How to Answer the Most Common Interview Questions
The number and range of questions asked during an interview are limitless. So, how do you begin to know what to expect as you prepare ahead of time? Here’s a look at some of the most common inquiries that come up as hiring managers narrow down their decision – and how to reply: Classic Questions […]
What You Can Do to Encourage Employees to Speak Up
As a leader, it’s up to you to foster ongoing two-way communication with your employees and teams. It’s not always easy. Some people are natural talkers and tend to dominate conversations or meetings. But others, whose opinions and concerns matter just as much if not more so, may cringe at the mere thought of speaking […]
These 3 Tips Will Help You Close Candidates
Closing the deal with a job candidate is one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of the hiring process. It’s the culmination of all the hard work you’ve done, and it’s a moment of true gratification when your prospect becomes your hire and you both officially feel part of the same team. Closing any […]
Here’s What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy at Work
Looking after your physical and mental health can be challenging, with everything else going on right now. The obvious concerns at this time are fighting Covid-19, the flu, RSV and similar bugs. But while that’s critically important, it’s part of a bigger picture: keeping it all in balance. Doing so can be even harder if […]
4 Tips for Addressing Your Covid-19 Layoff in a Resume and Interview
Are you one of the millions who have been laid off as a result of the coronavirus pandemic? This ongoing crisis has significantly impacted the job market in many industries, nationwide and around the world. As you recover, exactly what you should say about your Covid-related employment gap on your resume, in your cover letter, […]
How to Develop a Plan for Employees Returning to Work
The Covid-19 pandemic started as a short-term crisis – or so everyone thought. But soon, it will enter its second year. What was perceived as a sprint has become a marathon and a total shift in the way people think, work, and live. As your employees return to the workplace in the shadow of coronavirus, […]
5 Tips for Helping Your Team Stay Productive While Working from Home
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, working from home was a growing trend. One study conducted in 2019 showed that by 2028, 78 percent of all companies would have remote workers on their payrolls. And since March of last year, remote work has become the norm for an unprecedented number of businesses and their team members. […]
Learn How to Properly Review a Resume
Every resume tells a story. The best job candidates use theirs to grab your attention and leave you wanting to know more. They give you that “aha moment” that tells you that this is someone who deserves an interview. When you’re faced with a daunting pile of resumes for a job opening, what can you look for to […]
Questions to Ask Your Employer When Returning to Work
COVID-19 numbers continue to fluctuate from day to day and region to region, even as the virus is well into its ninth month in the United States and around the world. Stepping outside your protective bubble and going back to work can be a scary proposition. But you have a right to expect that your work environment will not […]
Learn How to Keep a Productive Work-Life Balance
For the better part of a year, the Covid-19 pandemic has upended the way we work and live. Balancing these two components was never easy, but coronavirus has taken this challenge to new and unprecedented levels. For many, the new normal means working from home instead of commuting back and forth from the office. Those whose jobs have […]