Spark Employee Creativity With “New Idea Day”

Some companies call it “Innovation Day”, some call it “Hack Day”. It seems to have started out when companies like Yahoo!, Twitter and Facebook decided to set aside a day to let their employees work on anything they want, beyond the scope of their ongoing responsibilities and work functions. At first this applied primarily to engineers and information technology workers (hence the term “Hack Day”), but now the notion of a day set aside to deliberately think outside the box is catching on with all sorts of businesses.  Continue reading

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How do Today’s Salaries Stack Up Against Salaries 25 Years Ago?

1987 seems much farther back than 25 years ago, doesn’t it?

A quarter-century ago, Ronald Reagan was President of the United States. In Super Bowl XXI, the New York Giants beat the Denver Broncos, 39-20. The Minnesota Twins emerged victorious over the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1987 World Series. Continue reading

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Craft a Resume that Highlights Your Work Achievements

If you think it’s hard putting together a solid resume, imagine what it’s like for hiring managers who have to sift through dozens, if not hundreds, of these every day. When you think about what you’re up against, it makes sense to put together a work history that accurately displays your acheivements and makes it easy for recruiters to find what they’re looking for.  Continue reading

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Treat the Job Applicant Like a VIP

To recruiters, it may seem at times like you’re in the middle of a job-applicant assembly line. One candidate after another sends in a resume, comes in for an interview, asks the same questions, etc. It’s easy to forget that every job-seeker is actually a real person – someone you might seriously consider bringing into your organization.  Continue reading

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How to Answer the Question “Why Shouldn’t I Hire You?”

These days, job-seekers fortunate enough to snag an interview for a promising open position have to be ready for just about anything. Recruiters and hiring staff feel comfortable asking a wide range of questions, and they expect to get back positive and articulate answers. One question, though, comes up again and again, and it’s always perplexing for the person being interviewed:  Continue reading

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