Congratulations! You’re a manager now! It’s certainly very exciting, but probably also a bit nerve-wracking. More people can now see what you do, which means if you mess up, everyone knows—no pressure! But if you’re careful and prepared for the challenge ahead, then you’ll do just fine. Here’s how to succeed as a first-time manager…. Read more »
When you start a new job, you want to do everything right, including asking for feedback. You don’t want to seem needy, insecure or incompetent. But if you wait too long, you risk doing something incorrectly. But it’s important to establish open and honest lines of communication with your manager to ensure you’re on the… Read more »
We’ve all been there—you’re sitting in a job interview and you get a question that stumps you. Even if you do all your research beforehand, and practice and rehearse, you still might get a question from left field or something you just couldn’t have seen coming. An unpredictable interview question is inevitable, but there are… Read more »
It’s not easy to be a boss. You have to find that perfect balance of guiding, teaching and giving your employees the right amount of freedom to make their own mistakes. You want your employees to be prepared for any and all scenarios, but you also want them to be able to make their own… Read more »
We all make mistakes at work. It happens. And as long as they’re small and don’t happen too frequently, everyone forgives us and we get back to work. And hopefully, we learn a lesson from the mistake. But what do those mistakes say about us? Are we careless? Disorganized? If you want to try and… Read more »
Business leaders have a lot on their minds. They’re worried about office budgets, marketing strategies, net profits, personnel issues and much more. Juggling so many things makes it easy to forget about your beliefs and values. But whether recognized or not, every successful, effective leader does have a set of core values that dictate their… Read more »
So you didn’t get the job. It’s okay, take a minute. Your ego’s a little bruised and your hopes and dreams—at least for the moment—are crushed. Rejection is always disappointing, especially after you’ve crafted the perfect resume and nailed the interview. But even when you know that you were the perfect candidate and they lost… Read more »
More often than not, when people find out that I am in staffing and recruiting, one of the first questions they ask is about resumes. What do recruiters do with a resume when they see it? Is there a specific format that is better than another? How can a candidate stand out among their competition? … Read more »
There’s nothing wrong with working hard to impress your boss. It means you’re probably doing exactly what you need to be doing to fulfill your responsibilities and excel in your job, even pushing yourself to get ahead and take on new duties. It also helps you stand out when it comes time for performance reviews—your… Read more »
Your resume might be the most important document of your career. It’s the first piece of information prospective employers have on you, so you want it to have the right effect. Hiring managers should look at it and with a quick glance, be able to tell you’re a good match for their company and have… Read more »
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