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Job Seekers

12 Job Interview Questions You Should Ask Every Employer

“Do you have any questions for me?” It’s one simple question that often throws interviewees for a loop. It can feel intimidating when this question comes your way. However, it presents a great opportunity to learn more about the company and its role. We’ve outlined 12 job interview questions for you to ask throughout each stage of the interview process.

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Employers

5 Ways To Create an Employee Focused Culture and Reduce Turnover

Nearly 52% of new hires who have been at their job for three months or less are looking to leave. The figure jumps to nearly 60% for employees in the 3-6 month phase. These numbers underscore the importance of creating an employee-focused culture. Here are five ways to maximize employee engagement and reduce turnover! Tip #1 – Create Loyalty Incentives

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Job Seekers

Is a Newly Created Position Right for You?

Newly created positions can present a challenge to job seekers because the role has no track record or history. Many times, there’s no way to know how the position will evolve or how it will really fit into the company’s mission. With that said, a newly created role can also be incredibly advantageous to the trajectory of your career. Types

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Job Seekers

What Sectors Are Hot Right Now?

While many factors have impacted the workforce in recent years, there’s one key aspect that will continue to drive change in the job market: Career paths are no longer linear. The world of work is ripe with new opportunities that may never have piqued your interest before. It’s an excellent time to consider exploring a new sector. And, to help

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Job Seekers

7 Potential Reasons You’re Not Getting Hired – And What To Do About It!

Job searching can be a humbling experience. Even the most skilled and accomplished candidates are sometimes eliminated or met with radio silence. However, with the right job search strategy, you can avoid falling into an endless pattern of submitting applications. Here are a few potential reasons you’re not getting hired, along with our best advice on how to break the

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Job Seekers

How To Use Reverse Goal Setting To Move Forward in Your Career

Whether you’re kicking off a new career or trying to score a promotion: Learning how to set goals will have a profound impact on the trajectory of your career. Setting goals will help keep you motivated, focused, and challenged. However, you’ll need a step-by-step plan to achieve your career goals and measure progress along the way. Reverse goal setting is

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Employers

What’s the Real Difference Between Onboarding and Orientation?

You may be asking: What’s the difference between onboarding and orientation? While the terms “employee orientation” and “employee onboarding” are often used interchangeably, there are some important distinctions to be made between the two. In fact, both initiatives are critical in creating a positive candidate experience with a new hire. Here’s the difference between the two and why it’s important

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Job Seekers

How to Request Job Performance Feedback

It can feel uncomfortable to request feedback on your job performance – even if you’re confident that you’re doing well. However, it’s one of the most important steps you can take to grow in your role and thrive in your career. Especially if your employer doesn’t have a formal review process in place, the key is to take charge and

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Job Seekers

2 Easy Ways to Access the Hidden Job Market

It’s easy to fall into the trap of scouring job boards with the hopes of finding your next ideal career opportunity. The process of endlessly combing through job listings can be daunting, time-consuming, and discouraging. Even if you apply for a role that excites you, the odds of being seriously considered for the position are statistically low. In fact, the

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Employers

How To Optimize Your Job Interview Process

Today’s labor pool is teeming with talent; however, the best candidates are often evaluating multiple job opportunities at the same time. The last thing you want is to lose a qualified candidate’s interest after all the time and effort you’ve invested into attracting and engaging them. To remain competitive, it’s critical to reduce candidate churn and quickly convert top talent

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