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Maintaining a great workplace culture where employee engagement can thrive is important – or even more important – during turbulent times. Read on to learn more about engaging your employees!

Like any relationship, business networks need cultivation and care. Here are some of the worst networking mistakes we’ve seen and tips for avoiding them.

Imagine your potential employer is standing next to you in an elevator, and you have less than a minute to convince him he should hire you. Would you be prepared to sell yourself in 60 seconds or less? If your answer is “no” you may not even get a chance to get in on the ground floor. In today’s ...

So how can you ensure your company’s brand is strong and reputable? Here are 14 ideas for you to consider: 

While there is undoubtedly a percentage of people who radiate enough charisma naturally when they come through the door, for most of us, establishing a presence takes work. Whether you've recently landed a job or have been quietly doing your work for years and want to develop more of a presence t...

The days when only plumbers and restauranteurs had to worry about online reviews are long gone. From Glassdoor to Indeed to Vault, online review sites allow employees to rate employers anonymously. But do job seekers use online reviews to determine if they will apply? Or are they simply a way for...

Social media has significantly changed the recruiting world. While it’s OK to post fun photos that don’t relate to your career, remember, in some industries, especially creative fields and the visual arts, Instagram is an ideal platform to present your work. Sometimes, it can even land you a job....

Looking through job postings can be grueling enough without coming across unfamiliar lingo that knocks you off course. Here is a helpful guide to get you back on track.

Sometimes job hunting can be incredibly frustrating and disappointing. No matter how much experience you have, or how refined your skill set is, every job seeker feels like they’re hitting a wall at some point. So how do you break through that wall and land safely on the other side? When your ...

Here are five new rules you need to follow to make your job search successful in 2019 and beyond.

Few tasks are as time- and energy-consuming as the recruiting process. According to a 2017 study by the Society of Human Resource Management, each new hire costs your company $4,425 on average—and the recruiting process typically takes 42 days to complete. Given the reality of tight budgets and t...

Looking for a job is hard work — you have to condense your life’s worth on a piece of paper that the hiring manager may only spend a few minutes scanning (and that’s if you’re lucky). Regardless of which profession you’re trying to break into, however, highlighting these marketable skills that tr...

Job candidates come in all shapes and sizes, and most recruiters aren't looking to hire cookie-cutter employees. However, there are certain standout qualities that seem to be universally preferred. Lucky for you, several prominent recruiters in the D.C. area have revealed the top assets they are ...

Your onboarding strategy matters. Do it right.

Creating a workplace culture where employees feel engaged, appreciated, and fulfilled is really hard. Read on to discover how...

Create powerful interactions with your recruiting candidates to become a marketing machine that separates you from the rest. Learn how.

What happens when you do a little digging on a job candidate and discover they have a horrible online reputation? Do you move on to someone else or keep them in the hiring process? Read our take.

Employee training and development is a smart investment, and for good reasons. But it is essential to provide professional development opportunities to veteran employees, too. Read on to learn more!

So, you are looking to change industries but do not want to sacrifice the experience you already have? Here are some ways to get started on something new…without taking two steps back.

Employee recognition awards boost connection, morale, loyalty, and they offer a sense of value. They also drive employee engagement. Read on to learn how to create an employee recognition program!