Things are going well! You’ve had a phone interview and an in-person interview with a potential employer and it feels like this might be a great match. But there’s one question left to be answered: Would the company’s values and culture be a good match...
It might feel and seem a little old-fashioned, but writing a thank you note after an interview can really make a big difference to your potential new boss. It’s a small gesture to show appreciation and respect and it also shows that you value people’s time...
It’s a tough part of being a manager: You’ve met some great people during the interview process but ultimately you will need to give at least one person the bad news that they won’t be joining your team. Yes, it’s just business, but it’s a delicate...
Social media, while a completely unheard of concept 20-25 years ago, is a staple of our personal and professional lives in 2022. It’s a great way to connect with people and share information, but it can be a tricky tool to perfect when it comes...
After searching for just the right job opportunity and sending out resumes for what might feel like forever, you’ve landed a big interview for a job that feels like it could be perfect. It’s an exciting time! But what do you wear? Before you go through your...
No one wants to be injured at work and everyone knows things happen — no one and nothing is perfect. But if worker injuries are a common occurrence within your establishment, it can hurt not just your employees, but your worker retention rates and your...
This might sound like one of those things parents say to their teenager, who will promptly roll their eyes because mom and dad are blowing things out of proportion, but it’s true: What you post on social media today, or in the past, can come...
A team that gets along is great. You want the people you hire and selected to work together to have a good camaraderie. But what’s even better is when each member brings characteristics that help build a strong, high-performing team, in which the whole is...
At some point during the interview process — or maybe when you’re applying for a job — you’ll be asked to provide a list of references, people to be called and asked to speak on your behalf. Whether you’re a newer member of the workforce...
Job searching can be a long, lonely and stressful process. It can feel like a never-ending journey with one dead end after another. But there are ways to make things better: Have you considered working with a job recruiter? Recruiters are paid by the companies they partner...