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
Monday, June 25, 2012
Relaxed Customers Spend More
A recent article in INC Magazine was about a study done on customer's spending habits when they are relaxed versus neutral. The study showed that people were willing to pay an average of 11% more on products when relaxed.
Read the full article here: http://www.inc.com/magazine/201111/why-it-pays-to-help-holiday-shoppers-relax.html
Read the full article here: http://www.inc.com/magazine/201111/why-it-pays-to-help-holiday-shoppers-relax.html
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Modern Day Business Etiquette
Just like at social gatherings, there are certain etiquettes to be followed in the workplace. Etiquette expert Eliza Browning had a few reminders for INC readers.
First, focus on the face, not the screen. How many times have you talked to someone and they never once looked away from what they were doing on their computer? It makes you feel like the least important item on their not-to-do list...
Second, curb your criticism. The workplace should not be the same an an online forum. It is best not to criticize other people.
And lastly, observe the elevator rule. What this means, do not talk about a person or people that you just met with until the elevator is on the bottom and you are leaving the building.
See those plus two others here: http://www.inc.com/eliza-browning/business-etiquette-rules-that-matter-now.html
First, focus on the face, not the screen. How many times have you talked to someone and they never once looked away from what they were doing on their computer? It makes you feel like the least important item on their not-to-do list...
Second, curb your criticism. The workplace should not be the same an an online forum. It is best not to criticize other people.
And lastly, observe the elevator rule. What this means, do not talk about a person or people that you just met with until the elevator is on the bottom and you are leaving the building.
See those plus two others here: http://www.inc.com/eliza-browning/business-etiquette-rules-that-matter-now.html
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Secrets to Being Productive
You would think that the most productive people at your company work all the time. Never leave their desk or cube. Eat lunch while working. Work all weekend when they don't have too. Well, that all may be just work, but that does not mean they are being productive.
A recent article by Margaret Heffernan who is a serial entrepreneur and author says, "[Productive people]...don't work more hours than you do. Productive people just have a knack for making the most of their time."
She says three of the things these productive people do are the following:
1) They take breaks
2) They are great collaborators
3) They have lives outside of work
Check out the full article here: http://www.inc.com/margaret-heffernan/most-productive-people-i-know-secrets.html
A recent article by Margaret Heffernan who is a serial entrepreneur and author says, "[Productive people]...don't work more hours than you do. Productive people just have a knack for making the most of their time."
She says three of the things these productive people do are the following:
1) They take breaks
2) They are great collaborators
3) They have lives outside of work
Check out the full article here: http://www.inc.com/margaret-heffernan/most-productive-people-i-know-secrets.html
Monday, June 18, 2012
Is your business social-savy? Here is how to find out!
Foursquare check-ins, Facebook Likes, Yelp, online reviews....Sure, you can read what customers are saying about your business. How do you know if you are performing better that your competition?
Introducing ValueRank.com...A service that for $499 a month will analyze many factors, plug them in an algorithm, and assign a score 1 to 100. These are updated daily. Have multiple locations? You can track and dig into the data for each location.
If you have a retail based business (bank, credit union, restaurant, etc.) you should be monitoring this data.
Check out ValueRank here: http://www.valuerank.com
Introducing ValueRank.com...A service that for $499 a month will analyze many factors, plug them in an algorithm, and assign a score 1 to 100. These are updated daily. Have multiple locations? You can track and dig into the data for each location.
If you have a retail based business (bank, credit union, restaurant, etc.) you should be monitoring this data.
Check out ValueRank here: http://www.valuerank.com
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