Have you received feedback that indicates you need to switch things up?   If your backers, partners, employees, or customers have suggestions on what your business needs to do differently, consider these recommendations. No, you don’t have to blindly follow any piece of advice that comes your way. But if a particular recommendation keeps coming up, it might be worth entertaining.  Is your team’s performance satisfactory? Or have you recently hit a plateau?   Sometimes, a lack […]

Publié le 16 September 2024 Par Fabian Sandoval Make sure you stand out to the hiring manager for the right reasons by avoiding 5 devastating job interview mistakes you don’t know you’re making. Data shows that out of every 250 resumes submitted for a job opening, only about 6 candidates make it to the interview stage.  Securing a job interview is a significant achievement. It means you’ve

Publié le 13 September 2024 Par Matt Dodge Reaching company objectives is much simpler when you understand how to involve your team in goal setting and achievement. Engaging your team in goal setting plays an important role in fostering a productive and motivated work environment. When team members are involved in shaping the objectives, they develop a stronger sense of connection and commitment to the goals. Discuss

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Publié le 11 September 2024 Par Matt Dodge Building professional connections that will last well into your career by networking during your internship. Many interns successfully transition into full-time roles with their host companies. This makes networking during your internship a good foundation for a successful career. Internships not only provide valuable hands-on experience but also help build a professional network that can greatly influence your future

Enhanced creativity thanks to more flexible thinking Improved ability to capitalize on unpredictable opportunities Sustained motivation due to reduced stress and a more adaptable mindset Changing plans can help you negotiate career changes, too. For example, if you think you want to climb the ladder internally at your place of work, but discover that another firm is offering higher pay and better benefits, you may want to put your existing plan on hold and consider

Publié le 9 September 2024 Par Erika Rykun Understanding how to find the right fit for your work placement is simple with an internship search guide. You know the feeling. Fresh out of college or looking for a career change, you’re staring at job listings, thinking, “Where do I fit?”  Internships often hold the key to that answer. They give you hands-on experience, start to build a

Highlight the need for training in new processes or with new systems.  Focus on employees who have leadership potential. Identify poorly performing employees.  Identify employees who may be more suited to other roles.  It’s not just a case of identifying areas of good or bad performance. You need to be able to identify the WHY and make any changes that will improve results.  2. Track hiring metrics Your recruitment policies may vary across the financial

Research the most commonly asked interview questions for the job title being hired for and learn how to answer them. Remind yourself of the skills and attributes the employer cares most about, and tailor your answers. For example, if you’re applying for a customer service position, your answers should focus on key customer service attributes (communication skills, friendly demeanor, problem-solving, etc.). Nearly every interview ends with an opportunity for the interviewee to ask their questions.