Interview Tips: Mastering a video interview
With the price of airline tickets skyrocketing, many companies are choosing to utilize video conferencing and Skype to interview potential new hires. There are many pro’s to this method but there are also just as many pitfalls to avoid. A few things to keep in mind: Make sure the lighting is good in the room … Continue reading
Personality and Culture in the Workplace
I often tell my clients that one of the key things we focus on besides just skills and experience is finding the candidates who will mesh well with the rest of the team. Studies have shown that chemistry accounts for more than 60% of the hiring decision. On the flip side, as a candidate looking … Continue reading
Etiquette For a New Age: Be Where You Are
Smart phones have enhanced our lives in many ways but with these new tools we are left to our own common sense to use them appropriately. The granddaughters of Emily Post have written a new and updated version of Emily’s timeless book: Emily Post’s Etiquette, Manners for a New World. In it, they address etiquette … Continue reading
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