Think you’re done once you walk out of the interview? Think again! Follow-up actions are very important in clinching the interview and getting the job. Here are five great ways to follow up after your interview to increase your chances of getting the job. Write a thank-you email or letter It’s very important to write… Read more »
When you’re interviewing for a job or meeting potential co-workers, it’s important to make a great first impression. Whether it’s fair or not, people make snap judgments about others – their poise, their confidence, even their competence and their likability. First impressions happen in a matter of seconds, not minutes. Let’s put it this way:… Read more »
In today’s job market, it can be tough to find qualified people. How do you make sure you get the best light industrial talent? Follow these five steps. Write a comprehensive job description for the position You must specify the skills and qualifications needed. Think of the job description as a two-way street. For the… Read more »
How to Improve Your Vocabulary and Wow Them at the Job Interview Do you worry you don’t express yourself clearly enough? Or do people sometimes use words that leave you wondering what they mean? Do you run across words when scanning the internet that you don’t know? Improving your vocabulary is the key to solving… Read more »
A company’s culture is an important element. Yes, what a company makes and its profit picture matter, of course! Without excellent products and clients buying them, no organization can stay in business very long. But it’s a company’s culture that determines whether employees look forward to coming to work every day. It’s a company’s culture… Read more »
Turnover can be a problem for light industrial employers. It can dampen productivity, as the hiring process and initial training periods can impact productivity. Productivity can particularly be hit during times of record employment levels like the U.S. is currently experiencing, because finding people who are looking for a job or want to make a… Read more »
Everyone wants advice that will help them do well on a job interview, right? Well, you’ve probably done most of the things you need to do. Prepared talking points about your qualifications and background, researched the company, dressed professionally, and showed up on time. But there’s one quick method that will boost your confidence and… Read more »
Managers make the best decisions possible when hiring. Nobody wants to make a mistake in hiring; they can be costly and time-consuming. But the fact of the matter is, hiring mistakes do happen. Maybe someone looked great on paper, or was great in the interview situation. But when the new hire began work, it was… Read more »
The world is divided into introverts and extroverts. Introverts tend to like a lot of alone time, are comfortable by themselves or in small groups, and tend to be quiet in business meetings. Extroverts love large groups of people, are happiest at parties, and tend to speak up in business meetings. Historically, extroverts have qualities… Read more »
If you’re looking for a job, it can be to your advantage to take a temporary job while you’re working. Temp jobs have the following very real tangible benefits for today’s job seekers. Earn while you explore a career Perhaps the first and most obvious benefit is that temp jobs allow you to earn while… Read more »