What Recruiters Really Think About References on a Resume A common question asked by job seekers continues to be, “Should I include references on my resume?” The answer is no, unless the employer specifically asks for them in the application instructions. Keep reading to understand the reasoning behind why it’s not wise to include references…
Read MoreSalary Negotiation Secrets: What Recruiters Wish Every Candidate Knew Imagine this scenario: You just had one of the best job interviews of your life. You can tell that they like you and that you are a good fit for them. You really want this job. In a few days, sure enough, you get an offer….
Read MoreOne in four workers in the United States did at least part of their work at home in 2018, according to a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Sometimes, workers seek the option of working remotely to accommodate personal circumstances. Other times, the employer requires it, having decided not to maintain physical office…
Read MoreMillennial Employee Retention: Insider Tips From Recruiters Who Know Millennials now outnumber all the other generations in the workplace. Their lack of loyalty to an employer is often viewed negatively, but in reality millennial employees have adapted to function in a professional world dramatically different from that of their parents and grandparents. “It was once…
Read More6 Reasons Why Employees Quit: What Recruiters Hear From Candidates The average tenure of an employee these days is 1.5 years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. All of that churn is expensive. It can cost tens of thousands of dollars or even surpass an employee’s salary to replace them, according to HuffPost…
Read MoreHow to Know When It Is Time to Quit Your Job Some jobs make you eager to go to work. Others don’t, to put it mildly. Persevering and working through problems can redeem the situation, up to a point, but sometimes leaving is the best solution. How can you tell? When is it time to…
Read MoreHow to Ask for a Promotion: 9 Steps Toward Landing Your Next Role If you are visiting the blog of a recruiting firm like Bradsby Group, you are probably at least considering whether your current employment fits into your career goals. Sometimes this question means it’s time to look for a new job, but other…
Read MoreDisengaged Employees Can Cost You Dearly: What Business Leaders Can Do A staggering 85 percent of workers globally are disengaged employees, according to Gallup’s most recent numbers. The cost to employers in lost productivity can be measured in trillions of dollars. Employees who aren’t engaged at work are not motivated to give more than minimal…
Read More“How can I tell if they’re really working?” Too often, this question nags at managers of remote workers. It indicates a deeper problem: lack of trust at the core of the working relationship. This dysfunction might crop up even when both parties are in the same space, but without care it can really blossom when…
Read MoreHow to Build Civility in the Workplace and Create a Positive Team Culture Road rage. Obnoxious diners bullying the server. Social media snark. Break room blowhards. Unfortunately, these are not isolated incidents. We might become weary of hearing about the loss of civility in the workplace and in our culture, but there is no denying…
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