by Bernie | Jul 15, 2014 | Salary/Compensation
Earlier in my career, I took a job because it allowed me to start shifting my career in another direction. I wasn’t in love with it but knew it was a good move for me. About 1.5 years into the role, I took a chance and expressed an interest in doing something else...
by Bernie | Jul 11, 2014 | Interviewing
Several years ago, I interviewed someone for an Executive Administrative Assistant position. Because the previous Assistant left the company after 20 years due to harassment from a peer, I knew the next person coming through the door would have to be strong enough to...
by Bernie | Jul 8, 2014 | Salary/Compensation
As a former recruiting leader, I have encountered numerous times when one of my team members or I would extend a job offer to a candidate only to have their current employer counter it with an offer of their own. Some candidates accepted the counter offer while...
by Bernie | Jun 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
When conducting a job search, there are so many things you could do that the possibilities can be downright overwhelming. In the 25 years I spent doing corporate recruiting, I saw candidates do many things to get a job – some good, some not so good, and some “what...
by Bernie | May 30, 2014 | Salary/Compensation
My, how the world has changed! Employees don’t make money like they used to. In the early years of my career, a basic raise was 6% – a basic every nine months! Roll the clock forward to today. A decent raise is 3% if you’re lucky. Many employees only see...
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