Observations from an internal workplace investigation
Bill Pinto details what goes on during an internal investigation in the workplace:
The Top 5 Stay-at-Home Careers
You’ve probably seen the ads. Certain companies will guarantee that thousands of dollars can be made by stuffing envelopes at home, or doing something equally easy. These scams are everywhere, and sometimes obscure the truth: A college degree can lead to real money made in real work-at-home jobs.
Two Years to a Healthier Career
In the midst of the current economic malaise, there is one industry that’s managed to stay in good shape. In health care, salaries have stayed stable, hiring is strong, and the prognosis for future growth is promising.
Unusual Job-Search Tactics That Might Actually Work
Today’s competitive job market is causing job candidates to try creative approaches in order to grab a hiring manager’s attention and secure an interview. In fact, Robert Half recently polled executives, asking them to recall the most unusual job hunting tactics they’ve seen applicants employ. One candidate offered a money-back guarantee for the initial six
Holiday Hiring Forecast: Slightly Better Than Last Year
There may be a few more holiday season jobs available this year than last year, but applicants will face stiff competition.
25 Hot Careers That Didn’t Exist 10 Years Ago
What did you want to be when you grew up? Astronaut? Movie star? Superhero? Whatever made your list, green marketer probably wasn’t on it–but that job may be on the lists of today’s youngsters.
The Job Seeker’s Workweek
When you’re looking for a new job, having an organized plan of attack is one key way to stay ahead of the competition. Brad Attig offers his tips on how to organize your job-hunting tasks for each day of the workweek:
Holiday-Season Job Hunting
In just a few short weeks, the holiday season will be in full swing–so now is a great time to pick up seasonal work. Here are some tips on how to plan effectively and where to look for holiday jobs:
Most Secure Jobs
Job security matters, especially during periods of high unemployment. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), unemployment rates at the end of 2010 hovered close to ten percent. Is there anywhere to turn for job security? Yes, there is, according to the experts. The following jobs should offer stability last year and beyond.
Where Did Everybody Go?
Here are some ways to avoid ‘quick quits’ and strengthen retention efforts.
Unearthing Recruiting Gold
By rooting through different databases, data mining connects the dots of candidate and employee data to speed up recruiting and improve sourcing.
Map Out a Detailed Yet Simple Telecommuting Policy
Before offering telecommuting as a work option, establish clear guidelines for employees so you don’t end up on the defensive or involved in a legal battle.
Improving the Hiring Process One Word at a Time
Job postings often miss the mark because employers pay too little attention to the way they’re written. When that happens, high-quality candidates may not respond.
Common Mistakes Made by Job Seekers
After 10 years as a state unemployment counselor, it’s clear to me that job seekers are wont to follow their same old routine every day, yet they expect it to yield different results. In doing so, they set themselves up for rejection. Most of us are allergic to rejection. The adverse reaction causes our thinking
Interviewing Don’ts
Just as important as what to do, what to say, and how to act in an interview is what not to do, what not to say, etc. Here are some tips to help you avoid that fumble.
The Art of the Interview
If the very word “interview” makes your palms sweat and your head itch, then take a deep breath, sit down and read this easy step-by-step guide to acing the interview. Dress appropriately. This one may seem basic, but it’s easier said than done. Before you start your rounds of interviews, be sure to have a
How to achieve a successful roll-out
Enjoying a national footprint is only feasible with strong and well-managed offices throughout the UK. Roll-outs need to be integrated into a strategic plan to ensure business growth is sustainable. From ‘best’ players and roll-out teams, to employee motivation and retention, each key ingredient plays a part in the successful growth and expansion of your
How to prevent potential slipping through the net
When it comes to recruitment and selection, we often hear hiring managers talk about raising the bar and selecting the best. It’s what every recruiter desires: high-performing people for a high-performing organisation. The decision-making process starts with the initial CV or application form screen.
Score Your Next Job Interview With These Must-Use Cover Letter Tips
So, let me guess, you’re a recent college grad with a liberal arts degree, living it up, and distracting yourself (unsuccessfully) from the thought of ‘real life’ looming right around the corner? Well, take a break from watching the latest “Girls” episode and pretending to apply for jobs online, heed this most important of cover
Your Office Coach: Put away the laptops when interviewing job candidates
Q: I am trying to decide whether I should feel offended by my last job interview. The format was a panel discussion with three interviewers, including two young men in their 20s and a woman in her 60s. The woman was friendly, attentive and interested in my answers. The guys brought laptops and typed continuously