When an Employer Gives You a “Thumbs Down” on Social Media

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Social media can be a great way to get your name in front of an employer. It can even be a great way to actually talk to an employer! (LinkedIn’s “in mail,” for example allows you to send an e-mail to a hiring manager even if he or she is not in your “network.”) But… Read more »

Telecommuting Helps Relieve Job Stress

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People who work primarily at home report having more satisfaction with their job than those who work mostly at the office, according to a study from the University of Wisconsin. The major advantage of working at home (which, according to the study, is telecommuting at least three days a week), is that there is less… Read more »

Interview Questions YOU Should be Asking the Interviewer

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When interviewing for a job, you naturally are trying your best to impress a prospective employer, and much of your time has most likely been spent preparing for an interviewer’s questions. But it is important to remember that a job interview is a two-way street.  You need to make sure that this is a place… Read more »

What is Temp-to-Hire and Why You Should Consider It

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If your Winston Resources staffing consultant contacts you about a temp-to-hire position, this is good news. It means if you take the assignment and do well in it, the employer may decide to hire you onto its own payroll. A temp-to-hire assignment is really the best of both worlds. You can “try out” a company… Read more »