When applying for jobs, most employers request a list of professional references. These people may play a role in whether you’re offered a job with the company you want. For this reason, be sure your list of refences is tailored to each position. Include people you recently worked closely with and can explain your qualities to the hiring manager. […]
As a hiring manager, you don’t have more than 15 seconds to scan a resume. As a result, you need to know what to look for to gain an idea of how qualified a candidate is for a position. Since you want to know more about a candidate than just their knowledge, skills, and experience, you must be […]
Giving a performance review to an employee not meeting expectations can be difficult. They may not be open to hearing what you have to say or desire to put in additional effort to change their behavior. However, you need to be honest about your team member’s performance and provide concrete ways to improve. If you don’t directly address the issues, your company will continue to be […]
After acing an interview, waiting to hear back from the hiring manager can be challenging. Although you want to be extended a job offer, you don’t want to bother the manager with multiple phone calls to see whether they made a hiring decision. Doing so typically will take you out of the running. Instead, learn when appropriate times are […]
It’s frustrating when you participate in rounds of interviews over weeks or months and aren’t offered a job. Even if you weren’t completely sold on the position, you invested a significant amount of time preparing for and participating in discussions about why you’re most qualified for the role. Although it’s acceptable to spend a limited […]
As a small business owner, you may be unsure of when an appropriate time is to bring new staff members aboard. You need to assess your workload, budget, current employees’ skills, and company goals to determine whether it makes sense to hire additional team members. The value another employee can add must justify the cost […]
