This section is dedicated to sharing some interesting facts, ideas and commentary related to all things employment. I encourage you to come back and read new additions as they are added.
In my opinion…
5/17/2022:
If the pandemic has taught us a few things, one of those things is that we can work from home successfully and still be productive. I have been working from home for over 10 years and so having to do so was not new to me, but for some it was and has been a major adjustment. Those that always wanted to work from home, quickly realized how much they wanted to get back in the office and those that were accustomed to working from home realized that they needed to get out from time to time.
All in all, there was no doubt that things changed, but in my opinion, it gave employers a real good visual to the fact that employees did not really NEED to be in the office. Now that things are transitioning back to some sense of normalcy, more companies are going back to the office. How do you feel about this? Are you ready to get back in the office or are you now more comfortable working from home? Check out this interesting article published by Morgan Smith on CNBC online, she mentioned that 64% of workers would consider quitting if asked to return to the office full-time”.
Helpful Advice
The Do’s and Don’ts of Looking for a Job
I want to discuss a few things regarding what candidates should do and not do when looking for a job.
Do’s:
- Have a resume, post it online and share it with your contacts
- Have a voicemail on your phone to receive messages
- Have a professional email address
- Know what positions you have applied for online…write them down
- If an unknown number is calling and you are seeking a job, but not able to accept the call or not sure who the caller is, allow it to go to voicemail and listen the message before you call the number back.
- Be prepared for phone interviews and in person interviews
- Respond to emails professionally
- Make connections by networking
- Know what you are realistically looking for regarding position and compensation
- Seek help from employment related professionals to help you improve
Don’t:
- Have a resume that is not updated with the most accurate information, include all employment, correct phone numbers, email addresses and skills
- Answer interview questions with “I just need a job”
- Talk to interviewers like one of your friends, use correct grammar and no slang
- Ask if there is a drug test and what kind of drug test it is
- Be unprepared for anything
- Answer the phone in noisy environments
- Have background noise or distractions during a phone interview
- Have songs on your voicemail
These are just a few things, there is definitely more where this came from and feel free to send in suggestions for what should be added. Also feel free to contact me regarding any topics that you would like to see discussed.
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