At the end of every job interview, the interviewer will ask you whether you have any questions. This is a great opportunity to show you’re intelligent, informed, engaged and interested. Ask at least two questions to demonstrate you’ve done some research and thoughtful contemplation. In fact, not asking any questions is a red flag to… Read more »
Social media can be a powerful tool in today’s job market. Potential employers use it to learn more about you—your personality and interests. If you use it as a way to showcase your career and accomplishments, it can be very effective in helping you get hired. Misuse of social media, on the other hand, can… Read more »
Skype interviews are increasingly common as they’re quick, cost-effective ways to screen potential employees who live far away or who are pressed for time. Sometimes it’s difficult to coordinate schedules between an employer and a candidate, and a skype interview is a great way to accommodate that. For the candidate, however, these interviews can be… Read more »
Trust is essential when building a healthy and productive work environment. Whether you’re leading an entire department or work hand-in-hand with a just a few coworkers, it’s important to build trusting relationships. Here are several tips to help build trust with both your coworkers and your superiors: Be honest and share information completely. Be straightforward and… Read more »
As managers, we intuitively know that giving and getting honest feedback is essential to grow and develop, and to build successful organizations. So why is it that many of us put off giving feedback to our employees? Maybe it’s because there are so many ways to mess it up. Here are some common feedback mistakes:… Read more »
Certain people always have great jobs. They always seem to land the promotion. And they always seem to be successful with everything they touch. Is this just luck or a coincidence? Nope! These people don’t wait for things to happen, they make their own luck. So what can you do to ensure you’re successful? You… Read more »