10 Easy Steps for Better Team Communication
Effective communication is the foundation of strong leadership. No matter how intelligent you are, or how many good ideas you have, if leaders can’t communicate properly with their team, all knowledge and ideas become irrelevant. Communication barriers in the workplace mean nothing will ever get done. Poor communication impacts motivation, morale and productivity. If you […]
Benefits of Temporary Employment
Previously, we talked about why an employer may be interested in hiring a temporary employee. However, an employee may wonder why they should accept a temporary assignment. While the benefits from a temporary assignment could be questionable to some, there are definitely pros to working short-term jobs. According to a study by CareerBuilder, temporary employment […]
Job Search With Social Media
We’re living in the age of the smartphone and social networking sites. While many individuals are using these technologies for their personal entertainment, the trend is moving to where social media is growing more popular for professional purposes. This is very important for job seekers to keep in mind, especially as many recruiters, including us […]
Spring Cleaning Your Job Search Strategy
Sometimes, we open our doors and opportunity is standing there, and sometimes we have to go out and hunt for it. For many job seekers, searching for the right employment opportunity can take more hunting than planned. When the job search stalls out, you may feel as if your whole life, not just your career, […]
Resume Objective: Yay or Nay?
If you’ve been job hunting, there’s no doubt you’ve been working very closely with your resume. Your resume gives you the opportunity to showcase why you’re the best person for the job. Even though we recently provided you with a Resume Cheat Sheet, we didn’t touch upon one of the biggest resume questions that seem […]
The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Writing a Resume
Think of your resume like a story – your story, in fact. It is the tale of your professional experience and work ethic. You want that story to be good, as it conveys your potential value to a hiring team or prospective employer. A professional, polished resume opens the doors to possibilities. However, that resume […]