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Red Flags Employers Are Looking For

Although there is no clearly defined list of dos and don’ts when it comes to interviewing job candidates, there are some actions that are immediate red flags. Employers who are aware of these red flags are at a higher advantage… Read more »

Compensation Trends to Kick

In addition to a great company culture, compensation is one of the most valued aspects of a job for employees. Although most HR managers do not have many bad compensation habits, the ones they do have are common and can… Read more »

Improving Your Interviewing Technique

One of most nerve-racking parts of a job search is the interview. You’ve made it past the initial screening, and now is the time to prove you are truly the best candidate for the position. Although the idea of selling yourself and… Read more »

Hitting the Curveball Questions | Staffing Services Maine

Curveball questions: interviewers love them and candidates hate them. It’s a classic case; an interview will appear to be going smoothly. You’ve demonstrated that you’ve researched the company and its competitors, as well as shown that you clearly possess all… Read more »

Developing Your Compensation Plan | Staffing Solutions Bangor Maine

A compensation plan must include a fair salary and benefits at least up to industry standard; however, small business owners who think salary and benefits are all that go into a compensation plan may be shorting themselves by missing out… Read more »

One Secret to Help Company Growth

Often times, the very solution you’re looking for tends to be found in the least likely place. The secret to company growth is no exception: conflict. Although many of us try to avoid conflict in the workplace at all costs,… Read more »

How to Get that Job Interview

Sending a customized resume and cover letter to that perfect-for-you online job listing is a great start: but it isn’t enough. To get noticed in today’s job market, you have to be proactive. To help maximize your success and improve… Read more »

Interview Questions That Will Tell You Everything | Maine

Interviewing job candidates is tough. Employee fit is crucial, and many times, candidates will prove to be much better at interviewing than actually working. In the grand scheme of things, the interview process is such a short amount of time… Read more »

Character Traits Every Company Must Have

Company culture is everything to a business owner.  The success of your team largely hinges on your ability to forge the right kind of culture – and creating the wrong kind of culture can completely destroy it.  While creating a… Read more »

How to Take the Stress Out of Employee Performance Evaluations

Employee performance evaluations are a critical part of running a business. A yearly review helps gage how effective the employee has been in their job, determine problems and resolve them, and provide new challenges for development. Performing a review can… Read more »