With the world still in a state of flux, Amazon announced they will allow individual teams to determine how much time in the office is necessary. Most corporations are not as lenient and hybrid work policies vary between organizations, so how do you ask for one? To help create your best working environment, Spot On Talent gathered 5 tips for […]
Read moreLast month we talked about tips for attracting and retaining top talent, including the importance of flexible, mobile, and remote work opportunities. This month, we are providing insight on how you can help your company transition to the future work environment, the hybrid workplace. Multiple sources are showing hybrid models are the future work environment. According to a McKinsey […]
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In recent months, the number of people switching jobs has become so great it has been characterized as the Turnover Tsunami, The Great Resignation and Covid Job Churn. However you reference it, it is here – so it’s important to know how to professionally resign. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a record number of resignations in April and May. […]
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Make 2021 the year you invest in your personal brand! Personal branding makes you the CEO of the brand called you. Build a strong foundation and it becomes a powerful marketing tool that can help manage your career and build your reputation. What is a Personal Brand? You may think personal branding is reserved for influencers and monetizing your persona […]
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Have the latest unemployment figures left you feeling nervous? Now is the right time to plan for the long-term and plant some seeds before you need them. There are many things you can’t control right now. But, you can control what you do and your reaction to our current situation. Take one step at a time. Network Even the most […]
Read moreThe holiday season is upon us and with it comes opportunities to eat, drink and network. Yes, network. It is tempting to relax into the mix of parties, eggnog and ugly Christmas sweaters that is the holiday season but in doing so, you might be letting opportunities pass you by. Don’t worry, you don’t have to sound like a walking […]
Read moreEmployers are increasingly using social media to screen prospective candidates, in fact, many use third-party services to screen applicants. Thanks to AI, employers can not only search the big, known social media players – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn – but they can also look through every Reddit post, Pinterest pin, blog comment and insert-name-of-emerging-platform-here you ever posted. Your social […]
Read moreAll signs point to a tight labor market. Here is the situation as it stands right now: Companies are struggling to fill job openings as the unemployment rate has been at or below 4 percent for more than a year. Yes, there is a slowdown in the global economy. But moderate job gains in the U.S. are still expected for […]
Read moreThe average job posting has more than 250 applicants. Recruiters are looking for ways to screen applicants quickly and efficiently, which is why they are increasingly turning to phone and video interviews during the early stages of the screening process. At this stage, recruiters are looking for three things: Interest – You may be thinking, “I wouldn’t have applied for the […]
Read moreJob hunting can be a job in itself. You are managing your inbox, social media presence, and recruiters – sometimes all at once. The best way to stay focused on your job search is to be prepared. Managing Your Inbox You will likely get approached by recruiters during your job search. Have a few response templates handy when these opportunities arise: If […]
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