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25 04, 2012

Continuous Advancement and Perpetual Growth

By |2012-04-25T11:27:13-05:00April 25th, 2012|

One of the strongest value propositions a leader can give to an employee is the ability for that individual to perpetually grow in all dimensions. Obvious dimensions include professionally as well as personally, but do not overlook the importance of financial, mental, and spiritual growth as well. In nature, [...]

29 02, 2012

Measuring the “Unmeasurable”

By |2012-02-29T12:31:06-05:00February 29th, 2012|

Most managers thrive when it comes to evaluating an employee’s success related to the hard skills of a role. Achieving measurable quotas, meeting quantifiable objectives, or directly contributing to profit or cost savings are black-and-white and leave little room for subjectivity or interpretation. The challenge most face is in [...]

11 12, 2011

Make Your First Impression Count

By |2011-12-11T11:29:25-05:00December 11th, 2011|

Congratulations! You have an interview. Whether a recruiter assisted you in obtaining this interview or you earned it through your own efforts, now is the time to put your best foot forward. Many of you have not interviewed for several years and your interviewing skills may be rusty. The [...]

11 12, 2011

Make Your First Impression Count – Part II

By |2011-12-11T11:16:27-05:00December 11th, 2011|

In the last issue of the Candidate Chronicles, we provided suggestions to help you prepare for your next interview. The following continues our discussion of making your first impression count by examining some of the most common and challenging interview questions. When a prospective employer conducts an interview, not [...]

11 12, 2011

When Opportunity Knocks, Is It Knocking for You?

By |2011-12-11T11:15:35-05:00December 11th, 2011|

Maybe you were thinking about a job change when the recruiter called - and maybe not. In any event, opportunity seems to have knocked. Let's assume you are not the proverbial "tire kicker" - the kind of person who likes to check out the market periodically but has no [...]

11 12, 2011

The Road to Perdition Is Paved With Wrong Assumptions

By |2011-12-11T11:11:34-05:00December 11th, 2011|

Many years ago, the National Safety Council discovered that most accidents do not occur out of ignorance - but rather from false assumptions. For example: "I can read this book and keep my eyes on the road at the same time." "I can skip the safety goggles just this [...]

11 12, 2011

FAQs About Recruiters

By |2011-12-11T11:08:48-05:00December 11th, 2011|

Recruiting often seems to be a mysterious process. Candidates wonder how they can best "use" a recruiter … how they can get a recruiter's attention … why recruiters aren't calling them back … and so forth. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions of Sanford Rose Associates [...]

11 12, 2011

What really motivates employees?

By |2011-12-11T10:19:13-05:00December 11th, 2011|

By understanding what is important, companies can attract and retain talent. There are numerous local and national surveys naming the “Top Places to Work” or “Most Admired Companies”. These publications are usually fun to read because the focus tends to be on the perks offered by employers. Unusual or [...]

11 12, 2011

Why Employee Engagement Matters

By |2011-12-11T10:18:19-05:00December 11th, 2011|

Engaged employees can make a difference The May/June 2011 edition of the SRA Update explored non-monetary factors that motivate employees in their career decisions. These factors may also play an important role in combating another problem facing many organizations worldwide – disengaged employees. Beyond increased turnover, apathetic and disengaged [...]

11 12, 2011

Interviewing Tips for Employers

By |2011-12-11T09:22:49-05:00December 11th, 2011|

An interview is part of almost every hiring process. Interviewing can be expensive and time consuming for a company. Typically, the interview is one of the final evaluations of a candidate. Yet, many people believe that they can just “wing it” when conducting an interview, and many organizations do not [...]

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