Archive for November, 2012

If you’ve never used an online networking site, LinkedIn can appear to be a little intimidating at first. Even if you are familiar with other social media sites, you’ll still want to take the time to learn how to navigate your way around LinkedIn. LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional networking platform and one of […]

Recruiters have one job: find the right person for the position. Their performance is evaluated on how efficiently and effectively they match top talent to job requirements. Ironically, in the current economy, recruiters are finding their jobs harder than ever.I'm serious.There's too much talent for them to weed through. What used to be "finding a […]

Staying on top of software technology is essential, especially if you're running an organization. Are you looking for a new software technology to try as a business leader? We recently asked our leading executives what the single most important software technology they're using in their work right now is, and why it's so valuable.Here are […]

Nearly every day, I play TETRIS® “B-Type” to awaken my brain. The games are short, and my goal is to clear three consecutive games.Playing helps me with focus in beginning my day. The more successful I am at reaching my three-game goal, the more focused I know I am. Days when that goal is a […]

Internal and external recruiters may appear to work in duplicative positions, but a closer look reveals that a collaboration between these two resources can result in better hires for companies.The key to success is playing to each of these recruiter’s strengths.Covering More GroundCompanies need workers, but finding them has become a daunting task. Candidates have […]

You're familiar with the feeling: your palms start sweating, you start to shake and for some reason, your mind goes completely blank. Sounds like a dreaded case of interview jitters!Nerves can bring even the most professional candidate to their knees, impeding their chances of securing the job, even if they're the most qualified.If you know […]

If you're a job hunter, you have to remember that job interviews are not all the same. Some job interviews not only require you to answer somewhat stressful questions directly from your interviewer, but they can also require you to face a group of co-interviewees and (technically) compete with them by practically standing out among […]

Early in my career, I worked for The Disney Channel, part of which included managing events where Disney character assets were constantly being requested. As I managed each of these events, I followed the Disney brand identity, ensuring it was implemented and executed to a tee. One of the issues I ran into quite often […]

Over the past several years, I’ve had the honor to lead the recruitment process for 22 non-profit CEOs and have learned a thing or two about what a successful search process entails. 1. Start With A StrategyWhen recruiting for non-profit CEOs, it’s critical to have a well-defined strategy put in place before beginning the search. The […]

Do you have an upcoming performance review and aren’t sure how to prepare? Are you struggling to communicate your value during a yearly performance review? If so, we’re here to show you the ways to effectively prepare and stand out to your employer!Performance reviews can be intimidating, especially if you aren’t sure how to prepare […]