Dec
16
2011
Pros and cons of the independent contractor
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Q. We are a small company and have been searching for the past year for a specialized engineer to round out our development team with no success. We are considering using an independent contractor to fill the gap until we find the perfect candidate. What are the pros and cons of going this route? A. I have a big red flag that you’ve had a position unfilled for over a year. Is this really a critical position to your organization? Do you have realistic requirements for this hire? Do you have a compelling opportunity to offer the specialized Engineer? Do
Sep
12
2011
How to make the transition from longtime employer to a new role
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Q: What is the best approach to transitioning from your current position with a long-term employer to a new company with the least amount of drama? ••• A: 1. Do not give notice to your current employer until you have received an authorized formal offer from the new company, cleared a background check and drug screening (if applicable). Both parties must agree to all terms. Have you received all applicable documentation pertaining to the offer? Mutually agreed upon job description which outlines the expected job duties and responsibilities, terms of the sign on bonus and relocation package (if applicable), detailed
Jun
27
2011
Want that promotion? Seek a mentor. Ask yourself some questions about how and why you want to advance.
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No matter how much we grow or change, one aspect of our being remains the same. We all still look to those who have come before us to serve as good examples. As young professionals, we seek out mentors. But, as with everything in life, we need to make good decisions and choices in selecting the people we want to emulate. A good mentor can make a world of difference in how we succeed and progress in our careers.
May
07
2011
What’s your work force strategy? Too few companies are thinking about right skills, people.
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Most businesses have no talent plans at all, and will be impacted greatly by retirements, downsizing and other external and internal factors. One of the most difficult aspects of workforce planning is predicting future skills needed, which is the art of strategic workforce planning. There is a great opportunity for organizations to do workforce planning right and for it to make a vital difference in the present and future success of the organization.
Feb
21
2011
You lost a key employee, now what?
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The most important thing to understand is that recruiting is a detailed process with many layers. Successful recruiters are professional networkers who are able to locate people who might not otherwise be looking for new opportunities. To be truly effective requires selling your company’s mission, vision and values, articulate the position responsibilities and a compelling reason why someone should consider your opportunity vs. their current role or other positions.
Dec
20
2010
Yes, there were hiring successes in 2010 and there are more to come
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Companies are the people, not just their products and services. People hire people. It is your responsibility to tend to the garden and nurture your relationships, not only when you’re in job search mode but on a consistent basis.
Nov
24
2010
What to do when you find out you do the recruiting
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Too many companies post and pray and then complain about the lack of viable candidates. Recruiting is a process not a transaction.
Oct
18
2010
Turn that promotion setback into an opportunity to grow
Jennifer Uncategorized 0
No matter how much we grow or change, one aspect of our being remains the same. We all still look to those who have come before us to serve as good examples. As young professionals, we seek out mentors. But, as with everything in life, we need to make good decisions and choices in selecting the people we want to emulate.
Sep
01
2010
Getting prepared for that first interview in 10 years. There’s no excuse for going to any interview cold.
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Remember: This is your opportunity to sell yourself. You are the product and the service. The employer has a problem, and you as the candidate could be the solution.
Aug
02
2010
Advertising a job and not getting the response you want? The people you want likely aren’t looking; but you can find them
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Advertising a job and not getting the response you want? The people you want likely aren’t looking; but you can find them.
May
17
2010
Your project canceled? Buck up and get ready for the next one.
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Adopt a flexible attitude, and think of yourself as a consultant. Take off your dedicated full-time hat and put on your consultant’s hat. Start thinking like a consultant who has been hired because of your knowledge, skills and abilities for a specific project, and always do your best. Experienced consultants know that when the project is complete they will be asked to work on additional projects because they’ve proven themselves.
Apr
12
2010
Do you have an effective pitch about you? And is your network working?
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Developing a network takes time and does not transpire overnight. Network development is a lot like planting a garden. What is the goal, to plant flowers, grow vegetable or both? Every great gardener knows that gardens are seasonal; one must take the time to prepare and enrich the soil, plant the appropriate seeds, provide the right amount of sunshine and water and insecticide to keep out the pests in order to have a thriving garden.