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Setting and Accomplishing Goals – It is Easy as Pie!
The beginning of February is already here. Many people made New Year’s resolutions which have already gone by the wayside. We have talked a lot over the last couple of months about setting goals for 2019. What goals have you accomplished during the first month of the year? Are you already behind on those goals
Business Etiquette – Time to Rethink the Compensation Question
I'm going to share a little secret. I don't particularly enjoy discussing compensation. There. I said it. I'm a veteran recruiter, talking to candidates and hiring managers all day, every day, about job opportunities and compensation requirements.
Don’t Settle for Unhappy at Work
Years ago as I was still learning this business, I was lucky enough to meet one of the most genuine and kind candidates I’ve ever worked with. The problem for her was that she was miserable in her job. It was taking a toll on her relationships, family, and health.
New Year’s Resolutions – NOT!
This time of year, many people make New Year's resolutions, and there are a ton of articles written about that. I'm NOT going to write about New Year's resolutions! Instead, I prefer to see what I accomplished in the past 12 months and determine what I'm going to do in the next year. It's more
Here’s Your List…Check it Twice!
There are a lot of moving parts when looking for employment. Here is a list of basics to keep in mind as you search. Following these simple suggestions could help keep you on any hiring manager’s nice list this holiday season.
‘Tis the Season…Tips for Preventing Stress during the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us and it is certainly one of my favorite times of the year. I love seeing the process of our neighborhood transform from the dull brown of late fall to a wintery wonderland with colorful lights and decorations.
What are Four Soft Skills that Employers Want?
According to Linkedin, 57 percent of the business leaders surveyed said they believe soft skills are most important. Skills and education can be obtained but translating these into influence and results requires more. The most sought after soft skills in 2018 are leadership, communication, collaboration, and time management.
What Does Your Interview Process Look Like?
In this extremely tight labor market you can increase the probability of acquiring top talent and elevating your brand by tweaking a few things.
Running and Recruiting Parallels
The number 13 is following me. I celebrated 13 years with Aureus Group back in August, and as of Friday, October 26th, I have been in this crazy recruiting industry for 4,822 days! In so many ways, I feel like I've grown up here. Aureus Group really took a chance on me. I had ZERO
I Never Believed in Ghosts….Until I Started Recruiting
Ghosted, by definition, is to end a relationship (personal or professional) with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication. My colleague, Monya, kicked off this blog series last week with her blog, Facing the Ghosts in Hiring, so I wanted to finish it off with my personal experiences and things I have