Category Archives: Career Development

How to Pass the R.I.T.S. Job Screening Test

Richard SellersApril 19, 2015 Employers require that you meet the following four requirements for you to pass the initial job screening and before they are going to hire you. 1. R.elevant You have about 6 seconds in your resume to communicate that you: Had the desired job title in a favored category for a respected … Continue reading How to Pass the R.I.T.S. Job Screening Test →

A Recruiters Worst Nightmare is Here

Career Development

Will ThomsonApril 16, 2015 This year is going to be an interesting year. It has been a long time since I have seen the candidate have the upper hand. Watching counter offers, stock options, and multiple offers become the norm is giving recruiters fits. Yes, I am going to call this year “The revenge of … Continue reading A Recruiters Worst Nightmare is Here →

5 Ways To Limit Your Lifetime Leadership Potential

Career Development

Maren HoganApril 15, 2015 As I’ve worked my way from answering phones at the local news desk to attempting to run a company that leaves a lasting impression on clients and employees, I have made a lot of mistakes. A LOT of mistakes. And what’s interesting about mistakes is that they seem to repeat themselves. … Continue reading 5 Ways To Limit Your Lifetime Leadership Potential →

How To Treat Your Job Search Like A Marketing Campaign

Career Development

Lauren RileyApril 15, 2015 When you’re in the process of applying for jobs, it soon becomes apparent that what you’re actually doing is selling yourself. This makes your job search much like a marketing campaign where you’re trying to sell a product to a potential customer base – the only difference being that the product … Continue reading How To Treat Your Job Search Like A Marketing Campaign →

Spring Clean Your Resume

Career Development

Len AprilApril 14, 2015 Spring cleaning time Spring has sprung, as they say. It’s a time to celebrate renewal, rebirth and the anticipation of new tidings to come. The spirit of the season — of casting off the past and preparing for the future — infuses people of all beliefs and faiths. Some honor the … Continue reading Spring Clean Your Resume →

Use Search To Maximize Recruiting Efforts

Career Development

Jeremy Walker, (April 14, 2015) Search engine optimization (SEO) is a specialized practice, but it’s essentially relevant for all digital content, including content that’s relevant to most businesses — at least the ones that hire employees. Developing careers-related content, listing open jobs and handling the application process is typically outsourced to a number of … Continue reading Use Search To Maximize Recruiting Efforts →

Critique Pinpoints Where You Need To Next Head

Career Development

Elinor StutzApril 11, 2015 Hearing criticism of your proud moment is the worst critique of all, and it is also embarrassing to be reprimanded for an error in front of an entire group. But, with a positive mindset, it is wise to reflect upon those very remarks to truly hear what is being said. Sometimes … Continue reading Critique Pinpoints Where You Need To Next Head →

Let Your Values Drive Your Choices

Career Development

James ClearApril 11, 2015 Nearly every problem you face is temporary. But these temporary problems cause immediate pain. And we often let this pain drive our choices and actions. For example… An employee suffering from the pain of not feeling important enough or powerful enough might take a terrible job with a fancy title. An … Continue reading Let Your Values Drive Your Choices →

How to Transform Your Company Careers Page From Dead End to Godsend

Career Development

Roxanne AbercrombieApril 10, 2015 When you think of internal recruitment tools for your business, you probably think of using paid adverts, job board listings and social media posts. Missing from this list, rather ominously, is the company careers page. Too often, businesses make the mistake of overlooking the importance of an effective careers page. Yes, … Continue reading How to Transform Your Company Careers Page From Dead End to Godsend →

How to Tell Your New Hire is Ready for Real Responsibility

Career Development

Elizabeth KennickApril 10, 2015 Hiring and training a new employee is only the beginning of your work relationship: You have to manage her, too. But there isn’t a one-size-fits-all managing style, and not all employees are ready for responsibility at the same pace. So how do you know when your new hire is ready for … Continue reading How to Tell Your New Hire is Ready for Real Responsibility →