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Tips to Retain an Executive Talent

October 23
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Retaining top executives should be a priority for any organization. Not only is this beneficial when it comes to productivity, it is also better for the company’s coffers.According to the MIT Sloan Management Review article “Getting New Hires Up to Speed Quickly,” a Mellon Financial Corp. study found that companies end up spending more money whenever they take in new employees. This is because new hires are expected to have learning curves when it comes to accomplishing tasks, thereby affecting productivity and possibly leading to loss of income.According to an Industrial Distribution article, the National Association of Colleges and Employers says that when businesses recruit and hire a new person in a compan……Read More

Things to Do Before Hiring Your Company's First Employee

October 6
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Your hard work is finally paying off: after reaching milestone upon milestone in your small business, you feel like you are ready to grow and hire your first employee. This is a benchmark that should be celebrated! A successful small business will eventually grow, and you will have to hire someone else to help you run your expanding company. Hiring your first employee can be nerve wracking. You worry if you are doing things right, about finding the right person to hire, and about on-boarding someone new. These are all legitimate concerns for someone who spent hundreds of hours building a business. You want to make sure that each step you take brings you forward and does not set you back. If you’re not exactly sur……Read More

How to Evaluate your Job Offer

November 21
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Receiving a new job offer is extremely exciting, but it's very important that you don’t just jump into a decision. There are a range of issues that it's important to consider before saying yes or no.SalaryBefore even applying for jobs, you probably should have a desired salary range in mind, based upon industry, your experience and your job requirements. Do your research and consult people you know within the industry. Make sure that any job offer you get meets these expectations - you don’t want to sign up in the excitement and then come to terms with a low salary when it’s too late. Think about how the salary will impact your lifestyle and that of your family. A difference of just 5% can have a big impact! Will you be ……Read More

Tips for sharpening your skills during unemployment

November 7
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A period of unemployment doesn't have to be a slow time for your career development, in fact if the time is spent wisely, it can be hugely beneficial for your career. Unemployment gives you a great opportunity to examine your skillset, your potential job opportunities and your career goals. Whatever your field, there’s always opportunities to continue to work even without classic 9-5 employment. Here are some tips that will help you spend your unemployment improving yourself and your chances of finding the perfect career opportunity.Take up a volunteer positionWhile simple, this rather easy solution for the boredom of unemployment can be an incredible catalyst for future opportunities and growth. Whether you’……Read More

Top Job Markets By Industry in US

October 17
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It seems like right now is a great to be looking for a job. Steady growth seems to be a trend that's going to continue in many industries, and U.S. unemployment rates are down below 5%. Whether you're currently unemployed looking for a job, employed looking at your options or just coming out of school, now's the time to look at something new. The job categories that grew the most this year have been Community and Social Service, which grew 14.61% and Computer and Mathematics, which grew by 14.49%. These two grew by far the most, however next up with slightly smller, yet still impressive growth numbers are Health Care Practitioners and Technicians, which grew by 9.89%, and Construction and Extraction,……Read More