Eliminating bias in the hiring process has been a noble decades-long effort in the business world. We can carefully assess the skills of candidates. We can work harder to recruit from a broader pool of candidates and, although we've done very well in moving the ball forward, there are still a few lingering inherent biases [...]
Searching for a job can be a stressful process and the current environment has presented extra challenges for Hawaii job seekers. While it is tough, there are steps that can be taken to make that job search more effective and even more enjoyable. Below are several tips that pros use before, during, and after the [...]
When you're hiring web developers, you might be focused mainly on their technical skills. There are good reasons for this—you need developers who can tackle your most challenging projects efficiently and who are up to date on the latest practices in web development. However, it's also important to look at candidates' "soft skills," the less [...]
No one likes rejection. It's our human nature to want acceptance. So, it's no surprise we would feel lousy, at first, if we get rejected for a job. It's especially difficult if we don't know why we were rejected. However, you can bounce back better than ever before after you hear the dreaded "no." Here [...]
Always bring your "A" game! When people first begin their career search they are proactive and interview differently than someone searching for a position later in life. If you hope to have a career that lasts a lifetime, the best thing you can do for yourself is to understand that in today's competitive job market, [...]
If you're looking for a new position or career opportunity, chances are you'll encounter a group interview at some point during your job search. In a group interview, instead of flying solo in an interview, you'll go through an interview process with anywhere between two and fifty other candidates. Group interviews are an increasingly popular [...]
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, [...]
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 Certified Getting certified in software, marketing, and other industry-specific topics will [...]
It's always important to dress your best for a job interview, but what do you do when the weather is warm? While some companies may advertise business casual or aloha attire for their employees, a job interview is the one day where you need to dress to impress. Follow these tips for dressing smart in [...]
Forbes magazine states that the average job ad receives at least 118 applicants, but only 28 percent are offered an interview that lasts around 40 minutes long. It may take up to two weeks to hear from back from the hiring manager. Posting job ads, screening applications and interviewing candidates is exhausting and time-consuming, so [...]
