Companies that use seasonal staff understand the headaches and hassles associated with it. It’s a high-stress time as customer demands spike and part-time workers need onboarded. During this busy time of the year, whenever it falls for your industry, make sure you are prepared for the rush with one simple strategy.
So you’re “happy with your current position.” Maybe your boss isn’t “too bad.” Or perhaps you’re making “decent money.” No matter how you put it, what you’re saying is: “I’m not ready for a change.” But if your current position isn’t your dream job, let me challenge you with one simple question.
Candidates may hesitate to put temporary work on a resume, and for good reason. First of all, it can be off-putting to some hiring managers. Second, you have to know how to write your resume just perfectly in a way that will help your consideration rather than hurt it. Second, you have to know how to
“I don’t have an answer for that.” Would you ever respond that way to an interview question with a potential employer? You would be surprised how many people respond that way during an initial phone screen. As a recruiter in the scientific industry, I am shocked by the number of people who do not take…
When working with a recruiter, it never pays to “sugarcoat” or beat around the bush. The more straightforward you are, the better a recruiter can help you and the more satisfied you will be in the end. A recruiter is trained to get you what you want – so try your best to not confuse him or her!
Video chats no longer seem revolutionary to consumers who have now Skyped and FaceTimed for years. They have become the norm, especially for people who have moved away from friends and family and want to stay in touch. So why, then, do companies not utilize this well-known technology more than
Social media is personal, right? Not exactly. Statistics show that 93 percent of recruiters use social media to support their recruiting efforts. A whopping 55 percent of recruiters have reconsidered a candidate based on their social media profile. So how do you keep your image clean, and even impressive?
When is the last time you raised entry level pay rates? Don’t guess. Look it up. If you haven’t adjusted pay rates in the last three years, chances are you are not keeping up with your competition. As a result, you are most likely experiencing excessive turnover which in turn has lead to
Life is often fast-paced, especially at work. It’s even more so ever since the advent of email and smart phones. Work seems to come at you now from every direction, even when you’re not at work. You can’t hide from emails and text messages and phone calls because when it’s coming to your phone, your boss and