one thing that it has in common, regardless of your commute, is that it’s not great. Regardless of how long your commute is, finding a podcast to listen to start or end your day can make the commute worthwhile. Here are some of our favorite … [Read more...] about The 9 Best Podcasts to Listen to On Your Commute
One of the hardest things job seekers face in their search is salary expectations. Price yourself too low and you’ll be miserable; too high and you price yourself out of the game. On top of this, when you factor in demographic wage discrepancies, this guessing game becomes an especially frustrating … [Read more...] about 10 Salary Finder Tools and What You Need To Know About Salary Benchmarking Sites
Since 2021 has come to an end and 2022 began, there is still a lot of uncertainty in the job market. With hiring leaders planning their hiring strategies and kicking off their recruiting strategies, it is important to consider these 5 trends in 2022. 1. Reduce time-to-hire We are currently in … [Read more...] about 2022 Hiring Trends
Successful businesses understand the importance of managing their customer service experience. Today more than ever, businesses are continuing to develop and grow their customer service experience. Why? Because modern customers’ expectations are higher than ever, and consumers are looking for … [Read more...] about 5 Aspects of Customer Service Roles You’re Probably Getting Wrong
Let’s face it, seeking a new job can be stressful and every successful job search requires preparation. As you begin your job search, remember there are things that you can do to help combat that stress and set yourself up for success as you begin to connect with potential employers. Keep these six … [Read more...] about Are You Prepared for your Job Search? Do these 6 Things First!
Maybe you just graduated high school or college. Maybe you’re ready to branch out of retail and into the corporate. Maybe you’ve recently moved to a different city and need to find a job, fast. Maybe you’ve simply started to feel stuck in your current job and aren’t sure how to get out of your … [Read more...] about Looking To Land Your First Job? Here’s How Working With a Recruiter Will Help
As I walked away from my cubicle in March of 2020, I was anxious, worried, and cautiously optimistic. While I was excited to cut down on commute time and regain some work-life balance, I asked myself, “Am I set up for this?” I’m an extrovert who talks to people for a living. My coworkers are like my … [Read more...] about Work From Home Isolation Is Real. Here’s How To Protect Yourself Against It.
Job searching can be intimidating and time-consuming, especially when it comes to resume writing. Deciding what skills to put on your resume can be tough. It is important to tailor your resume to each position to increase your chances of landing the job, but even then, there is some guesswork about … [Read more...] about 8 Skills You’re Not Putting on Your Resume (But Absolutely Need To)
If you’re job hunting, your resume is the first impression an employer, hiring manager, or recruiter has of you. This single sheet of paper must be carefully and thoughtfully constructed and be aesthetically appealing to the eye, because if it’s not, well, that could cost you the job. As a … [Read more...] about Ask A Recruiter: What Makes you Pass on an Applicant when Reviewing Resumes?
Let’s pretend for a second that this pandemic didn’t happen. If you were beginning a job search in an alternate 2021, you’d probably still feel overwhelmed. The idea of going into a new office, meeting new people, making a good first impression, learning a new routine, trying to get along with new … [Read more...] about New Job Nerves or Something Else? Is Social Anxiety Sabotaging Your Job Search?
Interviews can be extremely stressful. It’s hard to know how to prepare; it’s even harder to know what to say and do. It’s no wonder why so many job seekers feel like they’ve tanked a job interview over a simple mistake. As a recruiter, I can tell you mistakes are common during an interview, and … [Read more...] about Made a Mistake in an Interview? Here’s How to Recover
So, you want more flexibility at work but you’re avoiding the topic with your boss because you’re afraid they’ll say no. Or maybe you’re not afraid, you know they’ll say no, so why even waste your time? Well, I have news for you: sometimes hearing "yes" is more of how you say it than what you … [Read more...] about Asking for Job Flexibility: Get Your Boss to Say Yes with These 5 Easy Steps
In the employment world, staffing agencies and their recruiters get a bad rap. Partially due to media portrayal and resume farms masquerading as staffing firms, real recruiters who can help you hire and find a job faster get cast aside without second thought. For those in the know, they understand … [Read more...] about Why You’re Dead Wrong About Staffing Agency Recruiters: 5 Myths Busted!
