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A Quick Guide to Asking for Feedback After a Job Rejection [Email Template]
Career Advice · May 3, 2023Time to Read: 5 minutes
Asking for Feedback After Job Rejection Summary:
- Understand that job rejection is not a direction reflection on you or your skillset, and in fact, asking for feedback after being rejected from a job is a big career growth move.
- Responding and asking for feedback after job rejection is often an overlooked step in the job search/interview process.
- A lay out of the key points to include in addition to a job rejection email template to produce an effective and thoughtful follow-up.
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Tailor Your Resume to Any Job Using These 6 Tips
Career Advice, Hiring Advice · March 13, 2023Time to Read: 6 mins
Tailor Your Resume to the Job Description Summary:
- Job searching online is convenient, but the vast reach of the internet means that most jobs receive many unqualified applicants.
- Many companies utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to help sift through applicant resumes.
- Use the tips below to tailor your resume to the job description and ensure it makes it through ATS.
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An Organized Approach on How to Handle Job Rejection
Career Advice · February 27, 2023Time to Read: 4 min
How to Handle Job Rejection Summary:
- Rejection stinks.
- Redirecting your mindset towards job rejection goes a long way.
- We explore three questions to ask yourself to help guide you in how to handle job rejection.
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PROFILES WINS CLEARLYRATED’S 2023 BEST OF STAFFING CLIENT AND TALENT DIAMOND AWARDS
News · February 7, 2023Diamond award winners have won the Best of Staffing award for at least 5 years in a row, consistently earning industry-leading satisfaction scores from their clients and placed talent.
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7 Tips Recruiters Want Job Seekers to Know
Career Advice · December 8, 2022Time to Read: 6 mins
- We asked some Profiles recruiters what tips they want job seekers to know.
- Being prepared for interviews, asking questions, and showcasing your personality will help recruiters find you a suitable job fit.
- Put trust in your recruiters because they are your biggest advocates and want you to succeed.
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Top 5 Questions to Ask to Get More Involved at Work
Career Advice · November 2, 2022Time to read: 3 min
Getting More Involved with Work Summary:
- We spend the better part of our lives at work.
- Ask these top five questions to your human resources and/or operations team to get more involved with work.
- How you can best promote employee engagement.
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7 Ways You Can Optimize Your Remote Job Search Strategy
Career Advice · October 11, 2022Time to read: 5 mins
Optimize Your Remote Job Search Strategy Summary:
- Searching for a remote job can be daunting with the overwhelming amount of remote opportunities out there.
- It is important to know establish what you want in a remote job before starting your search.
- Updating your resume and LinkedIn profile, virtual networking, and using keywords can help refine your remote job search.
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Strengthening Your Mind & Overcoming the Sunday Scaries
Career Advice, Hiring Advice · October 4, 2022Time to read: 5 mins
Overcoming the Sunday Scaries Summary:
- The Sunday Scaries are a real thing; psychologically referred to as anticipatory anxiety.
- Work is the main source of the Sunday Scaries. Companies are working towards more initiatives around workplace mental health.
- Tips to strengthen the ability to control your mind and thoughts and reframe your mindset around Sundays.
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After an Interview Thank You Email Sample
Career Advice · September 22, 2022Time to read: 2 min
Interview Thank You Email Sample Summary:
- Two after an interview thank you email samples and subject lines provided in this blog post.
- A well written thank you email sent within 24 hours after the interview can position you as a powerhouse that the employer should move quickly on.
- Collect the names and emails of every person you meet with during the interview process and send each an individual a personalized thank you email.
- Express your gratitude, recap your transferrable skills with enthusiasm, and offer a strong close.
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What to Expect When Starting a New Job and Onboarding Remotely
Career Advice · September 19, 2022Time to Read: 6 mins
Starting a New Job and Onboarding Remotely Summary:
- Before starting a remote job, there are various things you can do to set yourself up for success within your first week.
- Companies should consider all factors of their remote onboarding process to eliminate potential hiccups for new employees.
- Building relationships at a new job is different when you are remote, but there are ways to connect with your coworkers even from a distance.
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Deciding Whether to Job Search During a Recession
Career Advice · September 9, 2022Time to Read: 3 minutes
Job Search During a Recession:
- There is no right or wrong answer for deciding to job search during a recession.
- Be realistic in your expectations and be flexible within in your search.
- Reevaluate the industry and job you are searching for during this time.
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How Do You Conduct a Reference Check
Hiring Advice · August 31, 2022Time to Read: 3 minutes
Reference Check Summary:
- Four types of references to ask for.
- Three references should be spoken to thoroughly.
- What questions to ask during the reference check phone call.
- What questions to avoid in a reference check.
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Effective Performance Improvement Plans
Hiring Advice · August 3, 2022Time to Read: 6 minutes
Performance Improvement Plans Summary:
- A PIP is a tool that offers a commitment from the manager to the employee to help them improve.
- Include these 5 pieces of information to deliver a well thought plan to help get the employee back on track to being successful and achieving their goals.
- The length of time for a PIP can last 30, 60, or 90 days depending on the objective.
- Operational tips to help avoid putting employees on a PIP.
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3 Prong Approach to Keep Candidates Warm
Hiring Advice · July 28, 2022Time to read: 3 minutes
How to Keep Candidates Warm Summary:
- Why it is important to have a talent pool at the ready for both hiring surges and freezes.
- Companies have many reasons why they stall on hiring candidates right away. We map the top reasons.
- A surefire approach to keeping candidates warm without losing out on talent.
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What You Need to Know About a Four Day Work Week
Career Advice, Hiring Advice · July 18, 2022Time to Read: 6 mins
Four Day Work Week Summary:
- A four day work week refers to a 32 hour work week with the same pay rate as a 40 hour work week.
- Priorities are shifting in the workforce and employees value work-life balance.
- There are many benefits to a four day work week for both employees and companies alike.
- Various companies across the globe have adopted a four day work week using a range of models.
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Medical Marijuana and Drug Testing for a New Job
Career Advice, Hiring Advice · June 27, 2022Time to read: 5 min
Medical Marijuana and Drug Testing for a New Job Summary:
- A list of states which legalized medical marijuana use and recreational use.
- Each state varies with their employment protection laws. Here is what you should know when drug testing for a new job.
- Ask your Recruiter in advance if the employer has a zero-tolerance policy.
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PROFILES SECURES CLEARLYRATED'S 2022 DIAMOND AWARD
News · April 4, 2022Diamond award winners have won the Best of Staffing award for at least 5 years in a row, consistently earning industry-leading satisfaction scores.
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Creative Recruitment Strategies to Manage a Job Applicant Surge
Hiring Advice · March 23, 2022Time to read: 5 mins
Creative Recruitment Strategies Summary:
- A job applicant surge is promising, but is the talent pool filled with qualified applicants?
- Despite a candidate-driven market, companies are becoming more specified and trying to get the most out of their candidate search.
- Creative recruitment strategies attributed to a well established recruitment process effectively attract and engage candidates from the start.
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Employer Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
Career Advice, Coronavirus Updates, Hiring Advice · November 2, 2021Time to Read: 6 minutes
COVID-19 Vaccine Workplace Summary:
- Employers are trying to do right by their workforce.
- FAQ list to understand what employers can and cannot do when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Updates from the CDC; exploring workplace vaccination programs.
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13 Technology Buzzwords that Will Never Leave Our Vocabulary
Career Advice · October 12, 2021Time to read: 3 mins
Technology Buzzwords Summary:
- This technology buzzword glossary covers the basics in terms of terminology often used today and for the foreseeable future.
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