“If you don’t create a culture, a culture will create itself, and it won’t be good. If it hasn’t been nurtured, you can assume it’s the wrong culture.” - Bill Emerson, Vice Chairman, Quicken Loans Whether you manage a small team of individuals, or an entire organization, you own a culture. And the effectiveness [...]
Nowadays, before you are selected for an in person interview with the company you're looking to work for, the HR department wants to conduct a phone interview to see if you are worth moving along to the next stage in the process. Your resume earned you the phone interview; now it's your chance to earn [...]
The best sales professionals around the world are beginning to recognize that the skills they need to compete in their respective industries today look quite different than they did – even just 10 years ago. Why did this change occur? Business needs and solutions are more complex in today’s business world than ever before. If [...]
Times have changed! The application process is completely different then it was 10 years ago. No more paper applications, most companies have leaned on the internet for job postings. So how does someone follow up on a submitted resume? Or try to show an employer they are interested in a position while being a needle [...]
It's not always about experience and qualifications....It’s about how prepared you are. Prepping for an interview is one of the most commonly missed steps in process. Don't just walk in and wing it..... Do some "homework" Take 10 minutes and check out the company website. Find 1-2 things that you like about the company. Prepare [...]
Being in the learning & development field, I know that as soon as I use the word “accountability,” people start running for cover. And it’s not just non-management employees that run for the hills, I’ve seen plenty of folks in leadership positions shy away from the word and struggle with what it really means. The [...]
Many companies overlook the significant impact that developing and empowering employees has on the overall business and the employees themselves. The importance of empowering employees in the workplace is clear when the benefits of doing so are understood and not underestimated. Employee empowerment creates individual and group confidence, enabling people to work more efficiently and [...]
Social Media can MAKE or BREAK your job search. With Summer right around the corner it's prime time for festivals, BBQ's, weddings, and sandy beaches. That being said, it's wise to make sure that your social media presence stays professional. According to CNN.com, a whopping "70 percent of U.S. business managers say [...]
Regardless of your industry, it is imperative that sales professionals do what it takes to truly understand their customer’s primary business objectives and come up with solutions accordingly. More often than not, too many assumptions are made with regard to what the prospect’s issues are, how severe they might be, and how eager the prospect [...]
Candidates put a lot of time and energy into constructing their resumes, cover letters, and even what they wear for the interview. While this shows great preparation for this phase in the job acquisition process, they often miss a crucial component of interview etiquette: the “thank you.” Sending a thank-you letter sets you apart. If it’s [...]
