Five Ways to Alienate Colleagues During a Meeting
Meetings are part of everyday life, whether you work remotely, or in a traditional office. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, businesses in the United States average 11 million meetings per day. That adds up to 220 million meetings per month, and over one billion meetings annually, in the U.S. alone. Meetings are not […]
How to Ask for a Pay Increase Without Feeling Awkward
Salary negotiation is a source of anxiety and discomfort for most employees, and when starting a new role, many individuals find it difficult to negotiate a starting salary that they are comfortable with. After several years of service and establishing a productive relationship with their employer, that gap between what they are being paid, and […]
How to Network Professionally (And Get Noticed) on LinkedIn
On our career blog, we’ve shared some insightful tips to help professionals (like you) create and optimize their profile on LinkedIn. If you missed our previous article, and you are looking for a step-by-step instruction to improve your profile, please read: “Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out: Advice From Our Global Recruiters”. Now that you have […]
Managing Workplace Conflicts (Without Damaging Your Career)
You are tasked with the challenge of working with ten, twenty and possibly hundreds of people for forty-hours or more per week. Each of you is determined to make a good impression, excel at tasks and innovate where possible, and advance your career. Competition is part of any workplace environment, and with it comes a […]
Three Important Mindsets that Build Successful Careers
When we are young, we are asked to choose a career. It seems important to identify what we love to do, and where we can apply our natural talents and interests. For many graduates, the expectation of a meaningful career is innate; if you went to school to train for your profession, you are virtually […]
How to Professionally Manage a Probationary Period
After two or more interviews, skill testing and references, being awarded a new role with an organization is exciting, and it can be the start of a whole new chapter in your career. When it comes time to sign the contract and review terms of hire, many candidates are surprised to learn that there is […]
Advice from Recruiters: Five Steps to Starting a Career Change
Making a career change at any age, is more common that you might think. In the 1940’s and 1950’s, workers typically did not change careers during the duration of their work life. Today, career professionals may completely change their path two or three times, in the course of their career span. The global business environment […]
Four Emerging Career Trends in Technology
Given shortages in qualified IT professionals in many of the major business markets, legacy planning for IT is a strategy that invites innovation and new ideas, while providing stability and proven performance. It is a resourceful balance that is essential for corporations to compete in the global marketplace. The technology recruitment team at reesmarx has […]
The Challenge of Oversea Expansion for Brands and Business
If your business has decided to become one of thousands of companies who pursue new market opportunities abroad, it can be an exciting time for the organization. The decision to invest in overseas expansion comes with extensive strategic planning and cost versus value benefit, and it can take years for a business to determine their […]
