Archive for February 2014
Frequently Asked Questions About Background Checks [INFOGRAPHIC]
Guest Post: Michael Klazema has been developing products for pre-employment screening and improving online customer experiences in the background screening industry since 2009. You hear about it in the news, on the radio, and on television. Workplace violence on the rise. Embezzlement on the rise. Sexual harassment on the rise. Background checks on…
Read MoreTips For Hiring A Virtual Assistant
Most businesses are finding that it is better to stick to their core functions. As a result, businesses are outsourcing some of their administrative and support work to virtual assistants. If you have decided to use a virtual assistant, it is important to hire the right one for your business. There are several factors…
Read MoreCan Pre-Employment Tests Help Candidate Selection?
Companies live and die by the quality of workers they recruit. For this reason, companies over the years have sought out ways to screen applicants in order to select the right candidate(s) for the job. One way of selecting employees is by the use of pre-employment tests such as skills tests, psychological tests, aptitude…
Read MoreReasons To Use A Background Check Company To Screen Potential Hires
It is important nowadays to use background checks. It is an essential step in making sure you are hiring the right person. The level of exaggeration and outright lying on resumes has made it necessary to carry out background check. Companies want to identify serious issues in the candidate’s personal or work history. However, there…
Read MoreHow To Stay Positive Around Negative People
Being positive does a lot of good things to our brains. When we have positive aspirations and believe in our ability to fulfill those aspirations, we’ll live a good life. However, staying positive in the current economic climate is a challenge for many people. This situation is particularly aggravated by the negative people that often…
Read MoreUnemployed? Use Your Knowledge To Earn Some Money
Are you unemployed? If yes, you might be feeling frustrated. Job opportunities are few and the competition for them is high. At the same time, the cost of living continues to soar. However, as you continue to search for the elusive jobs, you can be proactive by utilizing your knowledge to earn some money. This…
Read MoreHelpful Tips On Becoming An Expert
Do you want to become an expert? Almost everyone would say yes. Experts earn more and have the respect of their peers. So how do you become an expert? Several books have been written on the subject of expertise and mastery. Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell and Mastery by Robert Greene are examples of books…
Read MoreFive Tips To Get Ahead In Your Career
Are you just beginning a new job? Or are you stuck in a job, wondering just what to do to get ahead in your career? If you want to make a success out of an y job, you must follow certain best practices that high achievers and successful people have followed throughout the ages. Successful…
Read MoreYes. You Can Get A Job This Year
It was far from easy to get a job in 2013. This year would be even more competitive. If you are searching for a job, you might wonder if you would be able to get a job when there are so few opportunities. Since this is not a doom and gloom article, we are delighted…
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