6 Signs You Need to Leave Your Job

Jan 13, 2017

We all must do things we don’t like in order to get where we want in life. Sometimes we put up with less than ideal circumstances to get our dream job. But how can you know if where you are won’t get you where you want to be? Isn’t the road to your dream job […]

3 Steps You Need to Take to Kick Start Your Job Search in 2017

Jan 10, 2017

As creatures of habit, we tend to think of new year’s resolutions when an old year comes to a close and a new year is on its way. While one of the most common goals for a new year is to lose weight, there are several other goals we all aspire to reach. And unlike […]

Leave Mediocre Talent Behind: How to Attract and Retain Top Talent

Jan 04, 2017

The hiring process can be not only difficult and tiring, but it is also expensive. Hiring an employee costs more than just paying their wages, and hiring talent can cost more than twice as much as paying a salary. When you hire mediocre talent, you’re more likely to experience turnover and have to go through […]

4 Guaranteed Ways to Lose Your Best Employees

Dec 21, 2016

Every company has top notch employees who are more productive or efficient in their jobs than others. These employees bring great value to the companies they work in, and end up making the customer and business happier in the long run. It can be a hassle making sure your employees are happy. Shouldn’t it be […]

Why You Need to Create a Personal Brand to Get Ahead in the Job Market

Dec 16, 2016

Who are you more likely to remember: someone who’s dressed like a department store mannequin, or someone who has chosen to wear bright plaid shorts with a maroon paisley button up shirt and a cowboy hat to top it off? Our bets are on the latter. Now, we’re not suggesting you dress like the example […]

Is Your Company Keeping Up With Rising Salaries?

Dec 08, 2016

Despite the federal minimum wage stagnating in many large cities, state minimum wage has increased to $15 an hour. But laws aren’t the only reason companies raise wages for their employees. With the rising cost of living, many companies realize they need to pay their employees more to help them make a living. Along with […]

8 Surefire Ways to Mess Up Your Job Interview

Nov 28, 2016

We all know what it’s like to feel nervous before a job interview. There’s nothing like realizing you have sweat stains right as you’re walking into the meeting and knowing you can’t do anything about it. Most interviewers are understanding when they see potential candidates with a case of the nerves. However, the best interviewees […]

3 Reasons Why Your Relationship with Your Recruiter Matters

Nov 21, 2016

Do you cringe when you think of working with a recruiter? Do you wish they could read your mind so you wouldn’t have to deal with constant games of phone tag in the hopes of getting a hold of them? You’re not alone. But contrary to popular belief, recruiters want to see you succeed. Before […]

And we’re back….

Jun 13, 2011

So it feels like it has been forever since we last posted here….and frankly that is not too far from the truth. Rather than try and explain why we have been neglectful, it is more my style to simply jump back on the (proverbial) horse and get to pontificating. So without further ado, let’s go… […]

What really matters

Jan 07, 2011

Take salary out of the equation and tell me what your ideal job would be.  This is harder than it sounds because so many people qualify a position initially based on how much they will make.  Try a different approach and think of the three most important factors that make a job the right fit […]

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