If only college offered a course about learning how to please the boss. It should even be a degree requirement. In fact, if they offered it, the ideal course title would be Learning To Exceed the Boss’ Expectations. It’s a lesson we all could use, and one that can spell success in your career. On...
Employers spend thousands of hours (and dollars) working on creating a corporate culture that serves their employees well; ensuring personal and professional growth opportunities are plentiful while still operating a profitable company. Adapting to fluctuating labor trends is important to remain an employer of choice, but it shouldn’t be to the detriment of your corporate...
We always hear the common question: what is the difference between executive search and recruitment? Both have the same goal: filling a vacancy. But the methods are quite different. Here you will find a brief overview and then the main differences between these two types of services. The Difference – Executive search vs recruitment Recruitment...
As a longtime executive recruiter and career coach, I can appreciate the recent articles offering quick opportunities for people to supplement their incomes with “gig” type jobs. Pet sitting, running errands, doing telemarketing work, and getting a part-time job at Walmart or McDonald’s or Chipotle which may continue on for a few months or weeks...
What do you think of when you hear “employer brand”? Sarah Lybrand, a self-employed journalist, defines this as the organization’s reputation among employees and potential employees. Essentially, the employer brand is the company culture that can attract and retain qualified candidates. We have a very competitive job market right now so creating a positive employer image is important to hire...
In the 21st Century, it is commonplace for candidates to have at least one method of social media. Whilst many candidates take care to set their social media settings to private, many employers still look into prospective candidates’ social media pages to decide whether or not to offer the prospective candidate a position. Although many...
Ghosting is where a company breaks contact with a job seeker without offering any reason. Keep in mind that it’s probably not personal. It can happen for numerous reasons, from poor hiring methods to bad communication. Sometimes the employer became consumed in other tasks or is focused on hiring another person. It’s not a new phenomenon —...
Have you ever traveled to another country where you don’t speak the language? You can cross your fingers and hope to find someone who understands your language, or you can try using google translate, but you feel lost if you can’t communicate your most basic wants and needs with someone. In today’s competitive job market,...
Does your company invest in its employees? Merito Group is a boutique, woman-owned recruitment firm based in the Washington DC Metro Area which believes that the most important investment a company can make is in their Human Capital. We believe that it is imperative therefore, that as a business, we invest in our employees and...
It doesn’t matter how far you get in your professional career, the idea of speaking in front of your peers and managers can reduce even the hardiest CEO to utter terror. There’s no way around it though, to succeed in business, public speaking is a hill that must be overcome. Don’t worry though, public...
