Embarking on an architecture career is a thrilling journey, and joining the right firm for your career goals and interests can lead you to exciting opportunities. However, one challenge stands between you and your dream job – the job application interview. Your skills and qualifications may get your foot in the door, but how you perform during the interview will ultimately determine your fate.
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All About Workplace Diversity and Inclusion.
Diversity is more than just an asterisk on a job posting. Statistics from our 2023 National Interior Design Business Survey show that 30% of interior design firms do not consider diversity in their hiring plans, and 45% prefer not to say so. By failing to consider or promote it, we’re missing out on the unique perspectives that come from a more diverse team.
Read more about how a diverse workforce can benefit your office and the industry overall.
The Benefits of Using a Retail Management Recruiter
Retail managers play a crucial role in the success of a retail business. While their responsibilities vary depending on their exact position, retail managers generally perform a wide range of tasks, such as:
- Managing employees
- Overseeing and managing inventory
- Ensuring customers have a positive in-store experience
- Set sales goals, track expenses, and ensure the profitability of their stores
As such, choosing the right person for a retail leadership position is crucial. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done, as finding candidates and selecting the right fit require time, resources, and expertise.
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Questions You Should Ask Yourself During the Interview Process
Securing a job offer is not an easy feat, and after polishing your resume and doing your best on your interview, you’re probably elated to learn a company is interested in interviewing you and even hiring you. Things become more exciting when they’re a well-known company offering compensation better than expected.
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Determining If A Candidate is the Right Fit.
Taking the necessary steps to assess a candidate before, during, and after the interview is essential in saving your company time and money. The person you’ve got your eyes on for your opening may possess all of the skills needed to excel in the position, but their compatibility with the culture of your workplace should be just as high on your list of things to consider. Here are some ways to assist in determining if a candidate is the right fit.
Why You Should Practice Transparency With Your Recruiter.
Having the opportunity to work with a recruiter takes a lot of the heavy lifting off of your hands and increases your chances of finding the best position possible for you and your needs. However, to fully reap the benefits, you should practice full transparency in your relationship.
9 Highly-Effective Steps Towards Resignation.
So you’ve made the decision to leave your current job. This could be for a multitude of reasons: you got a fresh new start in a brand-new city, you’re advancing into a position with more challenges, or you’ve been presented with an opportunity for a higher income. Now, it’s time for you to prepare your resignation. Follow these steps, to guarantee a smooth transition.
Relocation. Let’s Talk About It.
Relocation is exciting and nerve-racking all at once. It requires many discussions, planning, and setting yourself down the right path so when you relocate, you are successful in your new home. We have compiled some questions to ask yourself, how to make the best of it, and a checklist to help support your move.
How to Salvage Customer Relationships.
When operating a business, you’re bound to make mistakes or run into a dissatisfied client at one point. However, we believe that how a company manages a damaged customer relationship holds just as much weight as the number of rave reviews they have. Here is a guide on how to save your customer relationship when your company falls short.
10 Practices for Employee Retention.
We’ve been finding talent for companies in the Architecture and Interior Design industry for over 20 years. Through our experiences and expertise, we encourage firms to really take the time to ensure that once the hire is secured that they will cultivate an environment in which employees feel satisfied, giving said employee the incentive to stick around. Employee retention is your business’s ability to hold on to its employees.