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2020 Mexico Federal Labor Law Changes
Mexico Federal Labor Law Changes for 2020 On May 1st of 2019, Mexico’s Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare posted in the Federal Official Gazette the much-expected Labor Reform which modifies a large number of provisions of interest for the country’s workers, unions,...
Secrets to Finding a New Job in the New Decade
Secrets to Finding a New Job in the New Decade Work is one of those unavoidable parts of life, and being stuck in a job in which you don’t find any joy can have a serious impact on your entire well-being. With a brand new decade ahead of us, maybe you’re ready for a...
5 Steps to Attract an Employer with Your Resume
5 Steps to Attract an Employer with your Resume An essential part of any job application is the resume. This document conveys critical information to a potential employer about your work history and abilities. But with the Internet making it very easy to apply for...
I Lost My Job, Now What?
I Lost My Job, Now What? Did you just lose your job and aren’t certain what to do? People lose jobs at some point in their lives, often due to reasons such as corporate restructuring or workforce reduction/downsizing. Whatever the case, losing a job whether you saw it...
‘Tis the Season for Hiring: 7 Advantages of Hiring in December
‘Tis the Season for Hiring: 7 Advantages of Hiring in December More often than not, we assume that December is meant to be significantly slower when it comes to recruiting. It can be seen as a time when the workload eases up, and the focus shifts from the hiring...
Is a “Robot Tax” a Good or a Bad Idea?
Is a “Robot Tax” a Good or a Bad Idea? Survey Answers First, what is a Robot Tax? A robot tax is a legislative approach to reduce the replacement of workers by machines. With the compilation of that money, the Social Safety Net will be able to provide enough support...
The Reason Smart CEOs Plan their Exit and How To Start
The Reason Smart CEOs Plan their Exit and How To Start A CEO typically has many items on their to-do list when they begin an executive role they likely worked diligently to obtain. These projects could include planning out major initiatives they will undertake,...
A Guide To A Successful Interview (For Introverts)
A Guide to a Successful Interview Performing well in an interview is an essential part of any effort to land a new job. But for introverts, the thought of having to speak with someone they don’t know for an extended period of time and with a lot on the line...
Emotional Salary: A Better Way to Retain Talent
Emotional Salary: A Better Way To Retain Talent Paying employees large monetary salaries is often not enough in the current climate for companies to attract top-tier workers, especially professionals from the millennial generation. Instead, employees are increasingly...
Don’t Be Shy
About tooting your horn during the interview Tell me about yourself. Responding to those four words during a job interview may send you into a panic, but it’s your best chance to make a lasting impression. A carefully crafted portrait of yourself will make it easy for...
Interviewing Tips
Interviewing Tips OBJECTIVE The main objective of the interview is to pass to the next stage. Most candidates disqualify themselves before the company does. Interview for the EXACT position you are being presented to. DO’s Be on time. Arrive 15 minutes before the...
How to Answer One of the Most Important Interview Questions
How to Answer One of the Most Important Interview Questions By Bob McIntosh | www.recruitingblogs.com Forbes.com came out with an article on 10 of the toughest interview questions. Topping its list was, “Why should I hire you?” This is understandably one of the most...
How to Negotiate Beyond the Raise You Were Offered?
How to Negotiate Beyond the Raise You Were Offered? By Josh Doody for Glassdoor It’s been a long year. You changed teams, picked up new projects, started mentoring a couple junior developers, wrote a couple spectacular white papers, or any number of other productive...
Things a Great Mentor and Leader Must Do
6 Things You Must Do to Be a Great Mentor and Leader From theundercoverrecruiter.com Mentoring is fundamental to being a successful leader. That, in my opinion, is unequivocal! I have witnessed far too many leaders who do not invest time and energy – and you need both...
Dueling Job Offers: How to Make a Decision
Dueling Job Offers: How to Make a Decision By Julie Rains for Women & Co. When looking for a new job, you naturally focus on impressing potential employers. But what happens when you succeed and get more than one offer at the same time? How do you choose? If you...
Resume Tips
Resume Tips The main purpose of the resume is to secure an interview. Today, many companies use applicant tracking software and web-based systems to process the high number of resumes received for available jobs. This means that resumes must be elaborated in an...
The Job Search Revolution
The Job Search Revolution By Challenger, Gray & Christmas The internet has revolutionized many facets of our lives over the last two decades, but perhaps the one aspect that has undergone the most dramatic change is the way we find jobs. Once dominated by...
Acing the Phone Interview: Preparation Is Key
Acing the Phone Interview: Preparation Is Key Before you face the hiring manager, you’ll probably spend some time on the phone with the company’s HR department. Here’s what it takes to win them over. By Tanjia M. Coleman | The Ladders If your resume passes muster for...