Tag Archive for ‘hr’

Got the Resume, Now What?

Traditionally, we focused on our resume and cover letter to help us land “the next job”. But sadly, a great resume often isn’t enough! According to a new survey from CareerBuilder, nearly one-quarter of hiring managers reported that they are seeing more job seekers try unusual tactics to capture their attention.
The hiring managers reported that [...]

Can This Candidate Handle the Stress?

More and more employment ads are looking for candidates that have a strong capacity to work under pressure. But how do you really know how the candidate will perform when the “going gets tough”?
Sure, you can ask the typical interview questions to gauge their ability to handle stress. These questions may include:

What makes you think [...]

Resolve Job Dissatisfaction in a New Public Service Career

INDIANAPOLIS—According to a recent report by The Conference Board, job satisfaction in the United States is at its lowest level in two decades. In fact, a survey of 5,000 U.S. households conducted for The Conference Board by TNS found that only 45 percent of those surveyed were satisfied with their jobs.
Such research suggests many Americans [...]

It Takes More than a Resume to Stand Out

With an average of 6.1 job seekers per opening, you must try to stand out from the crowd. So how does one actually differentiate their experience from everyone else that is vying for a similar opportunity?
While there are countless lists around on how to land that perfect job, we believe that at the end of [...]

Tesco Bank – Will You Be the “Right” Fit?

Tesco expands into banking, but keeps its focus on recruiting the “right” staff that can assimilate into the wider Tesco culture.
According to Therese Procter, Tesco HR director for retail services, Tesco is building something from scratch, so the challenge is to create a business which looks and feels like any other business within the retailer. [...]