Our idea of what hiring was solidified around the 80s, a decade with a fast-paced corporate culture. In the 80s, screening candidates was all about filtering through the waves of under-qualified and over-confident resumes. It wasn't a struggle to find good people with the right qualifications. However, it was a struggle to sort them from [...]
Be the change you want to see in the world. This is a common motivational saying that we wholeheartedly agree with for the hiring industry. The available workforce currently job-hunting rarely matches role-demand perfectly. There will always be more entry and mid-level professionals when you're hiring for leads. There will always be more majority demographic [...]
[Continued from "How to Plan for a Successful Career Change - Part 1"]What to Consider Before a Career ChangeOkay, so you know your current role is lame and you could really rock the career ladder somewhere else. But how do you plan for making a serious career change? Let's dive into the considerations before you [...]
Making a career change is a normal part of professional life. Sometimes it's necessary to make a strategic career move to follow your dreams, your ambitions, and find a workplace where you can thrive. You can teach yourself new skills, make a lateral move, or even change careers entirely. Onward and Upward A singular job [...]
Only the best athletes in various sports categories make it to the Olympics. Fewer still win the gold, silver, and bronze medals as the whole world watches. Few people have earned this glory in the past, and several are from Hawaii. The Olympic season is here again, and the Olympian spirit is alive and thriving in [...]
Complications from coronavirus may have slowed the economy, but businesses are still hiring. Some businesses are actually thriving in these pandemic conditions, thus, certain types of professional positions may be in even greater demand. But candidates must present records that are as spotless as possible. Social media profiles, posts, and comments are one source of [...]
Calling 2020 a "rough year" is an understatement. In a period marked by the advent of COVID-19, and underscored by sweeping societal change, many students found their post-graduation plans put on hold or canceled altogether. In fact, the labor participation rate for recent grads fell from 86% in 2019 to 78% in 2020.As we emerge from the pandemic, [...]
In the past, company safety policies are revealed during new hire onboarding, not during recruitment. While each company's workflow is unique, most safety policies are determined more by the industry than individual company practices. Teams that work in high places use fall protection. Those in kitchens wear gloves and close-toed shoes. Where each team allows [...]
It should come as no surprise, but the field of information technology is the fastest growing industry in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this industry will experience 11% over the next decade, outpacing everything else. The outlook for IT jobs located specifically in Hawaii is in lockstep with the international outlook. [...]
Building your social media team is about more than just gaining more people to perform the tasks of a social media campaign. You want to build a team that works together, fulfilling specific roles that both compliment and check each other. This is the best way to have both harmonious teamwork and create some truly [...]
