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Hiring can be overwhelming. There are so many factors to consider. Without a well-developed plan, it is easy to make decisions based on unrelated factors or to fall prey to confirmation bias. For example, after a grueling day of interviews, the person in charge of hiring may think, “Wow! There are so many candidates who… Read more »

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Changing careers can be incredibly scary! After all, you have put time into your current occupation and invested in your education. Depending on the circumstances you most likely will need to learn new skills, take risks, and of course, start over. However, if you are willing to take the leap, a career change can lead… Read more »

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There are few things more frustrating than finding the perfect candidate only to have them accept an offer at another company. Not only have you lost your first-choice employee, but also you have spent time and resources without the desired result. Hopefully, you have a strong second choice. If not, it’s back to the drawing… Read more »

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According to the famous job-hunting book, What Color Is Your Parachute?, “Your sole purpose, for your resume… is to get yourself invited in for an interview.” And, for your resume to be effective, you need to show, on paper, that you are a good fit for the position. This is where your skill set plays… Read more »

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Have you ever looked at your paycheck, along with all the tax, Social Security and Medicare deductions, and thought to yourself, “Is this really worth it?” You aren’t alone. Who wouldn’t want a bigger paycheck? Interestingly, the effect of annual income on happiness seems to plateau at between $50,000 to $83,000. (Social Media Week, 2015)… Read more »

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Every company wants to hire the most talented employees, but this is easier said than done. Often, organizations look for quick answers. They use tangible rewards to entice the best and the brightest. Think big salaries, free lunches, fancy titles or even offices filled with beanbag chairs and lava lamps. These are great incentives, and… Read more »

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A typical interview usually ranges from 30 to 60 minutes in length, and it usually includes a set of popular questions such as “What you can tell me about yourself?”, “Why do you want to work here?” and “What are your greatest weaknesses?” The Problem with Traditional Questions There are two difficulties with this model…. Read more »

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To work in many industries, you will need to complete training, education and/or certification requirements. Examples include social workers, accountants and insurance navigators to name a few. However, in addition to classroom or background knowledge, there also are skills that are valuable across trades. These qualities usually are not specifically taught, although you can work… Read more »

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Many bosses and human resources managers will claim to be pretty good at hiring. If asked why, they probably will mention “gut instinct” or provide examples of great employees they added to the organization. However, there is increasing evidence that a scientific and systematic approach is far more fair and effective. According to Peter Cappelli,… Read more »