August can be a curious time of the year … there’s a definite transition from the fleeting, lazy days of summer to the focused and hectic days of fall. Kids are going back to school, colleagues are back to answering emails on time and the focus turns toward the end of the year. We found inspiration for this perplexing August-feeling […]
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The Thrill of Summer Escapism
What is it about the summer months that makes you feel like you want to escape your life and experience something fabulous? Lucky for us all, escapism comes in many forms; whether you are traveling to an exotic, far-flung location or just escaping for an hour or two and becoming completely absorbed in a great book. Time to read is […]
Read moreIf Emily Post Covered Applicant Etiquette
We are all well-versed in social etiquette. A firm handshake, timely thank you notes, correct utensil placement at the dining room table – we’ve got these things down. But if you’re looking for a new professional opportunity, you may not be aware that an important code of etiquette exists in the job search world that will cast you in a […]
Read moreCandidates, Sharpen Your Pencils!
Today’s employers are using as many tools as are available to them to ensure that they hire the right person for their open position. And this includes assessments. Quick, easy and inexpensive to administer, assessments are used by companies to identify people with the traits and skills required for particular jobs. Research has shown that they are also extremely predictive, […]
Read moreCould Emotional Intelligence be the Key to Your Job Search?
When looking for a job, it’s easy to focus on the tangibles. Education? Check! Experience? Check! Killer resume and interview attire? Check and check! But are those things enough? Oftentimes, the thing that gets you hired is more intangible. When searching for the perfect hire, companies are looking for employees that are smart and capable, of course; but the elusive […]
Read moreAfraid Your Employees Are About to Jump Ship?
Good employees are the most valuable asset you have, right? So in this competitive job market, what are you doing to ensure your employees are satisfied and engaged enough not to jump ship? With the unemployment rate at such a low level, workers are more willing to change jobs for pay increases or better benefits or a better fit. These days, employees aren’t staying […]
Read moreAll You Need to Know About Job Searching in 2017
Are you … Searching for a job? Thinking about searching for a job? Open to a job change for the right opportunity? Well, it’s a great time for it. According to Glassdoor’s newest job trends report, there are roughly six million jobs to be filled right now, which is a record number. Companies are seeking top talent and it’s a candidate’s market. So if […]
Read moreWhen Hiring, What Would Warren Do?
Buffett, that is … Friends, the Dallas/Fort Worth economy continues to be strong. In January, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reported that DFW employment grew 2.7% in 2016—more than a percentage point faster than the state at 1.6% and the nation at 1.5%. DFW unemployment is a low 4.4%, which is below the national average. Great, right? Well, hold on. If […]
Read moreJob Search Resolutions for 2017
The new year conjures up personal resolutions that always seem to slip from one year to the next – read more, get in shape, eat healthy, go back to school, lose weight … the list goes on and on. And then there’s career resolutions as well. For many people, getting a raise or a promotion may be high on their list. […]
Read moreRecruiting Resolutions for 2017
The new year is here and with it comes a set of new business goals to achieve between now and December. Hiring new talent is most likely part of that plan. All signs are indicating 2017 will continue to be a candidate’s market because of the skills gap and low unemployment rate, and that means competition for great talent will […]
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