Helpful Job Resource Blog

Feb 20, 2020  |
Employers,  |
Mitchell Riley,  |

There comes a point in your life when you wake up and are hit with the sudden realization that you’re essentially reliving the same day every day—each morning you wake up, go to work, do the same tasks, and come back home only to start all of it again the next day. 

It’s a sobering moment when you realize that your current job doesn’t ignite a passion within you anymore.

If you’re in a similar situation, the chances are that your current career path makes you feel trapped. If such is the case, here are a few steps you should take to make some progress in your career.

Feb 13, 2020  |
Employers,  |
Mitchell Riley,  |

Whether it’s time for your annual raise or a performance meeting where you’re hoping to discuss the prospects of your salary, the mere thought of negotiation can often send us into a state of panic.

While for some people, a salary negotiation brings all their self-esteem issues to life and shines a bright light on their shortcomings; for others, it may awaken the pride monster than resides within them.

Either way, salary negotiation is a daunting task—especially because it entails excessive self-reflection as well as critiquing your work. So if you foresee a salary negotiation soon for your job, here are a few tips and tricks that can help you out!

Feb 6, 2020  |
Employers,  |
Mitchell Riley,  |

Whether you’re looking for a desk job or applying for a construction job, there’s a common denominator to all kinds of jobs that sends a chill down your spine—an interview.

Sweaty palms, shaking legs, and a stuttering voice are some ways through which the anxiety manifests for the dreaded interview—especially now that phone interviews are becoming an important part of the recruiting process.

Jan 26, 2020  |
Employers,  |
Mitchell Riley,  |

With increases in risk exposure, performance monitoring, and administrative challenges, the restoration industry faces more immense challenges. Amidst these adversities, running a successful business is harder than ever. 

Management is constantly dealing with the pressure of getting the job done, while also maintaining standard service levels. However impossible they may seem, these hurdles can be overcome with the right skilled technicians.

Jan 19, 2020  |
Employers,  |
Mitchell Riley,  |

If the recruitment cycle at your company has just ended, it’s likely that you’ll have a number of new hires joining from the start of next week. 

This is a crucial time, because the on-boarding process plays a central role in an employee’s long-term experience with your company. You need to help them ease into the new environment and gradually familiarize them with the norms of the company. 

Without proper guidance and a formal orientation, new recruits will not reach their full potential—and that’s not an outcome employers want to see! 

Jan 11, 2020  |
Employers,  |
Mitchell Riley,  |

Around 385 million working days are lost annually due to workplace conflicts! These conflicts largely arise due to problem-focused mindsets that aggravate situations rather than solving them. 

The true strength of a workforce is tested during a time crunch or work crisis. But this is also when most employees fail to adopt a solution-focused attitude. 

The worst-case scenario for a company is when there’s a challenge, but employees refuse to collaborate. They need to be reminded that it’s the solution they’re seeking; pursuing the problem will only create more damage.

Jan 5, 2020  |
Employers,  |
Mitchell Riley,  |

Along with mounting global issues such as climate change, population growth, and food shortages, employment prospects don’t seem to be getting any better either. The problem lies in inherent hiring challenges that recruitment companies face. 

Dec 27, 2019  |
Employers,  |
Mitchell Riley,  |

If you have been using those overused jargon and clichés in your resume to get the attention of hiring managers, this time you should try describing your achievements instead. Many job seekers go a little too overboard with their creativity when it comes to choosing the right "corporate buzzwords."

There are many other things that make the hiring managers cringe, and we've compiled all of them here. To identify what could be wrong with your resume. Read on!

Dec 20, 2019  |
Employers,  |
Mitchell Riley,  |

The incorporation of artificial intelligence in almost all fields of life is thrilling and frightening at the same time. While it’s exhilarating to think of all the improvements, it may bring into our lives—from planning what to cook, to performing complex medical surgeries—it’s also frightening when we look at its effects on human interaction.

In 2018, the Pew Research Center interviewed some experts belonging from different industries and professions, to learn about their views on artificial intelligence and its impact on humans in the next ten years (2030). 362 out of 979 experts warned about its implications on the human connection. 

Dec 13, 2019  |
Employers,  |
Mitchell Riley,  |

Spot-on job descriptions are crucial to bringing in the right talent into your organization. Many companies create job descriptions that only convey the technical skills they require on the job - and they believe that their job descriptions are good enough.

IDENTIFY THE WHAT, HOW, AND WHY
Once you’ve picked out the people who’ll be helping you with writing the description; identify the What, How and Why.

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