May 4th, 2010
Whether you are a superb schmoozer, a reluctant conversationalist or something in between, we think this excellent article called “10 Commandments for Better Networking” is a worthwhile read. It comes from Career Rocketeer and offers sound, straight forward advice. One tip in the article that really caught our eye was this one:
Remember that a good networker has two ears and one mouth and uses them proportionately. After you’ve learned what another person does, tell them what you do. Be specific, but brief. Don’t assume they know how to help you.
And speaking of networking, don’t forget to check us out on these social sites:
Tags: business connections, Career Rocketeer, communication skills, listening skills, networking
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April 29th, 2010
President Tina Hamilton has been tapped as an HR expert again, this time for Woman’s World Magazine‘s “Land that job with new recruiter-proven tricks!” The article, which appeared in the April 26, 2010 issue, offers advice to job candidates on how to improve their “soft” skills, which the define as the ability to be able to put others at ease.
To view a printable PDF of the article, click here.
Tags: hireVision, interviewing, job candidates, job seekers, Tina Hamilton, Woman's World Magazine
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April 23rd, 2010
We found these jaw-dropping poll results over at DailyHRtips.com. The survey, by Right Management Consultants and originally published in HR Magazine, asked 1,308 people why they left their jobs in the last year. (Totals add up to more than 100% because people we able to give more than one reason.) Here’s what they found:
1) Downsizing or restructuring (54%)
2) Sought new challenges or opportunities (30%)
3) Ineffective leadership (25%)
4) Poor relationship with manager (22%)
5) To improve work/life balance (21%)
It used to be that a poor relationship with your supervisor was the No. 1 reason, but these days people are more likely to leave because of a layoff. That being said however, the bad-boss reasons—â€ineffective leadership†and “poor relationship with managerâ€â€”are still near the top.
As the economic recovery continues, there is no doubt that poor supervision will return as the number one reason for employee dissatisfaction and exiting. Maybe its time to get those supervisors trained up now before your most talented employees jump ship for greener pastures!
Tags: downsizing, HR surveys, ineffective leadership, job loss, job seekers, layoffs, manager-employee relations
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April 12th, 2010
How many times have you looked over a resume and thought to yourself, “Oh, this applicant should not have included that”? How often does a case of too much information result in a job seeker being cut during the resume screening process?
The Work Buzz, a CareerBuilder.com blog, recently posted “6 things you should probably remove from your resume”, and we think it’s pretty spot on.
In an age of FaceBook, Twitter and FourSquare, we’ve gotten used to broadcasting any and all information about ourselves. But when it comes to your résumé, it might be best to take a cue from German-American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe who coined the phrase, “Less is more.”
Do you have anything you’d like to add to this list? We’d love to get your thoughts on this topic.
Tags: careerbuilder.com, job seekers, Resumes
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April 2nd, 2010
Tina's going to kill me when she finds out about this post.
For those of you who don’t know, Margo Trott Mukkulainen is our marketing & social media manager. She is also a freelance writer who has secretly hijacked hireVision’s web site in order to shamelessly promote her new blog over at Ladies’ Home Journal.
It’s a humor blog.
At least, she hopes it is.
Tags: Margo Trott Mukkulainen, thank you, very nice boss lady
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March 24th, 2010
Health care reform is here. Is your company ready?
Be sure to check out the informative SHRM’s Health Care Reform web page for informative articles and a list of resources, including timelines for when the earliest measures of the legislation go into effect.
Tags: government regulatory and compliance issues, health benefits, health care reform, SHRM
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March 23rd, 2010
On Thursday, February 18th, Tina Hamilton, hireVision Group’s president/CEO presented the webinar “The 8 Biggest Hiring Mistakes for 2010″ for iCIMS, a worldwide leader in providing Applicant tracking Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
“It was my first ever nationwide webinar,” says Hamilton, “and it was a really incredible experience to reach such a wide-spread audience in such an intimate setting. I can’t wait to do another one.”
If you were unable to attend the webinar, you can listen to a recording of it here.
Tags: hireVision, hiring process, hiring tricks & tactics, iCIMS, interviewing, job candidates, job seekers, reference checking, Resumes, Tina Hamilton
Posted in Blog, Events, Hiring Methodology, hiring process, How To Hire Good Employees, Interviews, Press, Resumes, Uncategorized | No Comments
March 22nd, 2010
Mary Novak, hireVision's Office Manager
hireVision Group, Inc., is pleased to introduce to you our newest team member, Office Manager Mary Novak. As 2010 has been full steam ahead for us, we couldn’t be happier to put her strong office management skills right to work!
Mary has worked in both the professional accounting and non-profit organization environments. As a former director of customer relations, she comes to us with solid experience in working with both customers and employees in all aspects of customer service. Mary’s responsibilities here at hireVision will also include being our go-to person for everything finance and purchasing.
“I am excited to bring my passion for customer service to a new level as part of the hireVision team. My past experience seems to be a natural bridge into the world of human resources and I look forward to supporting the hireVision team and the mission of this company,†says Mary.
It’s great to have you on board, Mary!
Tags: hireVision, Mary Novak, new employees
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March 16th, 2010
“Outlook 2010″ is an ongoing series by The Morning Call about how area industries and businesses are adapting and competing during the current economic climate. Lehigh Valley businesses are showing that there’s room for opportunity and innovation as the nation lays the foundation for an economic rebound.
Part of this exciting series is an online database of business summaries called “Outlook 2010: In Their Own Words”. hireVision has contributed our own summary to the collection. To access it, click here, then go to the drop down menu of companies and select hireVision.
Tags: hireVision, Lehigh Valley economy, Morning Call
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March 15th, 2010
Employees care more about their company’s ethical practices than you might think. According to recent information reported at Human Capital Institute, “82 percent of employees surveyed said they would be willing to be paid less if it meant they were working for a company with ethical business practices.”
“It’s more than OK to remind your employees and potential new hires of your company’s ethical code of conduct, in a positive way,” says hireVision Group, Inc., president Tina Hamilton. “This is a selling point from within your business, because good people value good moral conduct by their bosses and places of employment.”
Tags: Employee Relations, ethical business practices, Tina Hamilton
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