Don’t Just Think About Asking for a Raise in 2016. Get It!
Asking for a pay raise? That’s never easy. For most people, the process is awkward and anxiety-provoking. But if you truly deserve a raise in 2016, you need to move past your discomfort – and get paid what you’re worth. Use these tips from our Murfreesboro staffing service to get your ducks in a row, […]
Not a Mind Reader? 6 Things Your Supervisor Wishes You Knew
Work would be so much easier if you had psychic abilities. You’d be able to: know what your boss was thinking anticipate his frustrations understand how to exceed his expectations …all without him ever having to utter a single word! Sadly, however, the vast majority of us has no psychic ability whatsoever. But even if […]
Personality and Job Fit: Find the right position for your natural traits
Are you in the right job for your personality? The simple fact is, certain personality types naturally complement certain types of work. And when you work at a job that’s a great fit for you, you’re more likely to be happy, fulfilled in your work and successful. Today, Wood Personnel presents some common personality categories […]
Is Your Resume Up to Snuff – Really?
Send a cover letter – no, wait – don’t send a cover letter. Lead off with an objective statement – scratch that – lead off with a list of accomplishments. Integrate your résumé with your social media profiles – or on second thought – keep the two separate. With so much résumé information available online […]
Ace Your Next Behavioral Interview – No Matter What Type of Job You’re Seeking
While in an interview, you probably expect to answer questions like: “What was your last job like?” “Why are you interested in the available position?” “Why should we hire you?” These are all standard questions designed to gain more information about your skills and experience. But are you prepared to answer questions like: “What is […]
Upcoming Interview? Ideas for Making a Positive, Lasting First Impression
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Research by Princeton psychologists Janine Willis and Alexander Todorov reveals that all it takes is a tenth of a second to form an impression of a stranger from his face, and that longer exposures don’t significantly alter those impressions (although they might boost your […]
