Posts by Ronda Burchard
How to Write a Resignation Letter
You worked with Burchard & Associates and found a new job. Congratulations! Your hard work, interview preparation, and countless applications have finally paid off. You’re ready and excited for your new role — everything is falling into place. But first, you need to quit your current job. Part of that is writing a resignation…
Read MoreHow Soon Can You Leave a Job?
When you accepted your new job, it seemed like the perfect fit. But after a few months, you realize it’s just not for you. Even though you just started, you’re already thinking about jumping ship — but you don’t want it to look bad on your resume. It’s a question many professionals have asked: how…
Read MoreHow to Write a Job Description
One of the biggest challenges for employers is finding quality candidates to fill their open positions. If you can relate, there’s something you can do to entice top talent to apply for your openings: write better job descriptions. Your job description should clearly explain what you expect from applicants but should also actively sell professionals…
Read MoreCompanies Are Struggling to Find Candidates
The economy has been on a roll lately and businesses are hiring to meet the demand. There’s just one problem: they can’t find enough people to fill their open positions. According to a recent report from ADP and Moody’s Analytics, employers are having a hard time finding qualified candidates to fill the record 6.7 million job openings…
Read MoreUnderstanding Generational Differences in the Workplace
For the first time in history, there are more Millennials than Baby Boomers in the workplace. To effectively work together, it’s important that each generation understands the others. To do so, our team got together to discuss the values, desires, and motivations of each generation. Here’s what we discovered: Identifying the Generations Baby…
Read More6 Morning Habits of Highly-Successful People
The day’s success depends a lot on what you do in the morning. Many of the most successful people on the planet share the same morning routines. This is no accident. There’s a reason that high-achieving individuals have many morning rituals in common. There are certain things you should do when you wake up that…
Read More7 Most Common Resume Mistakes
We all make mistakes. But one on your resume will quickly disqualify you from getting an interview. A recent survey of human resource managers identified seven of the most common mistakes job seekers make on their resumes. These are the blunders the survey respondents said are instant deal breakers: Typos or bad grammar A whopping 77…
Read MoreWant to Hire the Best? You Need to Make These Changes Now
In today’s hiring landscape, job seekers are in control — and many employers are struggling to adapt. According to a recent survey, 60 percent of employers are taking longer to fill vacant positions than they did last year due to the current hiring environment. “The survey results confirm a significant shift of power from employers to candidates…
Read MoreApplying But Not Getting An Interview? Here’s What to Do
It’s a common problem for many people. You submit multiple applications but never hear anything back. You’re qualified and have the right experience, but for whatever reason, you’re not getting anywhere. Don’t lose hope. There are a few simple things you can do to improve your chance of getting an interview. Revamp Your Resume The…
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