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Posts Categorized: technology
Keeping the Human in HR
This is a guest post by Ira Wolfe, President of Success Performance Solutions. If you would like to learn more about how to balance using technology in the HR department with retaining the personal touch of Human Resources, join us on Thursday, October 24, at Noon CST for a Live Webinar with Ira… Read more »
Why Your IT Resume Is Just Too Tech-y
There is such a thing as having a resume that is improperly balanced. For example, if you are an IT professional, it is possible for your resume to be too tech-y. This means that you are using too many technical terms and are focusing too much on the tech work you have done in the… Read more »
How to Tell When You’re About to Lose Your IT Job
Losing a job can be one of the worst events in anyone’s career. It can cause both financial and emotional devastation and it can also result in long-term career harm. This is why it’s important that all working professionals have a sense of the signs when they may be fired from their job. In the… Read more »
5 Traits All Employees Need to Excel in the New Year
The world of work is changing and it is up to professionals to adapt their behavior and work habits to keep with current and future trend. Consider that, just a couple of years ago no one would ever think of bringing their mobile phones to their office in order to stay connected to their peers…. Read more »
What Will Your HR Department Be Facing in Q1 of 2016?
Now that 2015 is a thing of the past, many human resources professionals are looking forward to a positive and productive 2016. But, this year promises to be a doozy as HR folks continue to take on bigger roles within their organizations. No longer is HR viewed as just personnel. We have put on our… Read more »
Your Hiring Process is Scaring Candidates Off!
It’s very common for companies that are looking to hire for open jobs to not receive the best candidates. There could be various reasons for this, but a major cause is the overall hiring process. Candidates do not want to spend hours on end applying for a job at one company. They also don’t want… Read more »
The Real Reasons You’re Not Landing Interviews
You send off your brand-new cover letter and resume to hundreds of companies, get a few email confirmations, and then…nothing. This is something that many job seekers find highly frustrating. After all, you have the right skills, education, and work experience to qualify for most jobs, right? Hold on. There could be a few simple… Read more »
Text and Email Etiquette for Temps
How do you handle texting and using your mobile phone while on a temp job? As a temporary worker, you may be moving from assignment to assignment quite often, and the policies regarding text and email etiquette will vary from one company to another. These policies will be different at every stop you make, but… Read more »
How to Keep an Eye Out for Your Next Temp Job
Working temporary jobs can be a blessing for those who need real work experience. No matter your situation or career goals, finding a temporary job does not have to be difficult in the least bit. In fact, there are options out there for temporary workers to use. The idea is to keep a watchful eye… Read more »