The first 90 days in a new job generally set the tone for your employment. Three (to six) months is the standard “grace period” for new employees, and how you
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When your car is broken, you know you need a mechanic. If you’ve got a persistent cough, you call a doctor. But you might not be able to recognise the
Hiring new employees is expensive for a company. There’s the time and effort involved in attracting candidates, screening them, and conducting interviews. There’s staff time required to set the person
You may have heard that you need to “brand yourself” in order to be successful in your career. While “branding” (which is defined as “to make an indelible mark or
I work with many executives that either have a LinkedIn profile but don’t use it, or don’t have a profile at all. Their concerns range from a lack of time
Don’t get burned by getting fired. Your first job interview after being fired can be intimidating. You probably think you have no chance at getting the job. Who wants to
9 out of 10 hiring managers are looking at your social media profiles before making a hiring decision, according to Jobvite’s annual Social Recruiting Survey (2014). More than half of those
Making Sure You’ve Not Falling for Common Myths About Jobseeking You don’t have to conduct outrageous, attention-getting stunts (like sending a single shoe in a box to a hiring manager
What To Do When Your Job Search Isn’t Working First, figure out where you’re lost or stuck in your job search. Is your résumé getting interviews? Are you getting offers
When to Hire a Reference Checking Service If you’re getting interviews, but not offers, the problem isn’t your résumé — it’s probably your references. Give some thought to who you’re
What To Do After the Job Interview Before ending a job interview, be sure to ask about “next steps.” What happens next? When? Ask if it’s okay for you to
Things every jobseeker can do to be successful in a job search: Managing Your Personal Brand To help you figure out your personal brand, identify what you are already known
