by Karen Alphonse | Jul 13, 2021 | Advice, Recruiters
You know the preparation lists that we have all seen. They urge candidates to be able to speak about their successes and failures, how they manage, how they have encouraged diversity, what they have done to ensure profitability or to secure long-term financial...
by Karen Alphonse | Jun 10, 2021 | Advice, Featured, Recruiters
A successful biography interview helps everyone understand better how a candidate thinks, prioritizes and delivers results – based upon his/her earliest attempts to make sense of life. Many candidates have learned how to prep for difficult questions probing their...
by Karen Alphonse | May 11, 2021 | Advice, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, Featured, Management, Recruiters
Effective Diversity Planning Many organizations now realize how critical diversity is to high performance. The data compel us to adopt more inclusive hiring strategies. However, the realization that it is beneficial does not mean that it will become a reality...
by Karen Alphonse | Apr 12, 2021 | Advice, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, Featured, Recruiters
Play to win. When it comes to diversity, winners take all. Organizations that manage diversity well will reap many benefits: increased productivity, employee satisfaction, and creativity. Their messaging and brands will resonate with best practices. Typically,...
by Karen Alphonse | Feb 4, 2021 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Question: Why do you need to write a cover letter to get the non-profit Dream Job I saw advertised? Can’t the new employer get all of the information needed from LinkedIn and the Internet? You are correct. Today, we have access to much more information about...
by F. Jay Hall | Jan 4, 2021 | Job Seekers
The Different Types of CV When it comes to planning your CV the format seems simple enough, some personal information, a little bit about your work history, a couple of references and then your CV is done. Putting together a well-planned CV however takes more thought;...
by Cameron Kobes | Oct 9, 2020 | Advice, Job Seekers
Repackaging Resume Gaps Anybody who creates a resume should highlight their strengths and abilities in a truthful way. A gap in the timeline will weaken any resume. Questions will arise if a potential employer notes that an applicant has been unemployed for several...
by Kate Fierke | Aug 6, 2020 | Job Seekers
So, you are finding yourself either in an unhappy environment, have accepted a ‘buy out’, or maybe like so many, find yourself collecting unemployment? Colleagues and friends often ask me about how to improve and enhance a job search. In the past, you may have simply...
by Karen Alphonse | Jul 7, 2020 | Advice, Job Seekers, Management
The world as we knew it has shifted. Certainly, and surely. Our organizations may expand, but it more likely that they will contract. Likewise, our internal staff may expand, but it is probably the case that it may have to contract. After...
by Karen Alphonse | May 4, 2020 | Advice, Job Seekers, Management
For professionals involved in job searches, one of the first priorities is making a good impression. We want our potential employers, whether in the private or the public sectors, to form a positive opinion and conclude that we have the qualities needed for their...
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