It is inevitable that during your some 40 years of working life that you will encounter a teammate or co-worker whom you just don’t get along with. Engaging with different types of personalities and working styles will undoubtedly present to you with a relational challenge or two. Learning how to work through these situations andRead more

For employees and job seekers, the topic of automation in an organization’s workforce can be challenging to understand. On one hand, you have the thought process that automation and new technology will reduce the number of jobs. On the other hand, technology makes your job easier; you know that automation gives organizations the chance toRead more

The impact of Artificial Intelligence on recruiting and hiring is definitely a hot topic in the market today. With technology advancing at an astronomical pace, organizations are finding more efficient ways to accomplish basic tasks. There isn’t much credible data saying that AI will have a negative effect on recruiters and hiring managers, so mostRead more

Summer is heating up and hiring is cooling down, right?  Wrong. Many companies miss out on the opportunity to hire great talent during this time. Here are four reasons why employers should double down on their summer hiring. Easier for candidates to find time to interview:  If the candidate you are interested in is currentlyRead more

In the world of hiring, you will hear phrases like, “The candidate wasn’t a good culture fit.” As a hiring manager, you might have even said this yourself. But how often is what makes a good culture fit challenged? Not often enough. Too often the term “culture fit” is used as a reason for notRead more

Students, particularly college students, often look at graduation like a finish line; the day you are finally free of finals, late night studying, and living off of top ramen. At the beginning of your college experience that finish line seems so far away, but the “finish line” inevitably approaches and it’s all students can doRead more

Who makes an interview great, the candidate or the hiring manager? Trick question. The answer is actually both! For an interview to go well, a candidate has to be prepared, but it is equally as important for the interviewer to bring their A-game to the meeting. Much like an interviewee needs to prepare for theRead more

Long days, sunny weather, and a socially-packed schedule — that’s what summertime is all about, right?! The urban legend that summer is one of the worst times to find employment opportunities is long gone. The fear for most is that hiring slows down during these times because hiring managers (or yourself!) will have scheduling conflictsRead more

Congratulations, you’ve done it! You’ve made it through the interview process and have an offer on the table.  Now comes the hard part – negotiating your salary. This subject is one that produces anxiety and stress in the hearts of many. You might be thinking, “Why negotiate at all? After all, I’m being paid something,Read more

Hiring skilled professionals has always been a challenge, but especially now in 2018. With technology advancing at a rapid pace and more career opportunities available than ever before, finding a quality candidate to fill your open position might seem elusive.  If your organization lacks efficient hiring processes and tools it can be easy to makeRead more