job skills Tag

28 Nov Low Productivity? 4 Common Reasons You Are Hurting Your Own Success

Posted at 07:00h in Productivity

Low productivity in the workplace is costing companies across the United States billions of dollars every year. In fact, employees who are not engaged in their work cost the United States up to $550 billion a year. As an employee, there are several things you...

31 Oct Time Management Tips All Employees Should Know

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Employers, Productivity

Statistics show that employees spend approximately five hours each week wasting time (doing nothing that is pertinent to their job). While there are many reasons why you may be unproductive and wasting time while at the office, many individuals simply have not developed proper time...

12 Sep 4 surprising reasons you should speak to a recruiter

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

Many people assume that the only time it is important to speak to a recruiter is when you show up in their office and ask for help finding a job. While this is indeed a big part of the work that a recruiter does, there are plenty of other services they can offer you and many other ways you can take advantage of their skills and expertise. Here are a few other reasons you should consider seeking the services of a recruiter.

05 Sep 4 must have computer skills for getting hired

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

Most people would likely agree that success in getting a job is very much driven by skills in technology and the ability to competently use a computer. Experts predict that by 2022, computer literacy will be non-negotiable in 90% of jobs. With the array of tasks that computers can be used to complete, it’s hard to be skilled in every area. And when it comes to getting a job, it’s hard to know where to focus your efforts towards computer competency and what skills should be a top priority. We know exactly what employers are looking for when it comes to computer proficiency:

29 Aug Continuing Education: How learning gives you a step up over your competition

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Job Seekers

If you want to get ahead in your job, you have to stay ahead in every way, especially when it comes to learning and developing your skills. With the fast-paced changes in industries thanks to the ability of businesses to connect on a global scale, you can’t afford to fall behind on the latest trends, information, and technology when it comes to your career. Consider these advantages to staying up to date in your field and pursuing the proper further education:

22 Aug The basic technology skills employers will assume you’ve mastered.

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

Experts predict that by 2024, there will be an increase of more than 12% in technology-focused job positions. The increase in jobs is great news for the high number of individuals who are looking for a job. It is of no use however if you haven’t mastered some essential technological skills to allow you to tackle the job successfully. Here is what employers will expect you have mastered.

08 Aug How a recruiter can help you land your dream job

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

If you are on the hunt for a new job, stuck in one that you don’t really like, chances are, part of what is holding you back is the fact that searching for a new job is not fun. It’s time-consuming, discouraging, and more often than not, leads to a few disheartening letdowns and rejections that you really weren’t expecting. What if we told you that you didn’t have to navigate it alone and that there was someone available to help you land your dream job? Introducing the recruitment firm. Not just for large corporate executives or first-time employees, there are many ways a recruiter can help you land a new job, no matter where you are in your career trajectory.

18 Jul How can you write a resume that will get noticed by a hiring manager?

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

Many of you will probably agree, that writing resumes is no fun. It’s time-consuming, and in many cases, seems like a futile effort when you just keep getting rejection emails or don’t get a call for the job. The good news though, is that with a bit of focus on your resume and how you craft it, you can start expecting to get more callbacks and actually get noticed and not just sent to the discard pile.

13 Jun 4 communication skills critical for getting hired in the workplace

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Job Seekers

The increasing amount of work performed online and the quick advancement of technology in the workplace means it is becoming simpler than ever to stay behind a screen. Interaction with your boss happens via email and instant message at the office, you text your co-workers and colleagues, and orders from clients come through your online ordering platform. Despite all of this, if you want to move up in your career, honing your professional communication skills is a critical step. Here’s what you need to focus on:

23 May Why managers need to cultivate strengths, not focus on weakness

Posted at 07:00h in Employers

You are likely all too familiar with the job interview question asking a prospective new-hire “what do you think your and weaknesses are?” Many candidates go into interviews with a ready-made answer for this question, knowing that it is typically one of the first questions asked. But, why are we so concerned about weaknesses? Shouldn’t we just be focusing on discovering what strengths they will bring to the company? When it comes to your hiring practices, here’s why you need to stop asking about weakness and start focusing on strengths.