Traits that Hamper Your Hiring Potential – Part I
You’ve already discovered there’s a lot of competition out there for the best jobs. Employers have high expectations. Savvy hiring managers are looking for just the right blend of technical expertise paired with a generous helping of those ever-so-important “soft skills” that will result in a truly valuable employee. With the time loss and high cost of a bad hire, choosing to be picky is an essential. And savvy employers won’t hesitate to steer clear of anyone who gives them cause for concern. What will give you an edge? More importantly, what will harm your chances of landing one of…
What Employers Want – Part II
Long gone are the days of interviews like this. “Can you do this . . . and that . . . and yes, this one other thing as well?” “Why yes, I can!” “You can? That’s great! You’re hired.” Hiring managers and business owners want and need candidates with more than just the technical know-how to get the job done. They’re looking for employees who are good communicators, well-organized, personable, and possess a host of other “soft skills.” “Hard skills vary based on the job, but soft skills are required for every job,” notes Guy Berger. “That makes soft skills…
Discover the Leaders Within
An essential, ongoing component of an organization’s growth strategy must be the identifying of leaders among current employees. It’s non-negotiable. Sure, you can “hire in” folks to fill leadership positions, but keep your eyes and ears tuned to those inside your organization first. That’s where you’ll find the guys and gals already well-versed in the processes, systems, organizational structure, and work culture – all the components that make up your unique company. And what’s more, they’re already aware of the organization’s strengths – and, more importantly, the weaknesses – all of which puts them miles ahead of someone just walking…
What Employers Want – Part I
Want to trade in your “candidate” status for “employee” status? Candidates who possess the sought-after traits employers are looking for, won’t be “candidates” for long. And increasingly those traits are coming in under the heading “soft skills,” as employers realize how essential this intangible set of skills is in today’s workforce. “Most companies are hiring talent based on soft skills like attitude and hard work, with the hope that they can train them to be up to par on things like tech skills and industry knowledge,” said Davis Bell, Instructure’s vice president of corporate markets. Especially where entry-level positions are…
Inspiring the Team: Part 2 – The Don’ts
“The greatest power source on earth is a team of people who are energized around a common goal,” Liz Ryan. Energized. Motivated. Inspired. That’s what every manager/supervisor is shooting for and striving toward and hoping he/she will end up with. What are the “Don’ts” that can get in the way of creating this go get ’em team? A ho-hum attitude from the top. If leadership isn’t enthusiastic about reaching goals and working as a team, the team will quickly lose its steam. Maybe things are going great, so you dial the enthusiasm down, take a break from being the cheerleader for just a bit. Not a good…