• Need a Top-Notch Employee? Hire a Veteran

    Need a Top-Notch Employee? Hire a Veteran
    Chances are, your company is currently hiring to fill an open position -- perhaps even multiple positions. If not, the transitional nature of today's employment market means the odds are pretty good that you will be soon.Now, imagine if you could target a segment of candidates whose unique combination of aptitude and attitude pretty much guarantees that they'll to be valuable contributors to your workforce.The truth is, this is not just ...
  • How to Use Behavioral Interview Questions to Check References

    How to Use Behavioral Interview Questions to Check References
    Checking references is a waste of time -- usually.After all, who in their right mind would risk giving you the name of a reference that might say bad things about them? Naturally, candidates only offer references whom they believe will compliment their work, honesty, and reliability.Verification of employment dates and job titles can be obtained by contacting the human resources departments of previous employers – but don't expect HR to ...
  • 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Big Career Change

    5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Big Career Change
    Even the most confident women I know struggle with the decision to resign from their job and move on to something else. Lately, I've seen many women in my life jumping ship. They have looked deeply into what makes them happy and come face-to-face with the future staring back. The road they take isn't without some nerve-racking potholes: resigning from secure jobs, ditching stable clients, taking (gasp) less money, and quitting without having a new gig lined up. ...

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