You worked hard on your résumé, practiced interviewing with a friend, aced the interview, and now you received a job offer. Congratulations — or not? Why would you let all your hard work go for naught by turning down the company’s offer? There are some valid reasons for not accepting every job offer presented to… Read more »
Job interviews are becoming a two-way street, especially in an improving economy where the top industry talent can choose between multiple interesting and lucrative opportunities. When you are interviewing a candidate you think makes a great fit for your company, you need to sell them on what makes your firm a great place to work…. Read more »
Multiple aspects make up a rewarding career for most — your love for the work, fun coworkers, the salary and benefits package, traveling, and more. So when considering an important career choice, does it make sense to follow your heart or follow your mind? The ultimate answer varies for each individual and their specific situation…. Read more »
Keeping your staff engaged and productive during the summer months can be a challenge for managers in any line of business, and the oil industry is no exception. Employees take vacation time; those still at work can become distracted, and your organization’s operational efficiency suffers as a result. A study by the Captivate Network reveals… Read more »
Congratulations on your recent Graduation Day! Whether you earned a college degree, a high school diploma, or even a GED, now your efforts need to focus on finding a great job. A top notch résumé and cover letter help you to get noticed by hiring managers, but the interview truly gives you the best chance… Read more »
The hiring process remains costly for many companies. It takes significant corporate resources determining needs, advertising an open position, perusing résumés, interviewing the best candidates, and finally deciding on the best candidate. In short, you need to make the right decision, since the wrong hire adversely affects your firm in a myriad of ways. They… Read more »
It is absolutely vital to keep your company’s workforce engaged and happy in their current positions. Nothing hampers an organization’s operational efficiency more than constant employee turnover. It is a challenge affecting many parts of your company — from the leadership responsible for managing your workers to the HR staff charged with finding and onboarding… Read more »
If you are interested in relocating to Texas to take advantage of the state’s robust job market, now you have another great reason. The Dallas-Fort Worth metro area recently earned a ranking of 14 on Glassdoor’s new study — The 25 Best Cities for Jobs in 2015. If you haven’t heard of Glassdoor, it is… Read more »
The struggle to find the top talent — and retain their services — remains fierce in many industries, and the world of oil and gas is no different. Companies are forced to spend resources engaged in an expensive hiring process only to see their top candidates choose to work with one of their competitors. Additionally,… Read more »
The summer season offers you a great opportunity for taking stock of your company’s overall efficiency. If you catch yourself thinking that your employees operate like everyone is on a different page, maybe some teambuilding exercises are in order? The good weather during the summertime provides many opportunities to bring your staff closer, so don’t… Read more »