What to Listen for When You Ask “Why Should We Hire You?”

As a hiring manager, one of the most important questions to ask is “Why should we hire you?” It allows you to find out what a candidate thinks they bring to the table and if the job seeker will fit into your organization. Here are some things to listen for as candidates answer this question.… Read More »

4 Career Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

If you are looking to advance at your organization, professional growth is important. It is good to know your strengths and weaknesses to improve yourself and progress in your career. In the process of personal growth, you also try to avoid making mistakes that could hurt your career. However, some mistakes aren’t obvious and some… Read More »

How to Hire in a Low Unemployment Market

It is a simple law of supply and demand: When there are more candidates, you have a better pool of qualified applicants. In a low unemployment market, you have fewer job seekers and they may not have the skills you need. When there is a low supply of unemployed workers, how do you find high-qualified… Read More »

The Secret to More Effective Team Meetings

Everyone has had this experience: Sitting at a meeting where no one seems to be accomplishing anything and all you want to do is leave to work on finishing that report you have due at the end of the day. Meetings are important, however, if they aren’t effective, then they can be counterproductive. If you… Read More »

5 Tips on How to Dress for an Interview

Appearance matters in life. This concept is especially true when it comes to job interviews. Interviewers can make a decision not to hire you in as little as the first 10 seconds of their conversation with you. If you follow these five tips, you can ensure that the manager’s impression of you is a positive… Read More »

Is Your Workplace Keeping Up with Technology?

Technology is changing rapidly, and if you want to maintain an efficient workplace, your company needs to keep up. If your organization isn’t using cloud technology, social media, and mobile to leverage efficiency, then you may not be able to preserve a competitive advantage in your market. Cloudy with a Chance of Flexibility The cloud… Read More »