Posts Tagged ‘Talent Management
26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #10
#10. Update your resume. Make it heavy on quantifiable accomplishments. (See #8 & #9) Save it as “Your Name.doc” so the recipient can find it easily. Most resumes are scanned and parsed into a database so keep your formatting simple. Include relevant key words and phrases.
26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #9
#9. Outline your background from a feature/ benefit perspective. How will your experience benefit a new firm? Be prepared to give examples – short stories to illustrate your accomplishments.
26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #8
#8. Compile documentation that will verify your accomplishments and business impact, recognition awards, promotions and reviews.
26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #6
Countdown to 2010 with 26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search.
#6. Join or increase your participation in professional organizations relevant to your industry. Join the board, head a committee, get your name out there as a player in your industry.
The possibilities are endless…the ROI? Priceless
As part of our corporate mission, we give back. We present to industry groups and associations. We contribute to panels and networking events. We coach countless individuals who we won’t ever place but who need some honest advice. And my personal favorite – we shop. That’s right. At holiday time, we shop.
Retention?
Unemployment is over 10%. Why think about retention? Here’s why – several recent polls show a simmering dissatisfaction in the workplace.
Employee Recognition . . . Priceless
February, 2008. While keeping your employees continuously engaged (as we discussed in last month’s issue) might seem like a time-consuming, all encompassing process on the surface, there are many simple ways to address engagement, ways that take little time and effort, but reap numerous rewards and benefits in the long term. One of these is [...]
YOU are the Key to Retaining Your Employees
What is employee engagement and why should you pay attention?
Creating a Successful Onboarding Program
August, 2007.
In a recent article, we discussed the concept of onboarding and why it represents a solid investment both in terms of reducing your turnover ratio and increasing your overall productivity. But what does a comprehensive onboarding program include? And when and how should you implement such a program? These are two of the questions [...]
Why ‘WIIFM’ is the Most Important Recruiting Tool
March, 2007.
Most of my recruiting clients, at some point during our relationship, will say the following: “I want to hire people who really want to work for us.”
‘From my many years in the recruiting business, I can tell you that this is a good plan. Here’s the problem most clients fail to address…how do you [...]