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Ever wonder why your interview, which was going so well, suddenly tanked? Or why you never get call backs after interviews? Hiring managers and interviewers have experience spotting red flags that signal dangerous job candidates. Here are a few of the most common interviewing mistakes, and how to stop making them. You’re Late for the… Read more »
There’s a tendency to think of temporary employees as just that — employees who are only passing through your organization. If you’ve been neglecting onboarding temporary employees because you don’t think they’ll be there long enough for it to matter, you’re doing a disservice to your organization and your temp employees. Onboarding temp hires gives… Read more »
Whether you’re new to Portland or a long-time Portlandian who’s stuck in his job search, it’s easy to become overwhelmed or confused about how to find jobs in Portland — where to look, how to get your foot in the door with employers or how to find the best employers in the area. You could… Read more »
So you’ve just graduated from school and have that diploma in hand, or have discovered that many jobs are asking for “some college” rather than a degree — you’re done with school forever then, right? Not so fast. For those who want a rewarding career rather than a job, training never ends. Seeking continuing education… Read more »
Oregon hiring managers, the news is good — both job growth and population growth in the state’s biggest metro hubs are looking up. Where the People Will Be Create great jobs, and great candidates will follow. Even if your company isn’t planning an expansion, if you’re in Oregon’s metro areas, you can take advantage of… Read more »
When you look at every job interview and every job application you send out as a learning experience, it’s better to take the rejection as an opportunity for growth rather than as an insult; you’ll do yourself a huge favor. The key is knowing what to learn from the jobs you don’t get. Sometimes it’s… Read more »
Summer is here — time for vacations, sunburns, and getting everything in place to hire employees to fill your 2016 holiday staffing needs. No, don’t read that sentence again, you read it right the first time. When it comes to filling anticipated hiring needs, the time to act is not a month before the holiday… Read more »
Why do you want to work here? How did you hear about us? What are your career goals? There are common job interview questions everyone knows how to answer, and then there are the uncomfortable job interview questions no one wants to face. You can do weeks or months of prep work for job interviews,… Read more »
From their sky-high student loans to their adult years spent living with mom and dad, millennials get a lot of flack. Before you show your age, examine a little of the millennial mindset. A recent Gallup Poll of millennial workers sheds some light on what managers need to understand about the millennials who are part… Read more »
When you’ve got a great job offer, or are just ready to leave a job you don’t love, you may find yourself asking do I really have to give my job two weeks’ notice? Well, no, you don’t have to give notice when you leave a job, but if you want to continue to get… Read more »
