When you are trying to make a sale, presentation is everything. When employers interview potential sales people, they are often picturing the candidates making a sales pitch to customers. When you are interviewing for a sales position, you must sell Read More
Age Discrimination in Recruitment: Hiring Practices to Avoid
It’s very likely that much of your talent pool consists of older workers. According to a recent study from Pew Research, close to 20% of Americans age 65 or older (that’s a total of nearly 9 million people) are Read More
Customer Service Jobs Teach Transferable Skills for Your Career
If you work in customer service or retail, it’s likely you face challenges every day. It takes bravery and fortitude to effectively solve the issues of frustrated customers, stay on your feet for long periods of time, and help Read More
Successful Retail Store Management: Tips for Smooth Sailing
It’s not easy managing a retail store. You are responsible for so many moving parts, from the aesthetics and appearance of your store to inventory to scheduling and supervising employees on long shifts. Of course the end goal of all Read More
Career Advice for Millennials: Inspiration for Your Future
Millennial workers (those born between 1982 and 2004) are facing a more promising job market, with a wide range of career options available to them. Factors like technology, more pay and employment opportunities for women, and social media have Read More
Retail Recruiting Tips and Best Practices to Capture Talent
With online shopping becoming a growing trend, brick and mortar retail stores must put in extra effort to attract customers and build customer loyalty. And with back to school shopping season approaching, it’s important to make a good impression on Read More
Reasons for Leaving Your Current Employer? How to Respond
One of the interview questions may job seekers dread, but is almost always asked, is “What are your reasons for leaving your current employer?”, or “What are your reasons for leaving your previous employer?” Since in most circumstances the reasons Read More
Prevent Call Center Burnout with Multi-Channel Solutions
Call center agents can feel a lot of pressure in today’s customer service environment. In the digital age of doing business, with the increased use of mobile technology and social media, many customers have a longing for instant gratification. According Read More
Need for Speed: Accelerate Your Job Search with These 6 Tips
When you are unemployed and in the market for a job, the whole process can seem overwhelming. It’s possible you are going through periods where you apply and apply, but get no responses. You may feel like there is Read More
5 LinkedIn Profile Red Flags to Help Screen Job Candidates
LinkedIn profiles have become an essential on the checklist for many employers when screening job candidates. When you are looking to fill a position at your company, you want to waste as little time as possible, and rule out Read More