Some good data just came out about small business. First, the indicators measuring ‘optimism’ rose from 90 percent to 92 percent. Hiring expectations also rose to seven percent up from three percent.
Could 2012 be a good year for small business? We certainly hope so, as do the tons candidates looking for jobs and internships with companies like yours.
For those of you planning on hiring interns next year, here are three tips to help make your hiring a success:
I recently read the book Great on the Job by Jodi Glickman. Glickman owns a consulting firm focused on the art and science behind expert workplace communication. She trains corporate employees and business school students to communicate effectively, strategically and persuasively. She shares some of her insights on this topic in her book, where she tackles tough issues like How to Manage Expectations, How to Ask for Help and How to Ask for Feedback
Great on the Job is largely geared towards professionals in their … read more
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We’ve talked again and again about the importance of writing a good job post when looking for part-time help and interns. Your job description is your chance to get candidates excited about your opportunity while communicating the needs at your company.
Need some help writing a stellar description? Fill in the blanks below and you’ll be on your way. Oh, and the information below is from one of our recent job posts – but feel free to borrow it!
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Finding the right intern for your small business shouldn't be difficult. With the variety of candidates on sites like Urban Interns, you're bound to find more than one potential person for the job. But how can you evaluate who is the best fit for the position? Does a resume or interview really reveal what's ultimately important?
There's a recent trend of taking on interns for a trial period before offering a full-time gig, but is a trial internship more trouble than it's worth?
Here's a
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Now What?
You found a great Urban Intern – – someone who’s skilled, talented, available when you need them. You can finally cross ‘hiring’ off of your to-do list, right?
Not so fast! Consider the following:
We recently spoke with a few business owners who thought this exactly– their team was in place so they devoted zero time to ongoing recruiting. Until one day, someone on their development team gave notice. And the next day, their marketing team was suddenly down one person!!!
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