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 »

Are These Traits Killing Your Online Business Credibility?

Credibility is a company’s currency and leverage. When your business has a positive reputation, your organization has more influence over the market, new products have a better chance of being successful, and you may be able to have an impact on the direction of new trends in your niche. You can have a stellar offline… 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 »

Is Your Company Website Taking a Summer Vacation?

Summer is here and the time you spend at your desk is divided between working on that important presentation and daydreaming about relaxing on the beach. You may be surprised to know that you aren’t the only one in your office contemplating taking a summer vacation. In fact, your company website may already be idle.… Read More »

Are You In the Wrong Job? 5 Ways to Tell

Everyone has a bad day and wonders if their current calling is a wrong number. However, if you dread going to work every day or feel dissatisfied overall, you may be in the wrong job. If you are wondering if your feeling of discontent is fleeting or a sign to change occupations, consider these five… 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 »

Stand Out in the Job Market and Prove Your Skills

When you are applying for a job, a resume and a cover letter may not be enough to get you noticed. Employers tend to scan resumes to find specific keywords and phrases, so they may miss the list of accomplishments you are so proud of in your resume. In addition, you may be competing against… Read More »