Interviewing can be overwhelming whether you’re a seasoned professional or not. Have you found yourself madly researching new techniques to ensure you’re on top of all the latest job interview trends? Relax, you can rely on some of the oldies but goodies. Tips like researching the company and interviewers, practicing commonly asked questions, and being prepared with examples of your work are all still important. But there are also some techniques that haven’t received as much air play in … [Read more...]
Hiring Remote Employees: What’s Different?
Hiring associates who work remotely is becoming more and more common. Many of our clients are choosing a remote workforce for certain positions. What’s different about the hiring process, and what’s the same? Same as it ever was. Much of the hiring process is exactly the same, no matter where your employee will be working. You want experienced, productive, and accomplished people working for your company. Those are requirements that don’t change! You’ll want to use a recruiter with … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Interview Mistakes Employers Make and How to Avoid Them
Interviews aren’t just about finding a candidate who fits the open position, they are also about marketing your company to the potential employee. Step Up Recruiting helps organizations find right-fit candidates who are eager to work for you, invested in their own longevity and success with your company, and will be a great match long-term! Part of making that successful connection is ensuring the interview process runs smoothly on both sides of the conference table! The Top 5 Interview … [Read more...]
10 Steps to Re-Start Your Career After Being Laid Off!
You’ve been laid off. Now what? Here are 10 steps to re-start your career: Take time to adjust. Plan a day or two to adjust to the news. Grieve, vent, or simply sleep in and take a brief break. Whether you expected this sudden swerve in your career or you were taken by surprise, you need time. Then, get ready to work to find work!Refresh your resume. Make sure that all your most current skills, titles, and certifications are on your resume. You may want to consult a professional to get … [Read more...]
Are You Prepared for Reorganization?
The rumors are flying. Your employer may be facing a restructuring that could result in layoffs, buyouts, or sudden shifts in job security and responsibilities. Are you prepared for reorganization? You’re not alone, most employees aren’t. What should you do, in order to be prepared to move quickly to protect your career, your job, and your income? Foundations. Lay the foundations for security, by simply being ready for change. Make sure your resume is up-to-date and reflects your true … [Read more...]
4 Reasons to Add Microlearning for Productivity and Corporate Culture
Training programs to educate employees on new standards, best practices, and to create or support a positive corporate culture are expensive. What if you could eliminate paying employees to sit in a classroom? What if your employees could use microlearning and simply incorporate the lessons into a few minutes a day throughout the work week? Productivity doesn’t stop, and improved performance goes into effect immediately! Microlearning has become the go-to way to learn new techniques, brush up … [Read more...]
Recognize and Treat Burnout to Improve Retention
Often, employees and managers fail to recognize burnout until the employee is on their way out the door. How can we learn to recognize burnout as it builds, and what can we do to help employees find meaning and motivation in their work again? Recognizing Burnout Burnout is the feeling of being overwhelmed at work and having no control over what’s causing the mild irritation or discontent. Left untreated, this mild irritation or discontent can grow into an issue that ultimately leads an … [Read more...]
Restart Your Career in 3 Steps, Without Starting Over
Interested in a career change, but reluctant to back to get a new degree or to an entry-level job? You may not have to! Plenty of people take a hard look at what they know how to do, and at where they want to be in their careers (or in new careers) by making the most of what they know and love. Here’s how to restart your career in 3 steps, without starting over. Create an inventory of your skills, experience, interests, talents, and passions. Don’t just rely on your own perception, reach … [Read more...]
3 Uses for Technology that Supports Positive Corporate Culture
A positive corporate culture improves morale, raises productivity, and increases longevity, which can be beneficial for the employees and the corporate balance sheet! One of the easiest and most cost-effective methods to support a positive culture and engage your associates is the use of technology. While it’s not a substitute for identifying, planning, and executing a positive change, technology can be a valuable supportive player in your culture shift…and it can be an ongoing part of … [Read more...]
When to Work it out at Work and When to Divorce Your Job
Bad marriages and bad jobs have a great deal in common. Most of us know when a relationship needs to end. How do you know when to work it out at work, and when to divorce your job? Here are some signs it’s time to go: There’s nowhere to grow. If your job doesn’t allow you to grow, develop, and be promoted, if there’s no remaining career path, you may have to leave in order to get ahead. Constant conflict. If there is conflict occasionally, but your boss and colleagues are serious about … [Read more...]
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