Consultants play an important part in growing businesses by providing expertise and experience. But in order for consultants to really make an impact in the company, they need to feel like they are more than an outsider doing temporary work. Here are some tips for making consultants feel like part of the team.
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What exactly stands out in a candidate interview? Is it their style? Their flair? Or their ability to fit well into the company culture? Perhaps it’s all of these things – but for the person responsible for selecting the right candidate for the job, the interviewing radar must go far beyond detecting basic qualities of a candidate.
Looking for a new job can be an exciting and rewarding experience. The very thought of landing a new opportunity breeds optimism; most job seekers look forward to the fresh start a new role brings. But what if the job search doesn’t go as planned? What if days of job seeking quickly turn into weeks with no offers? What if weeks then lead to months of fruitless searching? For many job seekers, this is an all too common scenario that often leads to a sense of hopelessness. Consider the following tips for overcoming job hunt blues:
Laissez-faire managers follow a low-engagement philosophy under which experienced and creative employees tend to thrive. But if you aren’t creative or experienced, how can you survive in this kind of work environment? You learn to manage yourself.
When reviewing job postings, most candidates focus on the required skills listing as these identifiers truly make-or-break eligibility for a position. Therefore, before even beginning a job search, and definitely before applying, it is beneficial to review and research your personal skill set in conjunction with employment roles and positions that the current job market demands. By taking this initiative, a prospective candidate can be advantageous in obtaining a well-matched and well-paid position.
You probably give your employer your all, which means that you might put in 60-hour work weeks and could be pushing yourself on a daily basis. Although having a strong work ethic is certainly admirable, finding balance in the chaos is equally important. Luckily, these tips can help you stay sane while giving your company your all.
In 2012, popular job board and employment advice website, CareerBuilder.com, conducted a survey in an attempt to determine just how much a bad hire can cost an organization. Of the employers that responded to the survey, 69% said that their companies had been “adversely affected” by poor hiring decisions that very year. Nearly a quarter of respondents, meanwhile, claimed that their respective “bad hires” had cost their businesses more than $50,000.
Job seekers often spend a great deal of time perfecting their resumes. While there is no doubt that a professional resume is an essential component of the job search process, a well-crafted cover letter is equally important but often neglected. Cover letters can reflect a side of you that your resume simply can’t portray. For example, when executed well, a cover letter can demonstrate your work ethic and attention to detail. Regardless of how impressive your resume is, a poorly written- or non-existent- cover letter might be a deal breaker. Consider the following cover letter tips: