Let’s assume that there is a verifiable “Most Needed Business Skills” list that every executive must master. Listening belongs at the top of list. Your skill set, educational background, years of experience, economic influence, tenure…… Read More »Listen Up!
When an applicant does not hear back after an interview, it feels personal. Being left in limbo to ponder if one should wait and contact the employer can be a difficult decision.
Recognize the fact that your boss has been given the power to direct your activities. This is true even if you are much smarter and even if you should have been given the boss’s job.
Accepting reality and working to increase your influence will produce better results.
Don’t post your resume online on a job board or other resume site. Your employer can find you there easily and so can another colleague who could spill the beans. Besides, you will get far more junk solicitations than job opportunities anyway.
Trust is something that we build over time. However there are important steps that leaders can take right now to foster a more trusting climate to accomplish enhanced business results.
If a prospective employer sees you changing jobs every year or two for higher pay, they may see your time on a job with them as just another temporary stop. The moment another employer offers you more money, you’ll hit the road, Jack. Employers frown from hiring perceived “unstable” candidates, whether or not it is true. Too many job changes on a resume can make an applicant appear unstable.
If you can get engage the new employee sooner, then they will be less likely to quit within the first year. The problem is that new hires are often bogged down with seemingly menial tasks, which means that it takes longer to help them achieve full productivity.
There are fundamental differences in strategy between agency-style recruiting and being in-house. Here are some things to think about should a company decide to hire an in-house recruitment department. Finding the right fit Active recruiting… Read More »Transition From Agency to In-House Recruiting?
When it comes to hiring, too many companies are stuck using “old-school” methods for posting job availability and connecting with potential candidates. It’s time to step into the modern age and revolutionize your hiring process. Here are a few tips to help:
1. When you have to turn down work.
If you have to turn down work because you can’t fit another project into your schedule, it’s a good indicator that your business is ready for help.
If you’re growth is being inhibited by the hours in a day that you can work, then it’s time to start thinking about another employee so you can retain all available revenue.
Of course business owners want to earn more money, but some do not want the added work or complications that come with hiring someone new. Then the question becomes: can you afford not to hire someone to assist in growing your business?
