Posts Tagged ‘job seekers’
The Growing Impact of Freelancers and Temp Workers
Decades ago, our workplace model looked like this: you went to college, accepted a job at a company, worked there for the next forty or fifty years, then retired. That has obviously changed. People are changing jobs more frequently; sometimes out of necessity, sometimes out of desire for variety, flexibility, or growth. And the role…
Read MoreHow do I prep for behavioral-based Interviewing?
Behavioral-based interviewing is centered on the principle that past behavior is the very best predictor of future behavior. Makes sense, right? How we behave in the past is the most effective way to see how we will behave in the future. For hiring managers, this type of interview technique theoretically helps reveal how a potential…
Read MoreBody Language – how it can affect your job interview
It’s been said that over fifty percent of communication is non-verbal. Think about that. Over half of what we’re telling someone is being said consciously or unconsciously by our body. So how can you use that little factoid to increase your chances of a successful interview? In several ways, actually – all of them aimed…
Read MoreBest Practices: Cover Letters
Why should I even include a cover letter? Several reasons. While your resume should include all the facts about your training and experience, the cover letter is where you can let your personality shine through. The cover letter is also where you can include things that should not be included in your resume like a…
Read MoreShould you get an advanced degree?
In a word, probably. A weak answer, I know, but it’s not black and white. There are numerous reasons to get a master’s degree, or even a doctorate, and a few very good reasons not to. The most obvious disadvantage is the cost. A master’s degree will likely cost tens of thousands of dollars, and…
Read MoreHow long does a job search take?
The short answer is: it depends. The long answer is: a lot of things come into play in a job search, so it’s hard to come up with an answer that applies to everyone. People in the industry are saying, on average, it takes a bit over six weeks (or more precisely, 43 days) to…
Read MoreHow to interview effectively – tips for job seekers!
We have previously talked about interviewing effectively from the hiring manager’s perspective. Now we want to take a look at effective interviewing tips for job candidates. This is so important. I hate to bring up such an outdated saying, but like they say, “you only get one chance to make a first impression.” Well it’s…
Read MoreCan you fire someone or get fired for social media posts?
Does anyone remember what our mothers used to teach us? “If you can’t say anything nice about someone, don’t say anything at all.” Or perhaps I’m dating myself. After the year we’ve just had, I wonder. But, I digress. We’re here to talk about social media posts and to discuss the questions: Can you fire…
Read MoreDo you hate your job?
Do you dread Mondays…with a passion? Do you watch the clock all day long? Does your stomach end up in knots at the end of the day, only to have the same thing start again the next morning? Maybe you hate your job. Or maybe not. Yes there’s something wrong if you feel that way,…
Read MoreIs My Job Vanishing? Am I a Dinosaur?
Not if you keep up. Not if you evolve with the times. In our business of marketing and creative talent, things have changed and, in many cases, dramatically. With the advances in technology—some that are happening so quickly we can’t keep up—these jobs have most definitely changed. Entire industries have changed. I’m old enough to…
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