Posts Tagged ‘job search’
How Recruitment can Help Build a Positive Work Environment
There is no doubt a work environment that promotes camaraderie and healthy competition keeps employee satisfaction ratings high. More so if the company provides opportunities for individual growth. This practice fosters loyalty in employees and builds a positive culture in the organization. Maintaining a constructive and productive atmosphere in the office is undeniably a huge…
Read MoreThese Skills Will Help You Perform Well in Any Job
Some skills, such as some technical skills, are quickly outdated. Engineers, for example, often become managers or salespeople if they do not update their technical skills. There are some skills, however, that are helpful in any job and do not become obsolete. You will learn about these skills in this article. It is important for…
Read MoreBest Practices For Formatting Your Resume
As you embark on a job search, your resume is your main asset—one which you’re using to get noticed. Sloppy resumes aren’t getting you anywhere. To be successful, your resume should be framed, structured, and cleaned up to project the image of a professional who means business. You need to be both intentional and disciplined…
Read More5 Job Hunting Trends and Tips for 2022
The events of 2021 have ensured that the job market has changed more in a year than in virtually any other 12-month period in living memory. Moreover, a global pandemic, the rise in cybersecurity concerns, increased automation, and various other factors mean that a successful application today might not be the same as one even…
Read MoreKeeping Employees Engaged and Productive in the Pandemic
The pandemic has taken a toll on many of us. We’ve been juggling work and home life, leading to fatigue for some. It’s not surprising that the number one complaint among employees is lack of sleep. This blog post will focus on how we can keep our employees engaged and productive as things start to…
Read MoreHow Employers’ Perspectives on Remote Working Have Changed
The rising acceptance of remote working by employers – and the expectation of remote working options being on the table for employees – is one of the key shifts to have come about because of the pandemic. We recently hosted a panel debate with several business leaders from a variety of industries, to try and…
Read MoreFPC RESPONDS TO THE ECOMONIC RECOVERY WITH SIGNIFICANT REVENUE GROWTH AND EXPANDS ITS DIGITAL FOOTPRINT WITH A REDESIGNED WEBSITE
NEW YORK, August 4, 2021– F-O-R-T-U-N-E Personnel Consultants (FPC) a nationwide network of over 60 franchised executive recruitment offices, announced today its revenue was up 55% and job placements were up 65% in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2020. The second quarter of 2021 was the highest production…
Read MoreLeveraging Job References to Boost Your Candidacy
By Steve Margalit, FPC Many job seekers view the process of providing references to prospective employers as a burden. They see this task as a potential landmine that could only hurt their chances of landing their next job. But this is the wrong way to view references; candidates need to see their references as an…
Read MoreCareer Mapping 101: Taking the Reins of Your Future
By Jeff Herzog, President, FPC National Too often, people take a passive approach to their careers. They spend years working hard at their jobs, hoping to be recognized and given the opportunity to advance. And while this strategy does work for some in the long run, more often it results in being passed over for…
Read MoreInterviewers: Bring Out the Best in Your Candidates
By Steve Margalit, FPC It’s perfectly natural: Many job applicants get flustered and tongue-tied on interviews. Others may be more relaxed, but they still do not know how to convey their value when speaking with a prospective employer. Does this mean they are not the right fit for your company? Hardly. Just because some candidates…
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