Typically, you have to interview multiple times in the interview process. This article posted by LifeHacker helps you have a great second interview which can be crucial in getting the offer.
Check it out here
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Monday, July 9, 2012
Social Media Plays a Major Role in the Hiring Process
A recent Careerbuilder/Harris Interactive study found that 34% of companies have rejected a job candidate because of the person's social-media activity. Makes you rethink posting that picture of you with the a keg at your college fraternity party.
The top four reasons those candidates weren't hired are as follows:
1) They posted inappropriate photos or information.
2) There was evidence of drinking or drug use.
3) They had poor communication skills.
4) They badmouthed a previous employer.
Be careful out there! For more tips on your online image, check out my article that was printed in Change Magazine: http://www.changemagazine.net/business/strategies-for-success/1600-establishing-your-popi.html
The top four reasons those candidates weren't hired are as follows:
1) They posted inappropriate photos or information.
2) There was evidence of drinking or drug use.
3) They had poor communication skills.
4) They badmouthed a previous employer.
Be careful out there! For more tips on your online image, check out my article that was printed in Change Magazine: http://www.changemagazine.net/business/strategies-for-success/1600-establishing-your-popi.html
Friday, July 6, 2012
The Biggest Hiring Mistake You Can Make
Have you ever received a job application and never responded? Jeff Haden at Inc.com says that is a big mistake for the following reasons:
1) It's disrespectful to potential employees.
2) It's terrible PR.
Read more here including what you should do in the future: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/the-biggest-hiring-mistake-you-will-ever-make.html
1) It's disrespectful to potential employees.
2) It's terrible PR.
Read more here including what you should do in the future: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/the-biggest-hiring-mistake-you-will-ever-make.html
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