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Leaders Concentrate on Your Objectives Rather than Problems

Leaders get so engrossed in constantly dealing with problems that they lose sight of their main objectives and goals. To guarantee a healthier work-life balance, leaders must start focusing on coming up with creative solutions. Listen to any manager speak; very few talk about their objectives or goals. More or less concentrate on their problems. … Continued

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Why Do Insecure Managers Fail to Develop Their People?

Did you know, it is the insecure manager who calls the office on their day off? They say they are just calling to check if everything is running smoothly but, in fact, they are calling for the need to feel needed. The more people depend on them to help solve a problem, the more ego boost … Continued

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Job Search – Why Can’t I Get Hired?

Today’s job market is tough and not as it’s advertised. You say, ‘I have applied to almost 100 different jobs, why can’t I get hired?’ I can totally understand your dilemma of not getting job interviews. I know what it’s like to be without a job and worse case scenario not knowing what the future … Continued

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Follow Up Interview Email Sample

Are you wondering if you should follow up with the hiring manager or recruiter about the interview you attended last week? Should you call, email, or wait patiently? Well, the answer is yes you should follow up. Call, email, anything will do; you following up is giving the prospective employer the impression that you have … Continued

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5 Tips to Hone Your Interview Performance Skills

With competition being so fierce, you need to be at your best while preparing for an interview. No doubt with practice and experience you can walk into an interview with some much-needed confidence, but being respectful, genuine, and aware are some easy tips you can use to hone your interview performance skills. In this article, … Continued

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5 Simple Ways to Succeed at Work

Are you feeling like you’ve plateaued in your career? Have you been having trouble WOWING your boss? Well I might have a solution for you. In this article, I will list 5 simple ways to succeed at your work. Here are three things you should already be doing (and if you’re not start now!) Strengthen … Continued

Company Culture

3 Ways to Improve Your Company Culture to Retain Good Employees

Today’s millennial generation and technological advances have definitely changed the way a company’s culture is perceived. If you ask a millennial, ‘What is your company culture?’, they might say going to work is fun because we have everything provided by the company under one roof – from an employee recreational room, hefty bonuses, paid vacations, … Continued

Recognizing Only Top Performers

Are You Creating Winners By Recognizing Only Your Top Performers?

Well, you are going to be surprised! Why? Because the answer is ‘No’. In fact, you are making the biggest mistake by only recognizing your top performers. Didn’t you know it’s your middle or steady performers that are making the substantial contributions to your organization? Truth be told, they are your company’s backbone, so stop … Continued

Motivated Employees

How to Manage and Motivate Each Team Member Individually

Every team member is different; be it personality, strength, or weakness. The manager who tries to manage everyone in the team the same way will never be successful. Such poor approaches will not only hurt the team but also the company at large. Unless, of course, he learns to manage and motivate them individually. In … Continued

Empathy and Respect

Does Your Hiring Process Lack This?

Empathy and Respect are the two professional courtesy’s that appear to have fallen by the wayside in today’s job hiring market. Job seekers today seem to complain how they are being mistreated during interviews and are wondering if human resources are missing the ‘being human’ factor. In this article, we will be sharing different ways … Continued

Be a Boss Not a Buddy

Be a Boss Not a Buddy

So you got promoted and now are the boss of your former colleagues. It feels awkward, doesn’t it? How do you maintain your friendship as well as manage your colleagues? It truly is a million-dollar question but the answer is simple – by being a boss and not a buddy. Yes, you can of course … Continued

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5 Things to Keep in Mind While Drafting a Job Description

Did you know? A precisely written job description can not only help attract the right prospective candidate but also says a lot about your company culture? Stand out from the rest by marketing your company and job listings well. [bctt tweet=”Always keep your ideal candidate in mind while drafting the job description.” username=”myaptask”] Read on … Continued

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3 SEO Tips for Corporate Recruiters

It is a known fact that job seekers around the globe today are using Google as their starting point when looking for a new job. Therefore, implementing a solid SEO recruiting strategy is a must. [bctt tweet=”Corporate recruiters these SEO tips will not only help you fill jobs faster but also assist in attracting qualified … Continued

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5 Ways To Influence Thinking and Increase Productivity

Did you know, whatever thought is influencing your thinking and perception the most is what you’ll become? In this article, we will be discussing 5 simple ways to influence thinking that, in turn, will help increase your productivity and results. How you feel about a set task in your mind and how you discipline yourself … Continued

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3 Qualities to Look For Before Hiring Your First Employee

As an entrepreneur just starting out, identifying which qualities to look for before hiring your first employee can be a daunting affair. Nevertheless, it’s pretty obvious and goes without saying that you need to look for someone who is smart, energetic with strong work ethics, vision, good communication skills, and integrity. Because years down the … Continued

Broken Hiring Process

Is Your Recruiting Process Broken?

This is a question that all job seekers out there keep asking and wondering to themselves. Is it us or is the recruiting process broken? Applicants today are not only finding it difficult but time-consuming to get placed. They feel like they are getting lost in the ATS’s [Applicant Tracking Systems], keyword searches, etc. [bctt … Continued

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3 Important Traits to Look for Before Hiring a New Recruit

Are you looking to build a successful company? If yes, then start including these three traits in your hiring practices so that you can build an amazing work culture with the best potential employees. After all, no company can afford a bad hire after spending so much time, energy, and money in hiring. In this … Continued