Archive for August 2012

Recruiters are increasingly using video interviews as a part of their candidate screening processes, which is why individuals searching for a job need to know what to expect when participating in one. A video meeting can be considered an efficient and innovative way of communicating but, in fact, not speaking face-to-face may cause some difficulties…

Let’s face it: the economy might be showing signs of improvement, but workers’ motivation might not be improving at the same pace. Many people have either called an executive recruiter or are thinking about it. The last couple of years have been difficult for almost every industry; companies have drastically reduced the remuneration and benefits they…

When trying to find the right candidate for a position, companies may opt for a panel interview instead of a traditional, one-on-one interview. A panel interview, unlike a regular one-on-one interview, consists of a group of people interviewing a single candidate; usually that group includes a human resources manager and one or more department managers.…

As a professional, we all want to have a successful career, right? This usually requires years of hard work and sacrifice. It’s admirable to focus all your efforts towards being a valuable employee, but being willing to do whatever your boss asks you is not. In today’s corporate world, you’ll most likely face ethical dilemmas…

Finally all those résumés sent and interviews attended have paid off: you’ve got a job offer! But now, it’s your turn to review the job opportunity and see if it’s the right one for you. As an experienced professional, you know the ropes — and you should know what you can offer an employer. Regardless…