According to the September 2022 CompTIA Tech Jobs Report, the IT unemployment rate was at 2.3% in August. The increase from 1.7% the previous month likely was because the overall US unemployment rate increased. Also, large IT companies laid off employees. Plus, many IT employees left their jobs for other opportunities. The U.S. Bureau […]
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Success in interviews requires more than showing how your skills and experience equip you for a role. It also involves knowing as much information as possible about the company. Researching the organization before an interview increases your odds of advancing in the hiring process. It also impacts whether you receive a job offer. Discover […]
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Becoming a better leader increases your teammates’ engagement and performance. This elevates success for you, your team, and the organization. Increasing your leadership effectiveness requires understanding your motivations, strengths, and weaknesses. It also involves openly communicating, promoting growth, and implementing feedback. Elevating your impact as a leader increases your colleagues’ and coworkers’ productivity and […]
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Looking for hard and soft skills when hiring is important. This includes seeking resilience in the best talent. The increasing complexity of work environments requires employees to adapt quickly. They must effectively handle stressful situations to continue to move forward. Uncovering resilience in candidates involves knowing what to look for during interviews. This helps […]
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The impressions you make throughout the recruiting process impact how candidates feel about working for your company. This affects whether current and future candidates decide to apply with or accept job offers from your organization. Many candidates share their impressions of a company on Glassdoor or other employer review sites. This influences whether other […]
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If you advance enough in the interview process, you may be asked for a list of job references. These references might be contacted to endorse your skills and qualifications. As a result, you should carefully decide who you would like to serve as a reference. These professionals must attest to your work ethic, character, […]
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RightStone is one of 101 winning companies named to the 2022 Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work list in the Micro (10-24 employees) category. The annual workplace award recognizes companies for creating a work environment that employees value. This is the second consecutive year RightStone has made the list. The Dallas Business Journal has been recognizing the top […]
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Your cover letter introduces you to a hiring manager. It helps the manager form an impression of you as a candidate. Your cover letter also highlights why you are the best candidate for the position. This impacts whether you are contacted for an interview. As a result, you want your cover letter to be […]
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Biases in your hiring process impact the diversity of your workforce. These conscious or unconscious beliefs cause certain candidates to be hired rather than others who may be more successful in a role. Your employees’ diversity impacts their creativity, innovation, and productivity. This affects your company’s bottom line, reputation, and competitive edge. As a […]
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Maintaining open communication with your employees encourages them to share their ideas to improve the organization. Open communication also notifies you of problems, conflicts, questions, and concerns that must be resolved. Encouraging open communication with your team promotes engagement, productivity, and collaboration. It also elevates job satisfaction, employee morale, and retention. Implement these five […]
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