‘Tending’ is Trending! How and Why to Focus on the Employee Experience
Posted on February 17, 2020
Are you just managing your employees, or are you tending to their needs? Employees want to feel like more than cogs in a machine; they want to be able to bring their whole self to the job. Organizations that create opportunities for employees to thrive will be rewarded with increased …
Help Your Students Get Hired With an X-Y-Z Resume
Posted on January 20, 2020
For soon-to-be college graduates, the job search is a daunting task with many uncontrollable variables. No matter the amount of careful preparation, great students can still be overlooked for reasons unknown. One way to ensure students set off on the right foot in their job search is …
3 Employee Communication Fails That Made Rockstars Pack Their Bags
Posted on January 7, 2020
“Communication is key.” This well-worn statement remains ever true in today’s relationships, especially in the workplace. Unfortunately, even in our world of constant and instant communication, the key to effective employee communication is often misplaced. When you lose sight of the …
8 Ways You Can Shine on Your Job Search in the New Year
Posted on December 23, 2019
The new year is almost here! With a new decade upon us, it’s that time of reflection on how to improve and continue growing in the days ahead! When it comes to the job search, it’s not all new tricks to get noticed and really shine in 2020. We asked 8 experts what tricks or trends wil …
12 Things Job Seekers Should Gift Themselves
Posted on December 9, 2019
‘Tis the season for eggnog, ornaments, Michael Bublé, and … stress. If the job search process is putting a damper on your holiday spirit, you’re not alone. According to a CareerBuilder survey, 73% of job hunters say the job search is one of the most stressful experiences in life. Like …
6 Ways for Student Job Seekers to Say ‘Thank You’
Posted on November 25, 2019
Every November, like clockwork, we’re always looking for ways to show gratitude in our lives. When your students are starting to apply for jobs, this is no different. It’s important to help them understand that showing sincere appreciation for a recruiter or interviewer’s time is an i …
13 Workplace Acts of Kindness to Inspire Your Team
Posted on November 11, 2019
As workplace leaders, we all have so many tasks to accomplish in a 40-hour (or more) workweek that it’s easy to overlook the opportunities we have to improve someone else’s day. Whether it’s something as big as helping with research for a project or as small as picking up a piece of p …
5 Tips to Be a More Vulnerable (and Successful) Job Seeker
Posted on October 28, 2019
As you’re job seeking, it’s natural to feel vulnerable — but it’s also natural to want to do whatever it takes to avoid that feeling. No one enjoys leaving themselves open to possible harm (or in this case, rejection). While vulnerability can be scary or frustrating, facing your fears …
10 Things to Never Say During a Job Interview
Posted on September 30, 2019
The job search is no walk in the park. In fact, a 2017 CareerBuilder study found 73% of job seekers feel it’s one of the most stressful experiences in life. And without a doubt, the interviewing process is quite possibly the most stressful part of the entire job search. Nothing skyroc …