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Tips to Identify an Employer’s Diversity
Diversity and Inclusion have become the buzzwords in the workplace yet again. We see this trend every few years but this time feels different. It feels like we are speaking collectively for the first time in a long time, and change is coming. But change is hard, really hard. A… more
The Dilemma of Two Job Offers – A Parable
A friend of mine recently entered the market for a new job. The good news is that he was gainfully employed. The bad news was that he had become dissatisfied with the direction that his company was headed. That new direction affected his lifestyle, finances, and offered a limited… more
Does Cultural Fit Exclude Diversity?
It can be a bit of a recruiting paradox. Do you hire for cultural fit or do you hire for diversity? Truth be told, they do not have to be opposing practices. The challenge is to find that comfort zone between the rock and the hard place where you consider all factors and hi… more
Don’t Lose the Job Because You Didn’t Ask Good Interview Questions
Job search protocol is shifting and as an interviewee part of your mission is to ask good questions of the potential employer. You need to be prepared to take advantage of this opportunity to gauge if the position and the company will be a good fit. Insightful questions not only … more
Insider Tips on Working with Recruiters
The following questions and answers were shared at a BSides San Antonio discussion moderated by Kathleen Smith with ClearedJobs.Net. The participating recruiting professionals included Irma Symons HR manager for IPSecure, Bill Bransletter Recruiting Manager with ASG, and KJ Howel… more