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In the past, asking a potential employee about their salary history was a common part of the hiring process. Employers and hiring managers would use this information to eliminate over- and under-qualified candidates from the search, as well as to determine a good offer for new hires.  Recently, however, there has been a growing trend…

If you are an employer, human resources professional, or entrepreneur, you know the challenges that come with hiring. Perhaps you are expanding your business and need more help, maybe you need to fill an established position, or you might be looking for a shift in a leadership position. In every one of these situations you…

After a season of reflection and resolution, it is no surprise recruiters’ emails are flooded with people looking for change, but how can you best represent yourself to a recruiter to enhance your potential to stand out?  Here are some simple tips from JL Nixon Consulting explaining what key identifiers recruiters look for in candidates….

As 2018 comes to a close, it is only natural to look towards the upcoming year with new career goals in mind. How to set goals and aspire to hit them is an important part of growth in any profession. Let’s take a look at a few, easy acts that can aid you along your…

‘tis the season to be thankful for all the wonderful things you have in life. An attitude of gratitude is one of the best things you could give yourself this season! Better yet, bring that mindfulness into the office to experience an enhanced work environment. By being grateful at work, you may experience a positive…

Do you find yourself constantly trying to combat your boredom at the office? Do you question whether you are in the right job? Do you worry you won’t get to achieve your dream career goals by staying in your current position? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then this post is for…

In this day and age of being wise with one’s spending habits, companies are being much more cautious about where they spend their dollars. While using a recruiter to help fill open positions may seem from first glance as an unnecessary expense, here are three reasons why it can actually be extremely beneficial to the…

In this day and age where social media has become a household name almost everywhere, it may be time to start using those channels when you’re looking for a job. I would not recommend using them as the only avenue for searching for open positions and posting your resume, but they are certainly available as…

In this digital era, face to face interaction has become antiquated in many ways. Our electronic tools make it possible to communicate long-distance and connect with people in a matter of seconds. It is often much simpler to send a quick email or text message to someone, and we are starting to place more and…

Any good employee who is about to make a job change will probably face the dilemma of a counter offer from their current company. Resignations are never a pleasant situation, especially if you have had a long and successful career there. The promise of a higher salary, better benefits, the chance to assume a new…