June 2014

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June 30, 2014

Evaluating Your Options After a Corporate Takeover

Mergers rarely leave personnel untouched. Teams are reorganized, roles are shifted and redundant staff are let go. All tough spots to be in when the changes don't align with your career goals. Today Taunee Besson, career transitions expert and President and Principal Consultant at Dallas-based Career Dimensions answers the big questions about…

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June 27, 2014

Isn’t the Candidate Curious?

Asking the wrong questions in an interview can put off an interviewer pretty quickly. Hopefully candidates know to table inquiries into vacation time and compensation until the negotiation process. Failing to ask any questions of the interviewer – or to ask enough of them – could be as bad a…

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June 26, 2014

The Ideal Workspace

There's more to productivity than maintaining mental focus. The configuration of your workspace can play a huge role in how well you work. If your eyes are strained or you spend a good part of the day in unnatural positions (head cocked to hold a phone to your ear, for…

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June 25, 2014

Why Don’t We Forget How to Ride Bikes?

Probably everyone reading this article can ride a bike. In my neighborhood, riding a bike was a rite of passage, a means of transportation and a symbol of freedom. People from all walks of life and economic backgrounds know how to ride bikes. You might call it a universal success…

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June 24, 2014

Fisher & Phillips Releases Version 2 of FMLA Leave App

Editor's note: This press release regarding an FMLA leave app may be of interest to HR professionals - or anyone hoping to take some of the guesswork out of FMLA leave administration. New Version Rolled Out During National SHRM Conference Atlanta and Orlando (June 23, 2014) – Fisher & Phillips…

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June 23, 2014

When Stepping Down is Stepping Up

Taking a cut in pay can be well worth it if the change comes with a new opportunity and the potential for growth. Stepping down doesn't always mean taking a step back. Today we feature a post from Conselium regular Taunee Besson, career transitions expert and President and Principal Consultant…

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June 20, 2014

The Secrets of Successful Job Seekers

Being able to set oneself apart is arguably the most important weapon in a job seeker’s arsenal. Having the requisite skills and experience will only get you so far when you’re in competition with a score of other candidates with similar backgrounds and abilities. One way to distinguish yourself is…

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June 19, 2014

What Millennials Want

Opinions are squarely divided about Millennials. Some associate young professionals with a sense of entitlement, others say that the entrepreneurial spirit is pervasive among them. Though attitudes about this group are fairly diverse, their expectations and demands are less so. Here's a peak into what Millennials want to see in…

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June 18, 2014

Did You “Show Up” to the Meeting?

Attitude is everything. When you're a leader, the way you carry yourself and engage and motivate the team will directly impact the organization's performance. Zackarie Lemelle, CPC, CBC and Managing Partner of Leadership Engagement Services at The Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) is an expert in leadership and business re-engineering and…

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June 17, 2014

Let’s Get Creative

Earlier this year, Recruiter.com covered an interesting recruiting technique employed by FP7, an ad agency in Dubai. Apparently the agency hid prepaid cell phones inside hollowed-out books and mailed them to top talent. And if the prospective hire cracked the cover, he’d find the gem, preprogrammed with the phone number…