Want to become a better leader? Stop talking and start listening. They say that you’re given two ears and one mouth for a reason. What could you accomplish if you listened twice as much as you spoke? Here’s how you can improve your listening and leadership skills. Ask Questions You will be surprised how much… Read more »
One of the most challenging aspects of a job interview is the inevitable questioning about your previous jobs. From interviewers who ask how much you made at a previous job to the ones who want to gossip about your former employers, there are so many landmines associated with questions about your former jobs that it… Read more »
It starts off with thinking it would be easier to tackle a task herself than to rely on an employee to do it. Then it’s double- or triple-checking an employee’s work, creating schedules that are timed to the minute, and asking for reports on a fanatical basis. It’s called micromanaging, and almost every manager has… 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 »
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 »
It used to be, getting great candidates for light industrial work meant putting up a few fliers and placing an ad in the Sunday classifieds and waiting for them to come to you. It’s more of a challenge when you’re recruiting top prospects these days; it’s hard to reach audiences who no longer read the… Read more »
Considering a career change, or just a move to a different position in the same field, can be daunting when you are no longer an entry-level job seeker. The key to success is rebranding yourself, or remaking your professional image to fit the career you want rather than the one you have. Just how to… Read more »
Any seasoned hiring manager knows that the job description only goes so far when it comes to identifying the skills necessary for any given position. The experience and qualifications necessary for the job are required, yes, but there are other skills that are just as important that can be harder to quantify. Industry pros call… Read more »
Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of hiring managers quite as much as the prospect of a slew of open positions. As the hiring process has become more involved, filling positions at all levels can be a challenge. The good news is you’re not alone; hiring managers face many of the same hiring challenges no… Read more »
