Getting a new boss can be harrowing for everyone. It takes a long time to develop a professional relationship with a supervisor, so when another person takes over the role it can feel like the clock is resetting. But you don’t have to give up your job just because there is a new manager in… Read more »
Managing is about more than just being the boss. Your employees want a leader that inspires them and supports them. If you’re currently in a management position or looking to progress into one throughout your career, there are some personal traits or soft skills, you should consider cultivating. Be the leader your team wants. Here are… Read more »
Current standards indicate that most serious job seekers should have a basic LinkedIn profile. But what does that mean for employers? When you’re looking for a new candidate for your open position, and you turn to LinkedIn, what are you really looking for? You can use LinkedIn to get real information that can help inform… Read more »
It can be very frustrating when you realize your newest hire isn’t living up to your expectations. There are a number of reasons the seemingly perfect employee crashes and burns once they start working with you. But that doesn’t mean your first resort needs to be termination. There may be ways to rescue that bad… Read more »
The old adage is true – you do get what you pay for. Since the recession ended, companies have had a hard time reconciling their budget against new-hire salaries. But when a company wants to save money and offers lower salaries, they often have issues with a poor talent pool and high turnover. Those problems… Read more »
Congratulations! Submitting your resume led to a phone call and an interview. Once the interview is complete it is up to the hiring manager to simply make a decision and contact you, right? Wrong. After the interview the ball is still in your court for just a few more moments. Use this time wisely to… Read more »
Generation Y, also called Millennials, are the next big wave to enter the workforce. They think very differently from Generation X and especially the Baby Boomers, so it is important to know how to connect with them. GenY has grown up with access to technology and media that our parents and grandparents could only imagine.… Read more »
You made it through the initial phone screen. You printed out copies of your resume, filed them in your portfolio, and dressed up in your most professional suit. You found your way to the office in spite of questionable directions and you aced the interview. So what happens next? Following up with the hiring manager… Read more »
It can be frustrating when you submit resume after resume to jobs that seem perfect and yet still receive no response back. While competition is fierce in a very one-sided job market today, there are things that may be imperfect on your resume causing recruiters and hiring managers to overlook you as a candidate. Here… Read more »
If you’re a regular visitor to the CornerStone Staffing blog, you know that social media should be an integral component of your recruiting plan. And the latest entry into the social media fray is known as Google+ (or Google Plus). A social media tool that is part of your Google account (which you may use… Read more »
