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Whether they say it with an impersonal email or a chipper phone call, rejection almost always stings. However, it’s a natural part of the job-seeking process for most people. While it’s normal to feel a little disappointed when you lose out on an exciting opportunity, candidates who stay depressed may struggle to land the next… Read more »
Resumes get a lot of attention. However, the truth is that cover letters are equally, if not more important, when it comes to landing a job. After all, these letters allow you to highlight specific details from your resume and work history, speaking directly to the hiring manager about why they should choose you over… Read more »
As the New Year approaches, you might be thinking about ways to leave that unsatisfying or problematic job behind in favor of something new. Whether you want to locate another position in your current field or switch tracks to try something else entirely, there are strategies you can follow to increase your odds of securing… Read more »
If you’ve always worked in the manufacturing industry, you might not have needed a resume to land past positions. However, times have changed, and most modern manufacturing companies now want high-quality resumes from all candidates. Failing to supply a professional-grade resume could result in you losing your dream position to another candidate. Here are some of HCR Personnel Solutions’ top tips for… Read more »
Warehouses can be dangerous places. Along with suffering lifting injuries, workers can get hurt due to malfunctioning equipment, slippery floors, or improperly followed safety procedures. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to stay safe in industrial jobs. Check out HCR’s top tips for protecting yourself in a warehouse environment. Dress the Part Appropriate attire… Read more »
From bossy micromanagers to incompetent leaders, bad bosses are all too common. However, that doesn’t mean you need to dust off your resume and start scrolling the listings on Monster.ca. There are steps you can take as an employee to improve even the worst office problems. Here are HCR Personnel’s top tips for dealing with… Read more »
If you’ve just landed a new job, then congratulations are in order. You have the exciting opportunity to start fresh while making connections that could carry your career forward. However, before you start down this new path to success, you have to find a way of exiting the old one with grace. Read on for… Read more »
Succeeding in the workplace isn’t just about having the necessary skills and abilities. If you aren’t a good communicator, no one will want to do business with you. At HCR, we’re passionate about helping job candidates learn to be expert communicators so they can rise through the career ranks. Here are our tips for speaking… Read more »
One of the fastest-growing areas of the workforce is temporary employment. Often the victim of its reputation for low pay and entry-level jobs, it has gained respectability over the past few years as larger corporations, hospitals, and professional offices have begun to use temps, freelancers, and contract workers. Companies like Amazon have been leading the… Read more »
You have every reason to feel nervous about your upcoming interview. From your perspective, that hour or so with the interviewer could determine a substantial chunk of your future—that is, where you’ll be working for the next five or ten years. And while it makes sense that you would be uptight, it isn’t something you… Read more »