Karen Silins for Udacity 05/20/16 Hiring hasn’t changed as much as we would like think in the last decade. Yes, we now have Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and LinkedIn, but the thought process behind HOW we hire needs some reassessment. The recipe was simple for such a long period of time; graduate from high school […]
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Advertised positions constitute a small percentage of the jobs that are available at any given time. Because running ads and screening the high volume of applications that come in can be an expensive and time-consuming process for employers, many companies prefer to hire from within or to hire individuals who have been recommended by
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Okay, I am about to seriously irritate some executives and other corporate/institutional higher-up, but let’s start to talk about the true issues surrounding Employee Engagement and the farce it has become. Yes, there is the rare company taking it very seriously, but for the most part it is window dressing that sounds good on
The Beatings will continue until Morale Improves! (Part One) Read More »
Many jobseekers struggle with keeping a schedule and maintaining a healthy mental and physical lifestyle during a job loss. Today I would like to offer a few tips to help those who are struggling after their loss. Tip #1: Get to bed at a reasonable time and get up early like you already have a
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Daily I read articles about the use of social media and related activities in the workplace, where employees are spending time on Twitter and Facebook feeds, online games, texting, personal emails, and Pinterest posts rather than working. If you are on break or at lunch and want to view your Facebook and Twitter, play Candy
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You hear or read about it every day as a jobseeker – you need to network to get a new job! The biggest issue is not what you know, but what you are doing about it, because most people find networking downright overwhelming despite understanding its importance in their job search. Here are 10
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Whether my clients are discussing their frustrations with the current job search environment, or seminar, workshop and career fair attendees are venting, some complaints remain constant, and one of those complaints is “why are companies wasting my time?” I know organizations are busier than ever, and employee and management hours have increased, but if you
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Daily I will admit shock at the posts I see on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and other social media. This doesn’t even include blogs, articles (posted remarks after those blogs and articles), and comment sites (like “who called me” for 1-800 #’s). Somehow the Internet has become a cacophony of voices wanting to list each and
Social Media, the Golden Rule, Your Job Search (and Career) Read More »
Networking is a habit cultivated to create opportunities throughout your career, not a one-off activity exclusively for the job search. Networking with others isn’t about you, but about the other person. Ask questions about their career and job search and see contacts increase. Follow up with those networking contacts, and don’t let the “holidays” excuse
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