1. Focus only on winning and prove yourself to be better than anyone else 2. Surround yourself with ‘yes men’ who are dependent on you 3. Be impervious to criticism and blind to alternatives 4. Isolate youself from the real world 5. Value loyalty more than ability and fitting-in more than expertise. 6. Make political Full Article…
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Question 1 Tell me about yourself ?
Question 1 Tell me about yourself. TRAPS: Beware, about 80% of all interviews begin with this “innocent” question. Many candidates, unprepared for the question, skewer themselves by rambling, recapping their life story, delving into ancient work history or personal matters. BEST ANSWER: Start with the present and tell why you are well qualified for the Full Article…
Steve Jobs & Your Human Resources Career – Could You Survive His “Elevator Ride” From Hell?
By Alan Collins – http://successinhr.com/steve-jobs-human-resources Steve Jobs was an icon. His impact on our society, how we live and how we communicate with each other was enormous. And, may never be equalled. What I admire most is that he set high expectations both for himself…and also for his employees. Nothing illustrates this more than a Full Article…
HR Salary Low? Here Are 6 Reasons You May Be Underpaid…
Most HR folks would love to take home a higher salary.And it’s not like we don’t try to increase our HR salary paid with this top tool at https://www.thepaystubs.com/ss-4-form-generator.We work long hours.We attend SHRM conferences, training programs and use career coaches and workplace mentors.We even bond with our bosses to make sure we’re all operating Full Article…
Are You Ready To Step Up Your Game in HR?
by Alan Collins – http://successinhr.com/step-up-your-hr-game Are you ready to step up your HR game?Do you think this article — which consists of nothing but QUESTIONS — could help you do that?Well, I do, but why don’t YOU be the judge by giving me your opinion by commenting below once you finish reading it, okay?Should we Full Article…
5 Simple Truths You Absolutely Must Remember When Climbing The Ladder of Success In HR…
by Alan Collins http://successinhr.com Truth 1 – Your education, HR certifications and smarts mean nothing…without ACTION. Laurie Reiuttemann in her article, What the Hell is an SPHR? tells the story about getting career coaching from her boss.He told her that if she wanted to be taken seriously in HR, that she should go get SPHR Full Article…
2 Simple But Deadly Career Mistakes HR Folks Make on LinkedIn — That Can Be Corrected In Minutes!
By Alan Collins – http://successinhr.com LinkedIn is the #1 online career advancement tool for HR professionals. Hands down. Nothing else even comes close. Estimates of professional participation in LinkedIn range as high as 83%. So it’s the place to be. But if you’re like a few HR folks, you may be making two very simple, Full Article…
What To Do If You’re Passed Over For A Promotion in HR…
by Alan Collins – http://successinhr.com There are TWO ways to deal with getting passed over. You could set up a follow up meeting with the decision-maker that rejected you and explain that they had made a mistake.While you’re at it, tear down the person they actually selected, indicating that this person has some major “flaws” Full Article…
Just Lost My HR Job – Now, What Do I Tell My Kids?
by Alan Collins http://successinhr.com I got this question by e-mail a few days ago from an HR director with two kids.I told him I’d post the answer to his question here. Dennis, here you go… If you’ve lost your HR job, after you’ve shared the news with your spouse, then both of you need to Full Article…
The MOST Dreaded Question You’ll Face in Your Next HR Interview…And How To Answer it!
by Alan Collins – http://successinhr.com “Frankly, I consider myself a Superman for this job. And so my only weakness is kryptonite.”That’s what an HR director candidate once said to our panel of interviewers at PepsiCo.He was just joking to ease the tension and I could empathize.He was facing an intimidating five-person panel of HR executives Full Article…
A Little-Known, But HUGE Mistake Most HR Job Seekers Make on LinkedIn — And How To Correct It!
by Alan Collins – http://successinhr.com One of the biggest mistakes I see HR job seekers make on LinkedIn is… …with their headline! To clarify, your headline is located on the line immediately below your name on your LinkedIn profile. And it’s the first thing a headhunter, recruiter or hiring manager sees – after your name Full Article…
How To Create Your Own Job Security in HR!
by Alan Collins – http://successinhr.com A few weeks ago, Marissa Mayer (pictured left) left Google and joined Yahoo as the new CEO. Shortly after her arrival she fired the VP of HR, David Windley.Following him out the door was his #2 HR exec, Talent Acquisition Leader Grant Bassett.Why did she do this? Because she could. That’s Full Article…
18 Things I Wish We Would STOP Doing in Human Resources…
by Alan Collins – http://successinhr.com I’m going to rant in this article so be prepared. If we want to improve both the impact of HR and the success of the organizations we support, we must put our foot down and STOP doing some things.Below is my list of 18 things that I think are just Full Article…
25 Secrets Your HR Clients Will Never (or Rarely) Tell You About Themselves…
by Alan Collins – http://successinhr.com As an HR professional, the better you understand both the noble and not-so-noble thoughts buried in your clients minds, the better you can serve them. Obviously, you’re not a mindreader.Nor do you play one on TV.So, here’s a list of 25 “less-than-loveable” secret TRUTHS you’ll never (or rarely) hear from Full Article…