A while back, leadership expert George Bradt told Forbes Magazine that all the questions that prospective candidates are asked in interview boil down to: 1) Can you do the job? 2) Will you love the job? 3) Can we tolerate working with you? It's a striking approach, and worth thinking about in more […]
Employment
Hiring Like a Boss: How to Recruit Efficient and Effective Employees
It's easy to find adequate employees who can do the job required of them, but most companies are seeking more than satisfactory: they want to recruit workers who will help the company move forward. The world is full of clock-watchers, but assembling a team of motivated self-starters can take any […]
Using Smart Money Management to Strengthen Employee Relationships
Many businesses build their relationships with their employees with the same urgency as they do to build their relationships with their customers. They accomplish this by managing fairly, providing meaningful assignments, and compensating well. Another effective strategy is that they take advantage of the existing company relationship with their business banking partner, […]
The Main Reasons to Complete an Internship
Today, employers are looking to hire individuals who exhibit a strong understanding and passion for the work they do. Additionally, they are often looking for people who have had some kind of work experience in their field of study. One of the greatest ways to gain a competitive advantage over […]
Where's the Best State to Retire?
Not sure where you're planning to retire? From the Eastern Seaboard to the Southwest, today's retirees have plenty of options. Many states and communities are actively trying to attract retirees with better tax laws and improved public services. So, which place is best for you? Let's look: New Jersey The […]
Choosing Work Outings Your Whole Company Will Enjoy
Finding and keeping quality workers is one of the greatest challenges faced by businesses today. It affects every company from mom-and-pop enterprises with just a few employees to giant corporations. Reducing turnover and stimulating high morale, productivity and teamwork has a powerful impact on long-term costs and profits. Company outings, […]
Scope & Extent of a Flourishing Career in Marine Engineering
If you are seeking an opportunity in such a field that would give big boost to your career, Marine engineering is a great option for you. Any professional capable in the functions of maintenance, operations and repair of essential engineering equipment for ship can be assured to have a promising […]
Employer's Guide to Workplace Drug Testing
There are good reasons to believe that alcohol and drug abuse is an increasing problem in the UK workplace. A 2012 report by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service found that roughly 33 percent of British employers nowadays have to deal with alcohol and drug abuse problems at the workplace. […]
Should You Create a Video Resume? When and How to Get Creative
The highly competitive job market and the growth of creative opportunities in the digital age have led many to believe that video resumes are the wave of the future. And when you think about it, it seems inevitable. Recruiters for some of the top growing industries are starting to go […]
Basic Interview Guidelines
Are you looking for a job? Well, you have tried several times to crack the interview only to come out with a grave face. Certainly, something is going wrong with you and you are unable to trace it. Every time you take preparation prior to the interview but things get […]
How to Deal with an Unfair Dismissal
Losing a job is a harrowing experience for anyone, and if you feel this was unfair, then it will probably sting even more. Unfair dismissal is a complex situation to deal with, but if you really have been dismissed unfairly then it is your right to seek compensation for the […]
Creating Job Ads For The Right Candidates
We all know how important first impressions can be, and job advertisements are essentially the first impression you make on potential employees. You are given a very limited amount of space to communicate critical messages about the specific position you are seeking to fill, as well as give a positive […]