Being fired is difficult enough in itself. Couple that with the fact that you often have to discuss why you left your previous company in job interviews, and it often feels like adding insult to injury.While it's perfectly normal to be frustrated with this situation, though, you shouldn't feel hopeless -- many people before you have been in that exact same situation. In fact, "The majority of the workforce will get laid off [or fired] at least once in their career," says career coach Jena Viviano. "It happens more often than you think."Image source: Getty Images.So the next time you hear the dreaded question, "Why did you leave your former position," don't sweat. Just use the following tips to give a truthful, tactful, and flattering response.1. Know the policyBefore you even begin interviewing with other companies, it's important to know exactly what you can and can't say per your arrangement with your former employer."Before you find yourself in a situation where this question is … [Read more...] about Got Fired? Here’s How to Talk About It in Job Interviews
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Yes, Believe It: You Can Measure the ROI of Your HR and Culture
Recruiting Expert Maia Josebachvili shares how to measure HR using something called ELTV, or 'employee lifetime value.'' Sujan Patel Published 11:30 am, Thursday, February 1, 2018 Photo: Shutterstock Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Photo: Shutterstock Yes, Believe It: You Can Measure the ROI of Your HR and Culture 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Most entrepreneurs are eager to measure the return on investment (ROI) of their business practices and strategies; I’m no different. But what really intrigues me is figuring out the ROI of categories that are traditionally -- and notoriously -- difficult to measure, like HR and culture. Related: What HR Pros Need to Learn From the Rest of the Company With that in mind, I sat down to chat with Maia Josebachvili, a well-known expert in the area of … [Read more...] about Yes, Believe It: You Can Measure the ROI of Your HR and Culture
Get a job offer? Ask these questions when negotiating
If you’re on the job hunt and you’ve played your cards right, then perhaps you’ve found yourself in the following scenario: you’ve successfully made it through a series of interviews, waited patiently, been contacted by a hiring manager or HR representative, and been made a job offer.Often, this is absolutely fantastic news — the end result of a challenging job hunting process filled with ups and downs, excitement and disappointment. Now, after a long journey, you’re faced with an offer for what could be the next great opportunity along your career path.But hold on for a second — are you absolutely certain that this job offer is the right one for you?Most people fall into one of two camps when making a decision about a job offer. On one hand are the impulsive deciders, those who blindly and quickly latch on to the first available offer made to them. While it can be good to show that you’re eager and enthusiastic, there are some very … [Read more...] about Get a job offer? Ask these questions when negotiating
How the CEO of Barstool Sports beat out 74 men to land her dream job, and lost lots of friends in the process
Anna Mazarakis, provided by Published 8:06 am, Friday, January 19, 2018 . Barstool Sports Erika Nardini is the CEO of Barstool Sports, a sometimes controversial website with content featuring "stuff guys talk about at a bar": sports, girls, news. Before Barstool, she followed a fairly traditional career path in advertising. She's been a vice president at Yahoo and CMO at AOL. “When I joined Barstool, I knew that there was going to be no looking back,” Nardini said on Business Insider's podcast, "Success! How I Did It." Local Channel Now Playing: Now Playing SAPD: 2 ejected during rollover crash on U.S. 90 San Antonio Express-News Overnight in S.A. metro, Jan 17-18 San Antonio Express-News Donors rally to support medical student’s widow, children San Antonio Express-News San Antonio Boy Attempts Icy Stunt by Jumping on Slick Trampoline Storyful Car drives off bridge near downtown S.A. during storm San Antonio Express-News … [Read more...] about How the CEO of Barstool Sports beat out 74 men to land her dream job, and lost lots of friends in the process
Ask these questions when negotiating a job offer
If you’re on the job hunt and you’ve played your cards right, then perhaps you’ve found yourself in the following scenario: you’ve successfully made it through a series of interviews, waited patiently, been contacted by a hiring manager or HR representative, and been made a job offer. Often, this is absolutely fantastic news—the end result of a challenging job hunting process filled with ups and downs, excitement and disappointment. Now, after a long journey, you’re faced with an offer for what could be the next great opportunity along your career path.But hold on for a second—are you absolutely certain that this job offer is the right one for you?Most people fall into one of two camps when making a decision about a job offer. On one hand are the impulsive deciders, those who blindly and quickly latch on to the first available offer made to them. While it can be good to show that you’re eager and enthusiastic, there are some very good … [Read more...] about Ask these questions when negotiating a job offer