When to Say “No” to Qualified Candidates
As a hiring manager, HR executive or recruiter, there comes a time when you need to say no to qualified candidates. The reasons will vary, but the situation will always be difficult because of their qualifications. Who ever thought that companies would need to turn down qualified candidates for open jobs? The truth of the […]
Is Following Your Heart Actually Rotten Career Advice?
Nearly everyone has heard someone say to them in the past,”Oh, just follow your heart”, when it comes to choosing a vocation. But, is this really rotten career advice? Maybe this was great advice when you were in Kindergarten and could imagine yourself being anything you wanted – like a fireman or a doctor or […]
Are You Giving Killer Customer Service to Your Candidates?
As the old saying goes, “The customer is always right.” Even if some of your employees or managers might not believe this, it must be practiced by everyone at your company in order to be successful. Companies that find themselves struggling to hold onto clients/customers should look at the customer service being provided. If you […]
Gap in Your Resume? How to Make it No Big Deal!
Trying to find a new job can be difficult, but it can be even more stressful if you have a glaring gap in employment appearing on your resume. This gap could have occurred due to a period of unemployment, the choice of returning to school, taking time off to raise a family, dealing with […]
Should You Ever Ask if You Got the Job?
A job search is stressful enough, but the anxiety can be unbearable when you interview for a position and then wait weeks to hear back from the hiring manager. Some candidates will take matters into their own hands and simply ask the interviewer if they got the job or not. Others will wait as […]
