Job Search Tools: The Blog Impact
As the reach of social media expands, more job seekers are using this medium to find jobs. Whether you simply post your resume on your blog, tweet about your job search, or leverage your social networks…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Job Hunting
Should I Include a Photo on My Resume?
When you are creating your resume, it can be very tempting to include a photo, particularly if you have a template that has a space for it. While at first glance it may seem as though putting your photo…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Job Hunting - Resume Tips
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Social Media Consultant
Once you make the decision to take advantage of the numerous benefits that social media has to offer, it is vital to work with someone who can steer your company in the right direction. Whether you plan…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Social Media Tips and Tricks Series
Grown Up Mean Girls: Bullies in the Workplace
[caption id="attachment_328" align="alignright" width="300" caption="© Sophia Winters - Fotolia.com"][/caption]Lately we've all become more aware of the consequences of unchecked bullying in schools. Scary…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Manager's Corner, Working and Workplaces
Reach, Recruit and Retain IT Talent
Your IT department is the backbone of your success as an organization, and it is vital to ensure that you have the best talent--and that you can keep this talent working for you. This industry is expected…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Manager's Corner
Am I Overqualified?
No job candidate wants to hear the dreaded, "you're overqualified for this position" in an interview, but it does happen. How you handle yourself in the rest of the interview will determine whether or…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Job Hunting - Interviewing
Big Data + Big Biology = A Big New Field: Quantified Health
[caption id="attachment_299" align="alignright" width="300" caption="© michelangelus - Fotolia.com"][/caption]Something big is on the horizon. Two of the biggest trends in technology and science are meeting…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: News
Attract the Best Candidates Through Consistent Branding
[caption id="attachment_292" align="alignright" width="232" caption="© Ben Chams - Fotolia.com"][/caption]Have you given any thought to your employment brand? Savvy companies know that presenting an attractive…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Social Media Tips and Tricks Series, Manager's Corner
Pinterest Tips for Business Marketers
If you are female and living in the center of the country, chances are you've discovered Pinterest. And if you've discovered it, chances are you are now in need of a 12-step program. Your family really…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Social Media Tips and Tricks Series
Hiring Mistakes That Lead to Mediocrity
Top performing employees drive success by producing eight to ten times more than your company's second-tier employees, according to Topgrading author Brad Smart. Everyone wants to hire the A-listers, but…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Manager's Corner