Hearing the term Gig Economy recently caught my attention. I hadn’t given much thought to it but it is a big part of what we do as consultants in the employment agency industry. Where did this word gig originate? Musicians refer to their paid performances as gigs and really cool people refer to their temporary… Read more »
Category: Career development
Out Of Work Longer Than 60 Days? Then You Should Read This
Out of work longer than 60 days can be a problem for in-demand professionals. The latest unemployment numbers show an economy that is doing great and more people are working than at any other time in U.S. history. So you are going to have to be prepared to address in an interview why you haven’t… Read more »
Job Openings But Not Enough Qualified Applicants
Not long ago this sign created excitement with the steady stream of resumes flooding desks of HR departments across the country. How quickly time and conditions can change in the job market. But this time it is changing for the good. With a robust economy and jobs growth, we are seeing unemployment numbers of which… Read more »
The Importance Of A Structured Training Program
A structured training program has a clearly detailed schedule, time frame, outline of activities, and assignment of responsibilities. It has well defined goals and consequences. Having a structured training program typically leads to more success and employee development than an informal or unstructured one. Without structure you likely have little awareness of training goals and strategies to… Read more »
4 Interview Mistakes to Avoid (and how to fix them)
You have developed an outstanding resume that has captured the attention and interest of a number of companies. Now the decision is which company represents the best fit for you as it pertains to career and culture? You are now ready for your face to face interview Why Arriving Late Is An Interview Mistake To… Read more »
How To Land That Top Paying Job
Developing a great resume, creating a social medial presence and networking is important in your job search. How to land top paying jobs is no longer a secret. Professionals need structure in order to reach their goals. But to the job seeker or professional looking to better their career using proven job search techniques is… Read more »
Networking Like A Top Executive
Many professionals have experienced layoffs, downsizing or some form of job elimination in the last 8 years or so. Establishing a networking circle, sign on to social media and other professional networking boards is a great start. In looking at how top executives seamlessly go from job opportunity to job opportunity requires a closer look. More… Read more »
Out Of Work Longer Than Six Months? (How To Address It)
Out of work for longer than six months can be a problem for professionals. The findings of the latest unemployment report makes it difficult for job seekers to explain why they are still unemployed. With the unemployment rate at 4.6% job seekers are now faced with a shrinking job market. Being unemployed for longer than… Read more »
Behavioral Interview Tips
Behavioral interview tips are needed to be effective. Behavioral Interviews are a key component of the interview process for many companies. This interview is usually conducted by HR Professionals and sometimes a Hiring Manager. Behavioral interviews are designed to ask the candidate questions where the response should be how they handled or would handle a circumstance… Read more »