Interviewing Mistakes You Should Avoid
Talking about your past job experiences can be challenging, especially if they weren’t all roses and unicorns. If you’re not careful, it can be easy to answer questions the wrong way and make an unfavorable impression. To keep this from happening, be sure to keep these tips in mind: Tip One: If you and your […]
Job Offer Negotiation: How to Land Your Dream Job
Job offers are exciting! But with all good things, taking your time to consider what’s at stake is critical. Job offer negotiations represent a crucial jump-off point for employees and help establish common ground and clear expectations. Feeling unsure how to approach these conversations? Here are three things to do before you enter a new […]
The Employee Appreciation Mindset
Let’s be honest—if there’s one thing these difficult times have taught us, it’s that life is too short to stay in places where our work goes unappreciated. Without a doubt, your employees have taken this lesson to heart, too. The new challenge in 2021 will be committing to a mindset that consistently demonstrates how much […]
Three Tips for Avoiding Team Burnout
UPDATED OCTOBER 2021 Like it or not, the pandemic has us all used to a new kind of work structure. Whether you’re managing a team or working on your own, the possibility of employee burnout remains real. Remote work from home, inconsistent interaction with colleagues and lack of in-person teambuilding opportunities are all causing a […]
Not Feeling the Love?
Real Talk About Why You Didn’t Get the Job Job Interviews: we’ve all experienced them. Some went well; others, not so much. Sure, there can be factors beyond your control—an internal candidate already identified, company puts the position on hold—but it’s important to reflect on what you can control, so you don’t make the same […]
Are You an Oak or a Willow?
Friends, To begin 2021, I have an important question for you: Are you more like an Oak? Or a Willow? Don’t worry, I’m not becoming delirious due to pandemic isolation. It’s a real question! You might first identify with a mighty Oak. But…. a Willow has a crucial advantage: Flexibility. Willows remain standing after the […]
Why We’re Thankful
We couldn’t have done it without you. For many reasons, 2020 will be a year we’ll never forget. When I reflect on it, I find many reasons to be thankful. First and foremost, our team and clients are healthy. This means more to me than anything. As many small businesses have had to close, I’m beyond […]
Job Hunt Mistakes to Avoid
Situation: you’re looking for work. Whether that’s full-time work or getting another client or contract, there’s a strategic approach to take to find a good fit. If you’re spending time looking and applying for positions, stay positive and always know your worth. We can help you avoid common mistakes and stay on the path to […]
3 Quick Interview Tips
Essentially all interviews are now virtual – and it means everyone’s approaching the interview process as job seekers in an entirely new way. What do we wear? How do we deal with a delay in headphones or speakers? Follow these virtual interviewing tips to help you stand out in the interview, as well as the […]
Hiring Talent Through Virtual Interviews
We’re experiencing an entirely new way of interviewing, hiring and onboarding. But as hiring managers there are still those key things we look for with candidates. Are they a good culture fit? Are they qualified? Do they align with our mission and values? Follow these simple tips for virtual interviewing – no matter what stage […]