Are you the Right Leader for the Job?
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1y ago
A leader is defined as ‘the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country’. This can be interpreted in several ways, though we believe being a leader goes far beyond the surface. Research shows around 4 million Americans – or 2.6% of the workforce – quit their jobs in October 2022, and poor leadership is believed to be a contributing factor. In a time of uncertainty, people cling to those willing to pave the way to a brighter, more steadfast future. In this blog, we will dissect 6 key components of leadership that we believe to be amongst the most important in creating a posit ..read more
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How to Be a Top Employee
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1y ago
Regardless of what point you’re at in your career, there has likely been a time you struggled to stand out. There’s always that one employee (teacher’s pet) who envelops the attention, oftentimes scoring opportunities for themselves that you felt deserving of. Being noticed is certainly worth striving for, and plenty achievable for everyone! Fortunately, we are here to give you 5 tips to get to the top of your employers’ list and hopefully land that promotion you’ve been striving for. BE AN ACTIVE LISTENER From being trained on the job to capping off your 10th year, active listening is a skill ..read more
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Common Interview Questions & the Answers They’re Looking For
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1y ago
Interviewing for a new role can be nerve-racking, to say the least. It’s like going on a first date – trying to find a balance between saying the right things while simultaneously being yourself. It’s important to feel as prepared as possible to alleviate your angst and (hopefully) conclude the interview with a potential job offer. A great way to put your best foot forward is to have a general idea of the questions that could be asked and mindfully prepare your answer ahead of time. We’ve compiled a list of common interview questions, followed by appropriate answers to give yourself the best s ..read more
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Rest Now, Be Better Later
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1y ago
There was a time when New York was the ‘city that never sleeps’ – although, now it seems like we live in a world that never sleeps. The glorification of ‘the grind’ has caused people to aim for a state of perpetual motion, putting rest on the back burner. We often, forget to slow down and enjoy what we have while we have it. There are great benefits to slowing down which can lead us to a sense of satisfaction both in and outside of work. Slowing down is not to be confused with procrastination and should be dealt with maturely. There will be times in life when slowing down is not an option. It ..read more
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Interview Etiquette 101
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1y ago
It has come to our attention that interview etiquette has gone stale. If it wasn’t already obvious, a poor interview is a 1-way ticket to an impending job search (and likely a long one if you lack interview etiquette). Interviews are like snowflakes – no two are the same. However, there are dos and don’ts that apply to all interviews and if carefully followed, could bring you success. Like Marcus Luttrell once said, “You play like you practice and practice how you play.” A potential employer will not be inclined to believe you will perform differently in the workplace than you do in the interv ..read more
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Trust the Process
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1y ago
The idea of January can be so refreshing – a clean slate to pave the way toward a brighter future. People tend to think in a very “macro” way when referring to January, putting all of their eggs for the year into this small basket. Before you know it, it’s the 31st, you’ve promised yourself you’d kick it into gear the last 3 Monday’s and you ultimately wind-up feeling like you’ve already failed. That feeling will likely remain prevalent in February because, well, it’s February and the Spring is a better time to start anyway, right? We’re in a bad habit of only focusing on things that give us i ..read more
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Employee Retention – The Untold Story
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1y ago
Retention rate is a metric that refers to a company’s ability to “retain” consumers, or in this case, employees. The contrary being attrition rate, or as we more commonly know it, turnover rate. The attrition rate is the pace at which people leave a company whether by force or voluntarily. Prior to accepting a job offer, obtaining insight into these metrics could provide clarity on a number of qualities (or incompetence’s) that the company may possess. Allowing you to make a more educated decision to either accept or deny a role. This blog will uncover the untold story of a company’s retentio ..read more
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Is the Grass (Really) Greener?
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1y ago
Even the best routine can become monotonous, and there are only so many times you can sit with your cup of coffee on the same couch, watching the same show, before it loses its flare. Arguably the most common protest of working remotely is the seclusion it institutes, and employees are questioning whether their petition for remote work was worth dodging the bumper-to-bumper commute. If you’re feeling your routine has become stale and the perks of working remotely are slowly diminishing, you may need to switch things up. We’ve compiled a list of ways to enhance your routine, keeping you fulfil ..read more
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Blinded by the Dime
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1y ago
Searching for new employment with the sole purpose of a pay increase may not be the best move – here’s why: Analyze where you’re at right now in your career. Like Maya Angelou once said, “You can’t really know where you are going until you know where you have been.” What do you like and dislike about your current role? Aside from compensation, there are a number of variables that require honest consideration. Benefits package Commute time Schedule flexibilities Culture fit Stability Work-life Balance Success will be increasingly more likely to achieve if you are considering the total package ..read more
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Phone Screen 101
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1y ago
In many recruitment processes, employers narrow down the applicant pool before scheduling interviews by conducting phone screens. Not to be confused with a phone interview, phone screens occur after employers and hiring managers have reviewed resumes and cover letters. Typically, those who appear to be qualified for the position will be phone screened and potentially invited to schedule an interview thereafter. While it’s not an interview, it is a sign that you may be qualified for one or more available positions. What is a phone screen? A phone screen is a brief phone call for the recruiter t ..read more
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