The popularity of candidate screening via telephone interviews is on the rise. It’s only rational that before inviting a candidate to an interview, hiring managers like to get in touch and check his or her qualifications through a phone conversation. This kind of interview is less time-consuming and it gives enough information for the recruiters…… Continue reading Phone Interviews: How to Make a Good Impression
Category: Guest Post
Jim O’Rourke On the Importance of Reading
Ask James O’Rourke IV about books and you’ll hear everything from a touching story about a woman who personally shopped for books for him in Cambridge, England; a rundown of his daily reading routine; a few rants about Jeff Bezos and Amazon; and a confession about his inability to get rid of his piles of…… Continue reading Jim O’Rourke On the Importance of Reading
5 Simple Steps to Beating the Summer Job Rush
Data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) confirms that summer is one of the busiest times of year for job hunting, and that certainly backs up my own experience as a recruiter – generally June to July means non-stop emails and phone calls, thousands of new resumes dumped on my desk and an almost…… Continue reading 5 Simple Steps to Beating the Summer Job Rush
‘Employee Engagement’ Careers Increase Thanks to Proof Internal Communications Affects Bottom Line
Young professionals looking for jobs aren’t necessarily seeking out only positions that pay well. Since they’re just starting to shape their career paths, they want to work in a challenging but pleasant work environment. While many firms provide PR and HR services, employee engagement is just beginning to emerge as a significant discipline being sought by…… Continue reading ‘Employee Engagement’ Careers Increase Thanks to Proof Internal Communications Affects Bottom Line
First 90 Days on the Job
This is the exciting time of year when a lot of recent graduates and young professionals are landing jobs. The first several weeks in a new job are usually both exciting and filled with a certain amount of anxiety. Your new relationships and the unfamiliar corporate culture also can be a source of apprehension as you figure out how best…… Continue reading First 90 Days on the Job
How to Supervise. Like a Boss.
I’ve worked in agency PR for a little more than three years and can confidently say I have the basics down pat. I can write, organize and present well. “Will do!” is part of my everyday vernacular. I can put on my happy face for the right people when needed, then switch it up, put…… Continue reading How to Supervise. Like a Boss.
21 Experts Share College Summer Vacation Ideas
By Robert Farrington Summers during college can be a lot of fun! They can also be great opportunities to setup your career for future success. But what’s the best thing to do? Is it work, intern, travel, or even take summer school? You only really have 3 summer vacations in college – and so you…… Continue reading 21 Experts Share College Summer Vacation Ideas
5 Good Reasons Why You Should Join a Professional Association
Professional associations have been pivotal to my career and success. Unfortunately, far too many professionals in the marketing/advertising/public relations industry feel that they are too busy to engage with a professional association. As a marketing executive I am always busy— but am actually less stressed on a day-to-day basis as a result of what I…… Continue reading 5 Good Reasons Why You Should Join a Professional Association
Saluting The All Important ‘Front Desk’
“For nearly 25 years, Georgia Enty has literally been the face of Ketchum. Whether a job candidate, a client or a prospect, their first impression upon visiting the Ketchum Chicago office was formed based on that initial friendly greeting from Georgia at the front desk. And needless to say, Georgia leaves one heck of a…… Continue reading Saluting The All Important ‘Front Desk’
Basics in Brevity for Your Next Big Interview
People all get nervous when job interviewing. It’s normal, whether it’s your first one or a few decades into your career. Though there are many tips to follow to make the best impression, you may overlook a blind spot: brevity. Nerves have a magical power to transform normal people into talkative types that can’t resist…… Continue reading Basics in Brevity for Your Next Big Interview