Merriam Webster defines talent as “people possessing a natural aptitude or skill.” As businesses know, however, a good amount of the talent their employees possess isn’t “natural,” but rather, it was developed by astute managers who possessed the forethought, insight, and leadership to identify and nurture their company’s rising stars. Strong “talent” can be acquired … MORE >
You May Not Be 100% Qualified, But Are You Motivated?
Categories: Interview TipsTags: career goals, Cover Letter Tips, Interview tips, recruiting, resume tipsFinding a job that you’re 100% qualified for is tough. Whether you’re seeking your first job or trying to shift careers, convincing employers to give you a chance even though you lack some qualifications requires deft communications skills. If you have passion for a particular industry, company, or job, don’t let a few missing qualifications … MORE >
Hire For Attitude. Train for Skills.
Categories: Interview Tips, Management Tools, RecruitingTags: attitude, employee failure rates, hiring, Interview tips, recruitingA new position opens in your company. You’re in charge of filling it. The natural tendency is to make a list of the technical skills needed to do the job, program an algorithm, and watch the resumes flood in through LinkedIn or your company’s online job portal. Unfortunately, strong or weak technical skills aren’t usually … MORE >
Tips for a Successful Onboarding Experience
Categories: Workplace CultureIt’s the first day of your new job or temporary placement. Now what? Whether you’re seeking to be hired permanently, filling in for staff on leave, or temporarily staffed on a special project, getting acclimated, and quickly, is a goal for all new hires. Of course, there’s the easy things for the first day – … MORE >
Retaining Top Employees Reduces Cost of Employee Turnover
Categories: Management Tools, UncategorizedLet’s face it, employee turnover hurts. It’s disruptive, expensive, and drags down morale. Not to mention the time you now have to devote to identifying, interviewing, and hiring a replacement candidate. The Department of Labor estimates the cost of replacing a single employee to be one third of their annual salary. Additionally hiring the wrong … MORE >
Recognizing Your Company’s Skills Gap Before It Impacts Productivity
Categories: Management ToolsSkills gap is a topic of much interest in the business, government, and education sectors these days. Defined as a mismatch between the skills workers can offer and the skills demanded by employers, there is debate over whether the United States will face an unprecedented skills gap over the coming decades. This potential gap may … MORE >
The Best Ways To Ask For A Raise
Categories: Interview TipsWant more money? That’s fine. But do you deserve more money? That’s up for interpretation. But not if you’re negotiating in all the wrong ways. 1. Never Bring Up a Colleague’s Salary. It doesn’t matter what the person sitting next to you is making (you’re probably not supposed to even know). If you begin bringing … MORE >
Business Spotlight: Tey Scott
Categories: UncategorizedMeet Tey Scott — senior director of global talent acquisition at LinkedIn. She’s learned a lot throughout the years, and she’s sharing her list of lessons for growing professionally. 1. Remove “should” from your vocabulary. Everyone measures success differently, so it’s best not to allow yourself to compare your achievements to others. It doesn’t quite … MORE >
Free Job Search Apps to Help You Land Your Next Gig
Categories: Management ToolsLooking for a new job that makes you want to get up in the morning? All you need is a smart device. The rest is click-click-hire! Here are free-to-download mobile job search apps to help you find your dream gig. 1. CityHour If you’re just getting started in your field or you want to move up, … MORE >
10 Differences Between a Boss and a Real Leader
Categories: UncategorizedAre you a boss or a leader? While some people may think these two positions go hand-in-hand, they’re actually quite different. Yes; both a leader and a boss can give out orders and tasks, but only a leader can empower and motivate their team to increase productivity in the most effective way. Here are a … MORE >