Archive for November 2015
You’re Ready to Quit. Not so Fast. Answer these Questions First
People, especially millennials are hopping jobs at an alarming rate. Maybe it’s just part of our new dynamic economy. More money and better titles often are easier to get with a job change than waiting on a promotion, but not so fast. Think about a few things first. 1. Is it really that bad? Will…
Read MoreHiring Managers Have this to Say to You
While all hiring managers are different, we’ve found there’s a remarkable similarity in the simple, standard things that they look for, or don’t want to see. Get these things right or their take away will be that this candidate just doesn’t get it, and doesn’t know how to deliver what I want. That’s not a…
Read MoreThe Video Resume in Five Steps
People are starting to notice that a video resume can give a real edge. Of course it has to be done right. It doesn’t need to be a spotless production, but it has to convey your value. Here are some things to consider when making yours. 1.Choose the right format. You can have someone interview…
Read MoreStop Multitasking
Our brains just aren’t wired for multitasking, at least not the things that require brainpower. Our short-term memories can only store so much simultaneously. Yes, it’s a flaw of humanity. We really can’t do more than one thing at a time very well, and it’s hard to be good at anything if you’re not doing…
Read MoreSo You Wanna Work from Home?
Lots of people are working from home. It just makes a lot of sense. A lot of companies care more about your work product than about having you sit in their office every day. But if you’re going to take the plunge, there are skills you need to be successful at it. Here are the…
Read MoreAre our Underwater Internet Cables Vulnerable to Attack?
Recently there was a report in the New York Times about “aggressive” Russian submarine activity around our underwater internet cables. What worries the Pentagon is that the Russians seem to be exploring vulnerabilities in the fiber optic cable network that controls the vast majority of the world’s voice and data. It is the heart of…
Read MoreEight Tips for Conducting a Job Interview
Leading an interview isn’t so hard if you’re well prepared. It’s your interviewee’s show, you just set it up, and observe. Try to gauge what your coworkers would think, and go beyond the resume to really understand the person. Really, most of the job is simply getting out of the way. 1. Think Fit. Having…
Read MoreSeven Tips for a Networking Event
First of all congratulations. Deciding to go to what could be a lame or awkward event is likely going to pay off in some way. It’s better than just going home and getting absorbed by your couch. Since you’ve decided to go, here are seven quick tips to help you make the most out of…
Read MoreCase Study: Letting Your Contractors Know Their Importance
Who really wants to be just another candidate, just another grind, just another job placement? Nobody. But it’s understandable that contractors and the professionals who work with them to find job placements can all easily fall into a monotonous rut that undervalues everyone’s role in the process. The Challenge The staffing world can too often…
Read MoreGet Certified and Make More Bank
You know how at Jamba Juice, you can get a boost added to your $3 drink magically making it a little more expensive? Well, you can make a similar offering to your employer. You can give your value at the company a boost by getting certified in a field relevant to your career. No matter…
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