We've all heard the phrase "hiring for cultural fit," but what exactly does it mean? Most people place experience and education at the top of their wish list when it comes to job candidates. So, is cultural fit really that important? The answer is yes. Cultural fit is what keeps your team working together as [...]
Always bring your "A" game! When people first begin their career search they are proactive and interview differently than someone searching for a position later in life. If you hope to have a career that lasts a lifetime, the best thing you can do for yourself is to understand that in today's competitive job market, [...]
Are you a baby boomer that still has a passion for working? Do you like to keep your mind and body stimulated with the tasks involved with being in the workforce? Does age or society try to dictate that it’s time to retire, yet your heart says otherwise?
A recruiter is the one person who will honestly tell you whether you're qualified for a job or not, and whether you're going to fit in at a new company. They can tell you if your new haircut is trendy or just plain strange, and they can even tell you if you're asking for the [...]
Nothing causes a person to examine their own lives with more scrutiny than building a resume. You start to think about not just how to enter your experiences and skills onto a piece of paper but what others will see when they read it.
Applying for a job, especially when it is a job you really want, can be both an exciting and scary experience. While not every job requires them, many job applicants can get a little stressed over picking the right references. If you are in the process of applying for jobs, there are at least three [...]
Think about how much everyday technology has changed in the last 20 years. We've gone from palm-pilots being amazing and impressive to smartphones in every pocket and tablets quickly replacing notebooks even in traditional school environments. It's no wonder there are more tech jobs than there used to be, and a quickly shrinking pool of [...]
Interview Preparation 101 Many people can't sleep the night before or eat the day of because they're too nervous. Unfortunately, if you let these nerves follow you into the interview room, they can cause you to forget what you know by heart, seem disjointed instead of smooth, and ultimately sabotage the interview. The good news [...]
Looking your best every day is a sure way to stand out in any professional environment. Even though our clothes may not "make or break" your position in the company, they certainly play a part. Sometimes office attire may make the difference between a promotion or not. Your clothing is an extension of you and [...]
Technology changes quickly. Even discounting Moore's Law, which states that processing power doubles in speed every two years, everything from the Internet's impact on marketing to cybersecurity is constantly transforming. Most companies know this, and they also know that their current employees aren't necessarily going to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to [...]
