10 Vital Traits to Maintain Your Success in Leadership
So after paying your dues and earning your stripes, you’ve reached a leadership position. Congratulations. But be aware of 10 leadership truths.
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Category: Human Resources
How New Managers Can Win as Great Communicators
Poor communication results in managerial dysfunction because a significant number of workers is mistakenly promoted into management. Consequently, here’s how new managers typically misfire in communication and what they can do to avoid it.
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HR — Avoid the 10 Most Common Background Screening Gaffes
In human resources, all background checks are not equal. It’s important to avoid the 10 most-common background-screening errors.
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Career Advice — Avoid Applying for Jobs Online
As a job-hunter you know that a significant number of companies, nonprofits and public-sector agencies use an online tracking system to accept applications and screen out applicants. It cuts down on their paper work and saves them time. If you must apply for jobs online, you can take steps to stand out from the competing applicants to sail through human-resources filtering systems.
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Increase Your Job Chances if You Have to Interview on the Phone
Face time, of course, is best if you’re interviewing for a job. However, headhunters and many companies schedule introductory telephone interviews. Pat yourself on the back. Even if it’s not an in-person meeting, a telephone interview is a good omen. The employer already thinks enough of you to schedule a discussion.
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