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Preparing For A Phone Interview? Four Tips To Keep Top Of Mind

You made it past the initial resume screening and are scheduled for a phone interview. It’s easy to overlook this step in the process, but remember, if you don’t do well here, the chances of getting to the next step in the hiring process are next to nil. The person conducting the interview is either going to put… Read More Preparing For A Phone Interview? Four Tips To Keep Top Of Mind

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5 CRITICAL INTERVIEW TIPS

Professional introduction Every interviewer asks for an introduction. A candidate should be prepared with the best 4-5 liner summary starting with his present position and job role. You should give a very crisp summary of past roles, but don’t discount your education degrees and achievements in those roles. Personal interests All interviewers ask for personal details as well.… Read More 5 CRITICAL INTERVIEW TIPS

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5 BODY LANGUAGE DISASTERS JOB SEEKERS MAKE DURING AN INTERVIEW

Not making eye contact Failing to make eye contact was the body language mistake interviewers were most likely to say they hated. Sixty-seven percent of people surveyed said they didn’t like it when candidates kept their eyes cast down. While you don’t want to get into a creepy staring contest with your interviewer, looking at them while listening… Read More 5 BODY LANGUAGE DISASTERS JOB SEEKERS MAKE DURING AN INTERVIEW

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The Two-Minute Resume Review: Where Skills Meet Results

Many of us who have chosen to navigate the constantly variable — and often unpredictable — waters of human resources are familiar with the common components of the resume. Most applications ask for them, many demand them. With all of the resources available for candidates to search and reference for resume preparation, there is really no excuse for… Read More The Two-Minute Resume Review: Where Skills Meet Results

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The Difference Between Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  Knowledge, skills, and abilities (aka KSAs) are three different things. And it’s important to know the difference – even though the difference can be subtle. Knowledge is the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject. For example, an employee might have knowledge of the ADDIE model used in instructional design. This doesn’t mean the employee… Read More The Difference Between Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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10 Creative Recruiting Strategies To Hire Great People

In this job market, you’ll have to do things differently if you want to avoid sifting through a huge stack of poor-fit resumes — or if you want to reach your dream candidates who already have a job elsewhere. That’s why many companies are embracing creative recruiting. From adding interactive group interviews to the recruiting process… Read More 10 Creative Recruiting Strategies To Hire Great People

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5 WAYS TALENT ACQUISITION IS DIFFERENT FROM RECRUITMENT

The terms “recruitment” and “talent acquisition” are often used interchangeably and thought to mean the same thing — a lexicon used to describe the multitude of processes involved in the finding and hiring of candidates. Yet, recruitment and talent acquisition are not the same thing. Understanding the differences between them and adapting your hiring process… Read More 5 WAYS TALENT ACQUISITION IS DIFFERENT FROM RECRUITMENT