How should I respond to salary expectations questions on online applications and when recruiters ask?I am a firm believer in the adage of, “Let them fall in love first, BEFORE you tell the what kind of ring you need.”Smart candidates make career moves based on many factors, including:Where a job…...
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As the US enjoys the lowest unemployment rates since the mid 1950’s, companies are experiencing challenges in hiring and retaining employees. Top performers are being heavily pursued, and exceptional candidates often times have multiple offers to choose from. All companies are affected by this current imbalance between Supply and…...
5 Leadership Styles – Which Best Suits You?
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LinkedIn Calls on Users to ‘Close the Network Gap’ in Hiring and Workplace Opportunity
This week, LinkedIn is holding its annual Talent Connect conference, where more than 4,000 global HR leaders will gather to hear the latest recruitment industry news and trends, and discuss new solutions and tools to help them maximize their efforts.And a key focus of this year's event will be inclusion,…...