As a business or as an individual looking for a job, networking is becoming more and more important. We have all heard the phrase “It is really who you know…” and this is never more truer than in today’s world.
Countless business contacts are made every day through events or situations that encourage or encompas networking…people coming together. Likewise these are tremendous opportunities to connect with people who may have or may be connected with someone where there are job openings.
It takes a bit of courage, but the benefits far outweigh the uncomfortable few moments when you walk into a room and have to get to know people!
Interested in what networking groups are in your area? Check out: www.meetup.com as one resource that will list groups that network near you.
Good luck and get networking!
New Recruiter Service!
1 Stop HR is pleased to announce that we have a new service available on a retainer basis! If you are looking for assistance with hiring for multiple positions, instead of paying us hourly, we have developed a monthly retainer system! Whether you are hiring for 1-10 jobs or 10-15 jobs, pay one monthly fee that will cover assistance recruiting for all jobs! There is no fee based on the salary of the person you are hiring! This system can save you litterally thousands and thousands of dollars!
Contact us today for all the details! 226-750-3160 orchristie@1stophrconsulting.com
We LOVE saving you money!
Does your company have a revolving door?
Is your company developing a reputation for having a revolving door? Are employees joining the company and then leaving almost as quickly as they joined?
If this situation is familiar, you want to bet it is or will be known in the outside world! How is it known? Well, there are many ways that this reputation develops, however, here are the two most popular reasons:
* Word of mouth from employees that work/have worked there or have known people that have worked there.
* Continual advertisement for the same positions over and over.
These items indicate to the outside world that there is a bad work environment, that there are not things in place to attract and keep employees. This is absolutely not a good reputation to have. You will be attracting all the wrong people – mainly those that can’t find a job anywhere else and just want to take your job while they look for something else.
How do you stop this trend? Well, you will need to examine why it is that people are leaving. Ask them! Do exit interviews, act on the feedback! Look for suggestions from current employees on things that would improve their work environment.
The key is to STOP the trend quickly as it takes a long time to reverse this reputation.
Applying multiple times for the same job
Hi all, well, my inspiration for this blog update comes from person experience. Maybe it is a bit of a rant…. Let’s examine this question: “Does applying for the same job multiple times mean that you will have a better chance at getting noticed and maybe get the job?” Well, the simple answer to this is “NO!” You will absolutely get noticed, but for all the wrong reasons in most cases. First, you risk the interviewer recognizing this pattern and getting frustrated with seeing your application over and over (Trust me, it is noticeable). Second, you risk the recruiter realizing that they have wasted time reviewing your resume yet again. Third, you may just push yourself OUT of the running specifically because of this.
So, why do people do this? They worry their resume may not have been received….they want to ensure that the company realizes they are interested in the job…they don’t realize they have applied before….etc. Please, if I can give you any advice, keep a record of the company and job(s) you have applied to, ensure to check this list before hitting “send” and don’t apply for the same job in the same location over and over again. On this last point, many times you will see an ad for a position with a company in a specific location however they post the same job ad in multiple locations trying to draw in additional candidates. Read the ad closely – if the job title and location for the job are the same….you don’t need to apply to every ad.
If you are worried that something went wrong in the sending process (your computer locked up) – make a note of that in a second email, if you want to know if it was received – add a read receipt (though sometimes this isn’t effective as the reader has to choose to reply to it). If it sent correctly and you don’t get a call, it is probably because your experience was not the best fit for the role. “Pull up your socks” and move forward…
This is all geared to give you the best chance of landing an interview and “the job”, so please keep my advice close at hand…
End of rant…..
1 Stop HR October 2012 Summary
Quote on which path to take…
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
Quotation…
Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions. – Albert Einstein, 1879-1955
Oldie but Goodie…
“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching,
Love like you’ll never be hurt,
Sing like there’s nobody listening,
And live like it’s heaven on earth.”
― William W. Purkey
Looking for an Executive Director/Administrator for a Long Term Care facility in Ontario Canada
I am Looking to help a client fill the position of “Executive Director” “Administrator” at a Long Term Care home in Ontario Canada. If you are or know somone who is currently in a Director of Care position, or in an Executive Director/Administrator role at a Long Term Care facility, please contact 1 Stop HR. Must be an RN, have a BSCN and if the candidate does not have their Administrator’s designation, they must enrol. Send resume to: christie@1stophrconsulting.com
Looking for some HR tips for Small Businesses?
Here is a quick article giving small businesses some HR tips…
http://waterwelljournal.org/2012/05/top-10-hr-tips-for-small-businesses/
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