In our competitive market, retaining top talent is more important than ever before. A whopping 51 percent of employees are looking to leave their jobs, and the cost of replacement is staggering. Recent estimates place turnover prices at $45,000 to $150,000 per employee. To avoid losing money and talent, employers want to know: What… Read more »
If you find yourself in a situation where you decide to decline a job offer, it’s important to inform the company in a respectful, professional manner. In the business world, it is important to maintain a good reputation, and if you reject a job offer improperly, it could hurt you in the future. After successfully… Read more »
After several weeks of getting rejected repeatedly in your job hunt, you can’t be blamed for feeling defeated and miserable. What you don’t want, however, is having these feelings affect your self-confidence, which manifests in cynicism and negativity — things that can turn off potential employers. Here’s what you can do to your job… Read more »
Finally, after a tiring search and multiple interviews, you have a job offer. But before you pop the champagne and celebrate, you need to evaluate things and ask yourself if you should accept the offer or not. Remember, a job contract is often a commitment you have to honor for a significant period of… Read more »
While almost anyone looking for a job recognizes the importance of an outstanding resume, most job seekers tend to ignore the cover letter. Because of this, you have many people making the mistake of using the cover letter to repeat what’s already on their resume. But that’s not what a cover letter is. Instead,… Read more »
Getting scheduled for a job interview is always an exciting experience. But once the post-appointment high wears off, it’s often quickly replaced by pre-interview nerves and fear caused by the realization of just how high the stakes are. In fact, according to a study by Everest College and Harris Interactive, 92 percent of Americans admit… Read more »
Believe it or not, recruiters and hiring managers spend less than 30 seconds going through a resume to see whether an applicant is worth considering as a serious candidate. And according to some studies, this decision can be made in less than six seconds. This means that EVERYTHING about your resume has to be… Read more »
You’ve finally found an opening for the accounting job of your dreams. But before you update your resume with your credentials and work experience, have you stopped to ask yourself, “What makes me unique?” As a job seeker, it’s a good idea to think of yourself as a brand and employers and employment agencies… Read more »
When you’ve lost your motivation or wake up dreading your commute to the office, you’ve considered this as a reason to quit your job. But the truth is most people tend to wait until they are past their tipping point before finally starting to look for a new job. However, this doesn’t have to happen… Read more »
Certain people always have great jobs. They always seem to land the promotion. And they always seem to be successful with everything they touch. Is this just luck or a coincidence? Nope! These people don’t wait for things to happen, they make their own luck. So what can you do to ensure you’re successful? You… Read more »
