Posts Tagged ‘human resources’
Breaking Into HR: 5 Ways To Make a Successful Career Change
by Guest Author, Miles Oliver It doesn’t matter whether you’re changing careers because you want to pursue a passion, explore new opportunities, or simply need a change of pace — shifting from one profession to another is never an easy task. And with today’s highly competitive job market, breaking into a new field can be…
Read MoreThese are the 14 most in-demand job categories right now
by Guest Author, Michael Grothaus Despite rising inflation and weakness in the economy, the U.S. jobs market remains strong. As CNBC reports, the unemployment rate in July was down to just 3.5%—the lowest level since 1969. Average hourly wage growth was also up 5.2% year over year. In short, employers are hiring and the market for…
Read MoreAvoiding a bad boss – and joining the right team
by Guest Author, Rachel Loock When interviewing for a new job, remember that you’re assessing the company and the team you’ll be working with as much as they’re interviewing you. Start by researching the company and key players through their website, LinkedIn, online news articles and databases. But while online sources can be helpful, the…
Read MoreThree Surprising Places and Ways People Have Blown an Interview
Hopefully you have never blown an interview as bad as some of these people. Occasionally, HR reps spill their guts and share some of their weirder experiences with job candidates. You might be surprised by these three surprising places and ways people have blown an interview – and how you might inadvertently do something similar.…
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