Category Archives: Career Development

Short and Scholarly: Where Are Your Referral Employees Coming From?

by Daniel James December 3, 2015 Follow @FurstPersonDecember 3, 2015 In a recent study, published in Personnel Psychology, the concept of referral hiring was explored. The study, titled Uncovering the Nuances of Referral Hiring, explored this topic by examining how referral employees might perform based on how their referrers perform within the organization. The details … Continue reading Short and Scholarly: Where Are Your Referral Employees Coming From?

An Ultimate List of 71 Free Online Courses to Boost Your Career Success [Infographic]

by Jess Millis November 24, 2015 Follow @https://twitter.com/MillisJessNovember 24, 2015 It used to be that if you wanted to take classes, you had to enroll in a college. But that’s no longer the case. E-learning has completely revolutionized the way that we learn. Nowadays, anyone can take classes online in a huge variety of topics. … Continue reading An Ultimate List of 71 Free Online Courses to Boost Your Career Success [Infographic]

‘Tis the Season: 3 Keys to Maximize Seasonal Hiring

by John Orr November 9, 2015 Follow @CeridianNovember 9, 2015 Deloitte’s latest retail holiday sales forecast is projecting as much as $ 965 billion in sales between November and January, a 4 percent increase over last year’s shopping season (excluding motor vehicles and gas). Many other sources are consistently positive.  August’s increase was in line with economists’ … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season: 3 Keys to Maximize Seasonal Hiring

Four Steps To A Cover Letter For Career Transition Success

Virginia FrancoNovember 5, 2015 Career transitions can be daunting in today’s market where hiring managers expect to immediately see how you are a perfect fit for the position they need filled. Although challenging, a career change is not insurmountable. When paired with a persuasive resume, a compelling cover letter will help set the stage to … Continue reading Four Steps To A Cover Letter For Career Transition Success