Ensure a proper reason for leaving their current job. This shouldn’t be simply about the money. The new position should offer something that their current job does not. Avoid low ball offers. Ask an expert, or research what a correct salary bump should look like. According to The Wall Street Journal, about 5.6% is a typical pay increase. Low ball offers are not only insulting, but gives a candidate a warning signal not to take an offer. Ensure that...
There are many reasons why one might have a gap on their resume. Although, that gap can potentially cause issues when one is applying at their next job. If you find yourself without employment and trying to explain resume gaps, check out these 4 solutions on how to handle it: Do charity work. Charity work is a great addition to a gap in a resume. Charities, even the top ones, are always looking for new volunteers. You can gain new job...
72% of people say respect for all employees at all levels is very important to them to be satisfied in their current position. Although, only 33% of people are currently happy at work according to SHRM. Below is the top 5 list for what makes happy employees: Treating employees with respect. Respect from leaders and peers can improve the employees' health and well being; greater enjoyment and satisfaction in their current position; as well as greater focus and prioritization of work. The last...
Here are 4 key ways to save money during your hiring process: Research and complete personality profiles. Personality profiles shouldn’t be the entire hiring decision, but can greatly increase the chance of someone being successful in a role. Finding the right person the first time saves money. $4,000 is the average costs that employers will pay to hire an employee according to the Society for Human Resource Management. Tap into referral networks before posting your job on the job boards. Many companies find...
Why it takes employers a record 27.5 days to fill a job It is officially a candidate’s job market again. Many employers who are looking to fill open positions are finding it much more challenging to hire, with offer turn downs and no-shows for interviews becoming very common. In fact, it now takes an average of 27.5 days to fill an open position, according to DHI Group/ Dice.com. This is higher than in the booming economy of 2007, where the average...
Experts estimate that 50 to 80% of all jobs are filled on the hidden job market. This means that the jobs were filled without a public job posting. There are many reasons why companies post jobs in this way. The reasons include: confidentiality, time to sort through applicants and privacy of the company’s contact information. Here are 3 ways to access this hidden job market: Research and watch- Research a list of 20 top dream employers. Next, utilize a service...
According to a recent study by CareerBuilder, 51% of employers found reasons not to hire an applicant after researching them on social media sites. Employers are using these sites as screening tools before the interview even begins. Here are a few job search tips to avoid the social media screen: Keep your social media posts clean. Employers who view negative comments on social media sites may think twice before moving forward with an interview. Companies look to hire candidates with positive...
