Now in their Farewell Season, American Idol actually has a lot in common with the recruiting industry. In what is very much an extended job interview search for the next big music star, there is a lot that companies and hiring managers can learn about hiring from the show – believe it or not.
We could all use some career advice from time to time. Whether it’s simply for motivation, to gain a new perspective, or to get help with a specific career issue, there is no shortage of people willing to help. If you want to get the best advice it’s a good idea to listen to what the world’s best business leaders have to say
You have a job vacancy. Someone has either been promoted, moved on or was fired. Now you are faced with filling a void. However, before you hit the speed dial button and send the new job opening to a headhunter, it’s important to get things organized on your end.
Each month we’ll share a little from each of the seven steps. This month: If steps 1-6 have failed and one of your Rockstars does leave, have a system in place to replace them FAST!
Everyone wants to be that rockstar job candidate whom the top companies in the industry are fighting over. We want to be sought after; we want to be a big deal. But, if you want to get to this point in your career, you need to go above and beyond if you want to stand out among the hundreds or even thousands of other finance job candidates who want to work for the same company and get the same jobs as you.
To eliminate the pretenders from the contenders and hire a marketing professional that can be a long term solution, you need to ask the right questions during the interview
Being a good interviewee is not just about how you present yourself and your actions on the day of the interview; it starts with proper preparation in the days leading up to it. Working with a recruiter can help you with the preparation.
No one wants to get laid off or fired, but it happens, even to good employees. When times are tight, finance companies have to make hard decisions about their staff. To ensure you are not caught completely off-guard and can create time to start looking for alternative career options, you need to be aware of the signs that you might be the next employee on the chopping block.
Top level marketing talent doesn’t stay on the market long – they are in high demand, and proactive companies act swiftly to ensure their company gets top job candidates before you do
