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Managing a hiring process isn’t easy, so when you find a candidate with all the right skills, it’s tempting to offer them the job on the spot. This might save you time in the short term, but if the person isn’t right for your team, it will create headaches almost immediately. In today’s workplace, on-the-jobRead more

Conducting on-site job interviews requires a lot of time and money, so many employers use a phone screening for the first round. This is a quick way to narrow a long list of candidates down into a smaller group of those most qualified for the position. Due to the seemingly relaxed nature of the interview,Read more

Your performance in a job interview will make or break your chances of getting hired. Since the stakes are so high, you should never leave it to chance. Participating in mock interviews is a great way to hone your skills, so you’re able to put your best self forward on the big day. Whether youRead more

It doesn’t feel great when you’re not chosen for a job you really wanted. Going through the interview process, learning about the job and meeting people you would be working alongside is exciting, so it’s only natural to get your hopes up. You didn’t get the outcome you wanted this time, but you did gainRead more

Navigating a search for a new accounting or finance opportunity is hard work. The many activities associated with finding a new job can become overwhelming very quickly if you don’t have a structured plan in place. Creating S.M.A.R.T. — specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound — goals is a great way to keep your search onRead more

If you’ve been on the job market for a while now, but still haven’t received an offer, you’re probably feeling frustrated. Getting interviews hasn’t been a problem, as you’ve been on several, but nothing ever comes from them. This might be hard to accept, but the reason you’re hearing crickets could be your own fault.Read more

Job interviews aren’t meant to be easy. Hiring managers purposefully ask tough questions because they want to see the real you. Designed to make you sweat, “What is your greatest weakness?” is frequently on their list of interview questions. Revealing a weakness to a hiring manager you’re trying to impress might seem counterintuitive, but itRead more

Your resume is the first impression you make on a potential employer, so you need to ensure it’s representing you in a flattering manner. Maybe this is the first time in several years you’ve searched for a new job or perhaps you’ve just been doing minimal updates, but either way it’s probably time for aRead more

Working with a recruiter is one of the best ways to find a great new job, but there are a lot of misconceptions about it. One of the most prominent is recruiters just want to score a quick placement, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. As staffing professionals, recruiters take pride in connectingRead more

These days, almost everyone has a digital footprint. Consequently, it’s easier than ever for potential employers to research you, and they’re taking full advantage. According to CareerBuilder, 70 percent of employers use social media to screen candidates before hiring, according to a 2017 CareerBuilder survey. If you think trying to maintain a low profile willRead more