Hiring a new employee isn't just bringing in some freelance technician to do some work for a few days, it's adding a new member to a team and a new contributor to the company culture. They need to possess not only the right skills and experience, but the right attitude, work ethic, and sense of [...]
Preparing for an interview means more than just dressing well and sprucing up your resume. You may not realize it, but a big part of the impression you make on others is your ability to interact with them comfortably. A hiring manager or employer will subconsciously like you based on your personality, your physical gestures, [...]
As a job candidate, you want to bring your best game to the interview process. This means outshining other candidates who may have the same education, certifications or experience that you have. So what can you do to stand out from the crowd in order to leave a positive, lasting impression on the hiring manager? [...]
When you're in-between jobs, looking to improve your professional development, or new to an industry it's often difficult to find ways to set yourself apart from other job seekers. Take the time to revamp your resume, and improve your skills and here's how:Get CertifiedGetting certified in software, marketing, and other industry-specific topics will help boost [...]
Tired of living life on the mainland? Ready to move to Hawaii for a change of pace? Then your first task is to find a new job. Looking for a job in Hawaii isn't always easy. After all, given the opportunity, most people would jump at the chance to live and work in paradise. What that translates to [...]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says that job hunters should customize each resume and cover letter to the advertised position. Resumes will benefit from succinct cover letters that ideally will increase engagement while highlighting core competencies. Keep reading to learn how to create the perfect cover letter that will land you an interview and [...]
After years of hard work in your chosen field, you find yourself in the position you've always dreamed of: a C-level executive, a senior manager in charge of several teams, or a highly experienced subject matter expert. But with your unique position comes a new challenge. How do you search for your next job? At [...]
Start-up companies, especially those in technology, are notorious for their casual dress. Boardshorts? Flip-flops? Okay, in many small nimble places employees wear them every day. Think Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook in a hoodie, and he runs the place. Casual dress or not, a suit is the usual uniform for a job interview, even if you [...]
LinkedIn is central to modern business networking, and at the beginning of your career or the start of your business, every link seems valuable. Building out a network of professional connections you have met in your relationships with colleagues, vendors, clients and conference buddies is a no—brainer. It's tempting to build the biggest list and [...]
Can startups make it big in Hawaii? Can new businesses succeed in attracting and retaining local talent? Governor David Ige believes it's not only possible but essential to the healthy growth and sustainability of Hawaii's economy. A combination of legislation, investment funding, and public-private partnerships is behind the push to create a technology innovation hub [...]
