Interviews are as intimidating for the interviewer as the person being interviewed. Hiring managers need to judge in 45 minutes whether or not this person they just met is, in fact, the right person for the job.

The perfect candidate offers a combination of knowledge, skill, experience and personality that suits the company and team, but with so many interviewees behaving as though an interview is a game of yes-or-no 20 Questions; it’s hard to get depth.

To make the perfect interview happen the manager must ask the right questions and this means customization as well as prioritization.

Select your top five priorities. You may get to ask more than five questions, but if each question leads to an in-depth discussion, you will need to make sure you have open-ended questions at the ready for several categories. Here are the seven most significant categories: [Read more…]

It certainly seems that we have crossed the threshold into a new and exciting era when it comes to the work force. The latest advances in technology has allowed for perks that many of us have wanted for a long time.

Working from home has been a dream of many, for various reasons. For one, parents have a wonderful opportunity to be able to provide for the family, and be a part of it at the same time – something that is difficult to do, if you are never home. Attending school events and helping with homework is so much easier to do, when you can be flexible in your hours.

The types of jobs available also vary including graphic designers, freelance writers, bloggers, and online retail businesses.

However, there is one common denominator between the various reasons and careers. Security. Anyone working from home is now fully responsible for their own security of their livelihood, equipment, and furnishings. And, when you rely on the internet, computer, and files, you need to make sure it’s all protected. [Read more…]

In 2010, roughly 270,000 Americans fell victim to identity fraud scams. In just the first half of 2013, that number had increased nearly six times to 1.6 million, according to the Department of the Treasury. The likelihood is growing that someone you know will face ID theft, so you need to be aware of how thieves find targets and what they do with the information they steal.

How ID Thieves Find Targets

Unless someone close to you is the criminal, certain groups are more likely to be targets of identity theft than others. Your risk of becoming an ID fraud victim increases if you do the following:  [Read more…]

Individuals who are thinking of filing a personal injury claim will likely have a better outcome with the help of an attorney. Attorneys such as Adam Kutner understand the ways in which insurance companies and corporations attempt to slip past their legal responsibilities.

In addition, they understand that filing paper work improperly and other mundane mistakes can result in a lost case. Therefore, they can ensure an individual is properly represented and receives the compensation they need and deserve.

Although it is possible for an individual to face a company without the legal aid of an experienced attorney, it is not wise.

An effective Internet marketing campaign can mean the difference between success or failure for any venture. If done properly the rewards can be astronomical, but unless you have the expertise required to effectively market your business yourself, it’s imperative that you find someone who does to help you reach your goals.

If you need to get your business in front of a local market, you’ll find that the task of local business marketing is even more difficult than marketing to a national audience. In many cases your biggest competitor is literally just down the street, and in the virtual sense so is his website. And the website that receives the traffic will determine which business lands the customers. [Read more…]