The Most Important Soft Skills Employers Look for When Hiring
Many job searchers believe that when hiring candidates, employers focus on hard skills (also known as technical and functional skills), thinking them to be the key factor in how quickly a new employee can
3 Types of Horrible Bosses and How to Deal with Each One
Steve Carrell’s portrayal of Michael Scott in The Office may be a caricature of the bumbling boss, but for people who have had the misfortune of working under horrible bosses, the character’s leadership mistakes
7 Ways Not to Screw Up the First 10 Minutes of Your Job Interview
Many employment agencies know that the first 10 minutes of a job interview are when you have the best chance of making a great first impression with the hiring manager. Below are seven ways
4 Telltale Signs of Overworked Managers
In many ways, being a manager is a lot more stressful than being a regular employee. Sure, you get a pay increase, but the hours are often longer, not to mention your responsibilities are
How to Proofread Your Resume and Spot Common Mistakes
Proofreading your resume make all the difference when applying for a job. When a company announces an open position, depending on the role, its hiring managers can expect to receive dozens of applications. Obviously,
Is There a Right Way to Accept a Job Offer?
After a grueling job search and interview process, you’ve finally received the call you’ve been waiting for! The hiring manager likes your skills and experience and feels that you’re an ideal fit into the
5 Tricks for Quick Thinking on the Job
Have you ever seen a coworker caught unaware in a certain impromptu situation, failing to act quickly or smoothly? As much as you don’t want to be that guy, being able to react spontaneously to
6 Ways to Encourage Your Best Employees to Take On Leadership Roles in Your Company
Any organization requires a good leader to guide employees. And so, these companies will usually list “leadership experience” as a requirement when working with employment agencies to look for people who can fill management and
How to Deal with Bullying at Your Job
You’d think that workplaces, being staffed exclusively by adults, would be bully-free zones. But a 2014 survey commissioned by CareerBuilder and conducted by Harris Poll found otherwise, showing that as much as 28 percent —
5 Simple Steps for Building a Great Reputation at Work
As the new person in the office, you naturally want to impress people and make them see you in a good light. Many employment agencies know that establishing a good reputation can go a long
Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be in 2017!
It’s often said that people quit their bosses, not their jobs — such is the role that leaders play within an organization. For the most part, leaders and managers are promoted based on their
5 Steps You Need to Take to Become a Top Machinist
Employment agencies know machinists play a critical role in many industrial facilities, operating CNC machine tools like lathes and milling equipment to cut and fabricate parts for a variety of tools and machines. Perhaps