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Is your recruiter good, bad or great?
There are good recruiters, there are bad recruiters and there are great recruiters. Great recruiters help you prep for your job interviews. Bad recruiters leave you hanging. Here are just some of the ways that a great recruiter can help you nail your next job interview. Advise on how to dress – Professional attire […]
Drake & Company Celebrates International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day, I asked our CEO, Kelly Starr-King three questions. Here are her insightful answers. 1) Why is gender parity important in the workplace? “Balance within an office in gender, race, nationality, etc. brings strengths from all directions and that lends to a stronger team, whereas an imbalance can lead to […]
How To Recover From A Botched Job Interview
So, you botched an interview, your mind is racing thinking about all of the mistakes you’ve made. Your heart beats faster and you start to sweat. By now, you are mad and you blame yourself. Does that sound familiar? But what can you do? It has happened to the best of us. Just because you […]
Dear Atty., 8 Things Employers Do Illegally
Dear Attorney: As a faithful reader of this column, I know that most people write in with specific situations that they want you to address. My question is a little different. Given that you advise employers for a living, I am curious if there are certain mistakes that are commonly made by employers. For example, […]
Dear Atty., How Do I Stop Employees From Recording Our Meetings
Dear Attorney: I am the HR Manager for my company. These days, it seems as though everyone has a cell phone that is capable of making audio and video recordings. This is creating a problem in our workplace. For example, we hold weekly staff meetings so that employees can share problems in the workplace and […]
What Not To Say To A Recruiter
Job recruiters are an excellent resource for job seekers. They are trained to access applicants’ skill sets and personalities based on the interview process. This allows them to match the right person with the right job. In order to get the most out if your experience with a recruiter avoid these “what not to say” […]
9 Reasons Why Your Resume Is Being Ignored
Let’s face it, writing a resume is one of the most important parts of finding a job because it tells your potential employer whether or not to consider you for the position. Often times however, people’s resumes get ignored for something that could have been easily fixed. So, why not put your best foot forward […]
Dear Atty., How Do I Handle A Holiday Party, Alcohol and Sexual Discrimination
Dear Attorney: I am in charge of planning our company’s holiday party. The owner of the company told me that he wants this year’s party to be, “better than ever” but then added that he wants to make sure that the company doesn’t get into any trouble. Please help. What types of issues should I […]
How To Attract The Best Employees For Your Business
In order to attract and keep the best employees, your company has to stand out. Here are some tips and tricks that you can use to increase the caliber of your future employees. Demonstrate a Great Work Culture Having a great corporate culture gives potential employees reasons other than the actual job description to […]
How to Win a Skype Interview
As technology changes so does the process of interviewing for jobs. It is now commonplace to hold interviews via live communication technology such as Skype. Just like there are proper techniques and etiquette for in person interviews, there are also expectations for video interviews. Don’t worry, Drake & Company has you covered! Eye Contact […]