How to Finish Strong in a Job Interview
Making a good first impression during a job interview is crucial. But leaving a good last impression may be just as important. Your final words and actions during an interview could be what the employer remembers most about you. “I like to say that a last impression is a lasting impression,” career coach Chrissy Scivicque […]
4 Soft Skills that Can Increase Your Success in the Light Industrial Field
In a job interview, you expect to explain your work experience and the skills you’ve developed, many of which you probably learned on the job. But what about non-technical skills? Certain character traits, like attention to detail or the ability to communicate well, are hard to teach. Yet employers prize these “soft skills” because they […]
How to Boost Employee Engagement and Increase Staff Loyalty
Whether you call it the Great Resignation or the Great Reshuffle, employees continue to leave jobs in record numbers. As recently as September 2022, close to 4.1 million workers quit their jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Whether or not they are happy with the change is questionable. A recent study found […]
How to Decide if Going Back to Your Old Job is a Good Idea
During the Great Resignation, many workers switched positions. Now, it seems a lot of them have the new job blues. You may be among regretful work shifters who are considering trying to get your old job back. But even if returning to your old job is possible, is it wise? Should You Go Back to […]
Consider Total Compensation When Evaluating a Job Offer
When it comes time to consider a job offer, how important is salary vs. total compensation? According to the 2022 Job Seeker Nation Report by Employ (formerly Jobvite), only 37% of workers are satisfied with their pay. Further, 38% said they left a job over the previous 12 months due to compensation. Pay wasn’t the […]
5 Good Reasons to Hire an Inexperienced Worker
Recruiters face many difficult hiring decisions. For instance, what happens when you need to choose between two great candidates? One has lots of experience, the other has great soft skills but no experience in your field. Do you hire a high-salary experienced worker? Or do you take a chance on an inexperienced candidate whose salary […]