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You know that old saying about never getting a second chance to make a first impression? As an employer, you’re probably used to hearing it in terms of interviewees. You’d be surprised how much you can do to decrease turnover by applying it to your workplace. When you make new hires feel part of the… Read more »
Searching for a new job can be enough to make your head spin. What with knowing where to search for openings, remembering who you sent resumes to, and following up on calls and interviews, the job hunt can quickly become a scattershot mess. And if you’ve not got a good system for job hunting down,… Read more »
Losing time and money to workplace injuries is frustrating not just for the spent resources, but for the knowledge that the losses are often preventable. Identifying common safety hazards in your light industrial workplace can not only help you avoid workers’ compensation claims, it can also help you maintain a safe, healthy workforce. Staffing Partners’… Read more »
If it seems that your team can never meet production goals or is continually lagging behind, it’s time to look for the roadblocks that are bringing your employees’ efforts to a screeching halt. What may surprise you, however, is that these are not roadblocks so much as voids — what hurts productivity most is not… Read more »
Tags: nursing resume basics; writing a nursing resume; resumes for nurses; nursing CV; resumes for new nursing grads; nursing career change and resumes From the newly pinned nursing graduate to the established nurse looking for a change of job, having a resume ready for potential employers is essential to your career. But if you’re new… Read more »
Is “describe your work style” one of the job interview questions you dread most? It can be a challenging question if you’ve never really thought about the setting that makes you most comfortable as an employee. But the real secret to this question is helping hiring managers know what motivates you — and what keeps… Read more »
Most managers have a few of the same nightmare scenarios, but at the top of most lists are ones like the know-it-all who does know a lot, but still grates on everyone’s nerves and the two outstanding employees who revert to sixth grade bullying every time they are in a room together. Personality conflicts in… Read more »
While some people don’t believe that hiring managers look at cover letters when reviewing applications, the cover letter remains a huge opportunity for a job seeker to make a strong impression. Tailoring your resume to a specific opportunity allows job seekers a great opportunity to sell yourself to employers. Stand Out In a Crowd… It’s… Read more »
You know exactly who you’re looking for to fill that open position, and you’ve got all the stats memorized: certain degree, certain number of years of experience, certain certifications, and certain qualifications. In a perfect world, you’d only see applications from the candidates with your exact set of requirements. In the real world, you’re getting… Read more »
If you’ll be graduating from high school or college in 2016, are a job seeker currently between jobs, or have a job but are interested in making a career change, there’s one thing you should do – talk to a recruiter. If you’ve never used a recruiter to find a job, you’re missing out on… Read more »
