The good news first: Hawaii’s economy is holding steady. According to the third quarter employment report from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, while the civilian labor force and employment both decreased, civilian unemployment and the unemployment rate overall also decreased, while civilian jobs that were not in the agricultural industry and [...]
If you think all bank employees must be tellers counting cash and all hotel employees must stand behind a desk checking in guests, then you may be closing the door on a wide range of amazing job opportunities. By thinking of retail, service, or financial companies with such a narrow mindset, you'd have no idea [...]
Our idea of what hiring was solidified around the 80s, a decade with a fast-paced corporate culture. In the 80s, screening candidates was all about filtering through the waves of under-qualified and over-confident resumes. It wasn't a struggle to find good people with the right qualifications. However, it was a struggle to sort them from [...]
Complications from coronavirus may have slowed the economy, but businesses are still hiring. Some businesses are actually thriving in these pandemic conditions, thus, certain types of professional positions may be in even greater demand. But candidates must present records that are as spotless as possible. Social media profiles, posts, and comments are one source of [...]
When applying for professional employment with a great salary and benefits, the credentials, of course, must be there. Most people applying for these types of jobs will bring to the table qualifications that meet, or exceed, those credentials. Companies go into candidate searches aware of these factors as well, and while one or two candidates [...]
We're starting 2020 with a bang, and a BRAND NEW WEBSITE! Our beloved froggy has found a new home! With all the bells and whistles we wished for, we're thrilled that our new website offers both the job seeker and the employer looking for the perfect candidate new and exciting features and highlights [...]
It happens to everyone at some point: your boss says no to your proposal, or your fellow team members nix your great idea. It can be a crushing feeling to be rejected at work, but there is a silver lining.
When you're looking for a job, one of the issues that may come up is the idea of being overqualified for a position. In many cases, this seems like a completely ridiculous concept, after all, what employer doesn't want a very capable employee?
Whether you have years of professional experience, or are just applying for an entry-level position, going to an interview can be daunting. You may have the education or skills, but you want to make sure that they translate well during the interview process.
