By Monica Torres – Huffpost A phone screen is the first step of the interview process, at which point a recruiter or a human resources professional calls a job candidate to gauge their interest and weed out candidates who wouldn’t be a good fit. “They are trying to determine if you hold those minimum qualifications,… read more
By Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic and Becky Frankiewicz – Fast Company Values are the core beliefs that guide people’s behaviors and interpretations of the world. We see the world through the prism of our own values, which function as an inner compass and help us determine what is right and wrong, especially in the absence of an external moral… read more
By Johnny C.Taylor Jr. – USA Today Question: My company has announced that we will all be working remotely permanently. I’m concerned that not having the usual office interactions will hurt my chances of getting promoted and being recognized in the company. How do I make sure people recognize my hard work? – Anonymous Johnny… read more
By J.T. O’Donnell – CNBC MakeIt When you’ve gone through an extensive job interview and don’t hear back from the recruiter or hiring manager after several follow-up emails, you’ve been “ghosted.” It’s easy to lose hope and confidence when this happens. For many job seekers, the experience is so frustrating that they tend to make things worse by… read more
– Stevie Nicks is the Digital Editor at Just Another Magazine – a website that covers the topics many care about. One will find articles about lifestyle, travel, fashion, trends and relationships – each of which is written in their unique style. Hiring processes are complicated and ever-changing. In normal times, it can be difficult… read more
By Art Markham – Fast Company There are many factors that influence your happiness with a new job. Obvious factors include your enjoyment of the job responsibilities and your appreciation of the organization’s mission. It also helps if you have at least a few colleagues that you like. Another key factor, though, is the compatibility… read more
– by Ainsley Lawrence Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Many businesses have let employees work remotely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic — and… read more
By Elizabeth Grace Saunders – Harvard Business Review Almost anyone can muster enough gumption for a short burst of high-energy effort. Maybe it’s making a shining impression your first few weeks on a job, hitting the gym with fervor at the start of January, or spending a weekend on a remodeling project exhibiting all the… read more
By Avery Blank – Forbes Managing people can be the most difficult part of the job. A great manager knows how to get the most out of their people, whether they are direct reports or consultants. Namely, a great manager knows how to treat their employees in such a way that makes the employees want… read more
By Greg Satell & Cathy Windschitl – Harvard Business Review Managers will face unprecedented challenges over the next decade. Not surprisingly, many leaders will choose to focus on the strategic aspects of change. Just as important, however, is driving a skills-based transformation that can create teams diverse enough to be vibrant and innovative, while remaining inclusive and… read more