Career Advice
Working Remotely Has Advantages & Disadvantages…Is it Right for You?
In 2015, it was estimated that almost 45% of US employees worked remotely, mostly from home. By 2020, it is estimated that about 50% of the workforce will be working remotely. Cloud services, mobile platforms and videoconferencing have made remote…
- Categorized: Candidate Advice, Career Advice, Hiring Manager Advice
Does a Desk Change at Work Increase Productivity?
September 7, 2016 By Christy Fox, Marketing Specialist Your work space is important to your productivity, your mood, and what you can get accomplished in the office. Whether you are in your own office, a cubicle, or an open work…
- Categorized: Candidate Advice, Career Advice, Hiring Manager Advice
- Tagged: change, Direct Recruiters, DRI, moving desks, space, work environment, Workplace
Interviews: The Most Common Questions Answered
July 27, 2016 By Christy Fox, Marketing Specialist You have a job interview coming up and you’re beginning to prepare by planning your outfit, confirming the time and place, and printing out resumes, cover letters, and reference sheets. More importantly,…
- Categorized: Candidate Advice, Career Advice
- Tagged: candidate advice, common interview questions, Direct Recruiters, DRI, Interview, interview questions, Job, Job Search
Top 10 Reasons Why Good People Quit
February 3, 2016 According to the US Department of Labor and Statistics, turnover can cost an organization 33% of an employee’s total compensation including both salary and benefits. But the impact is not only financial it also affects employee morale.…
- Categorized: Career Advice, Hiring Manager Advice
- Tagged: Career Growth, Coaching Employees, Company Culture Fit, Decision Making Power, Direct Recruiters, DRI, Employee Value, Inc., Job Description, Leadership, Mismatch in Hiring, People Skills, Raises & Promotions, Why Good People Quit, Work/Life Balance
Importance of Cross Training in the Workplace
While cross training is popular in sports and a great way of developing fitness, there’s another type of cross training that has become popular in business that is beneficial to the fitness and overall health of both companies and employees.…
Reasons You Aren’t Reaching Your Career Goals
Have you been passed up for a promotion lately? Are you not where you thought you would be in career by now? You’re smart, hard-working, and creative. So what’s the problem? There are a number of very real reasons that…
What Today’s Employers Expect From Employees
These days, employers look for skills beyond the ‘academic qualifications’ of candidates. Many of them believe that academic qualifications and experience are something that can easily be found but the right combination of characteristics that help a company make money…
Candidate Background Checks More Important Than Ever by Dan Charney, President, DRI
A significant number of job candidates falsify information on their resumes. Surprisingly, many applicants who fabricate their information still land the job. How is that possible? According to Neil Adelman, President of Safeguard, a comprehensive background screening company in Beachwood,…
7 Factors That Influence Whether You Get Hired or Not
What is going through a hiring manager’s head when selecting a candidate? There are 7 top factors that influence their decision making about whether you get hired: A Great Resume. To get noticed in the first place, you have to…
- Categorized: Candidate Advice, Career Advice
- Tagged: Direct Recruiters, Hiring decisions, Hiring Influences, hiring managers, Inc. DRI, Online Presence, Positive attitude, Resumes, Social Media
7 Things Successful People Have in Common
Success has nothing to do with luck. Success begins when developing a successful mindset. This mindset in turn builds character and ultimately creates success. There are 7 things that all successful people have in common. Not to worry if you…