10 Aug

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups
It’s always exciting to meet potential hires. It means the company is growing, actively searching for new talent, and people are interested in becoming part of the team. And in most cases, you are going to be spending a lot of time with these people so it’s an important new relationship. But what if you should pass on a candidate? Certainly some interviews go so poorly that it’s a no-brainer that the person is not going to work out. But sometimes, there are equally compelling parts and things that give you pause. Signs to pass on a candidate

Here are signs that you should pass on a candidate:

03 Aug

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups
As the economy continues to recover from the dark days of the recession, there is still a lot of discussion about how to hire the best people, the trends among Millennials and unemployment and job search advice. But that doesn’t mean that people don’t have choices. So what do you do if employees are leaving? You need to take a hard look at your company and the dynamics that could be accidentally driving away your talent. Why your employees are leaving

Consider the following if employees are leaving your company:

27 Jul

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers
You already have the basic interview must-dos down – on time (or a little early), neatly dressed, easy on the perfume or cologne, etc. But everyone knows that, right? So what interview tips can you follow to edge out the others and get the best chance possible of landing the job? Interview tips

Here are interview tips that go above and beyond:

20 Jul

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups
We get it. The workday seems to be getting more and more hectic. Checking your email, sitting on conference calls, creating presentations and meeting deadlines can quickly overwhelm. But one way to keep calm and carry on is to keep your desk neat and office space tidy. Despite recent reports that a messy desk can support creativity, it’s fairly limited to the idea of keeping files accessible, not a desk full of post-its and pictures. keep your desk neat

Use these ideas to keep your desk neat:

13 Jul

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers
Even the best job opportunities sometimes run their course, and new options become available. Perhaps something more interesting, with better pay, or offering more responsibility. And once you find it, you'll start counting down the days to leaving your job. Whatever the reason for moving on, you can’t get the next role without giving notice to your current employer and leaving your job. But if you depart the workplace without thoughtfulness and consideration, you could burn bridges and end relationships that prove useful in the future. leaving your job

There’s no reason for leaving your job on bad terms, if you consider the following:

06 Jul

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups
There are lots of perks to being the boss – you might make more money, avoid the least interesting work, and have better hours. But there’s one job that makes everyone else relieved they are not in charge, and that’s when it is time to terminate an employee. If you don’t know how to fire someone in the least painful way possible, these tips might make a tough situation a little more bearable. how to fire someone

Consider these tips on how to fire someone (and be a little less miserable):

29 Jun

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers
Maybe you just graduated a few weeks ago and you’re out in the market looking for your first real job. Or perhaps you’re looking for a career change and ready to try something total new. But either way, you’re probably facing a major challenge for job seekers – trying to get a job without experience. Whether you’re a lawyer-turned-pastry chef or just framing your degree, how to get a job without experience

Here are 5 Ways to Get a Job Without Experience:

15 Jun

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups
There are some of us that just love to talk. On the phone, on the subway, in the dry cleaners line. And that’s fabulous. They probably have no trouble walking into a hotel meeting room full of strangers and hawking their wares. But when you need to network for a small business, you might be less than excited to pack up your business cards and work the room. Still, connecting with people live (yes, it’s still done) is a great way to make new contacts, get some advice, and generate leads. How to Network for a Small Business

Here are some tips to help you network for a small business :

08 Jun

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers
One challenge for job seekers, especially young ones, is lacking the experience that employers want. It’s a common frustration of a circular problem: without the experience I can’t get a job, without the job I can’t get experience. One solution is to find pro bono or volunteer work that also builds skills you can add to your resume. volunteer work

Here are some volunteer work ideas that can boost your experience: