Archive for January, 2012
Employment outlook good, but slow for 2012
Since the economic collapse that shook the U.S. and world markets in 2008, unemployment has been one of the most divisive issues in economic news.
Tips for conducting a successful and informative employee review – part II
After your new entry-level employees have been on the job for a month or two, scheduling a performance review can be a great way to provide constructive feedback and highlight areas of success.
Tips for conducting a successful and informative employee review – part I
For many HR professionals, hiring the best and brightest college graduates for entry-level positions is only half the battle.
Using Career Search Engines- Quick Tip
Whether you’re quickly approaching graduation or are recently out of college, the internet is an excellent tool for finding job listings and submitting an application. Career search engines allow you to browse hundreds of listings simultaneously while specifying entry-level positions, desired salary range, location, career field and many other important factors. However, with so many [...]
Feeling Stress? Take A Break!
If you’re currently in the market for an entry level position, you know how difficult the search process can be. It can take months before you start hearing back from potential employers, and then even longer before you secure your first interview. Even worse, you might hear about college friends who found a job right [...]
Got a Job!! Tips for your first day of work
As a recent college graduate, you probably know that the U.S. is currently experiencing one of the most difficult and competitive job markets in its history. With thousands upon thousands of people looking for entry-level positions, finally securing one is an accomplishment in and of itself. You’ve now managed to join the rank of employed [...]
Common, yet vital interview questions to expect
Between preparing a resume, cover letter, portfolio, academic transcript and professional recommendations, there are many necessary steps that go into landing a job interview. Once you’re in the interview, you’ll likely be asked to detail your skills and relevant work experience. However, during many interviews, you’ll also encounter several common, yet vital interview questions that [...]
Tips for hiring the best college graduates
Today’s job market is constantly evolving to accommodate new technology, new industries and new workers.
Two Important Job Searching Tips Before Applying
If you’ve recently graduated from college and are preparing to search for your first entry-level position, then you likely know the importance of producing a strong cover letter, resume, educational transcript, professional and character references and portfolio pieces. However, you might not be aware of lesser-known but important preparations you should make before even [...]
