SmallBizTrends.com and The Young Entrepreneur Council got together to offer some tips to startup managers in hiring. So if you're hoping to be on the receiving end of a startup gig, this can be great advice for you in terms of what NOT to do. Some problem areas for candidates are:
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:
By Laura Allen, Founder of ThePitchGirl.com and Co-founder of 15SecondPitch.com
Pitch Your Wish
Make a list of 10-20 companies you’d love to work for. Yes, every career advisor gives this same exact tip, time and time again. And the reason why is that so few job seekers actually do it. Take 15 minutes right now to write down 10 companies you’d love to work for. If you don’t know the exact companies, start with industries. Just start writing, don’t censor yourself. Once you have your … read more
Interviewing is a skill, and a tough one at that. You want to get to know a candidate while also evaluating skills, experiences, and whether there could be a good fit with your company. The subtle cues are just as important as the overt answers and the time you spend with a potential candidate needs to be useful.
After you run through your roster of questions, the point will come when you likely turn to a candidate and ask if they have any questions for … read more
By Renee Tornatore
Urban Interns Brand Ambassador, Cornell University
As a non-native, aspiring intern in a big city, it often seems daunting to try and infiltrate the job world of somewhere unknown. Many college students are in this position, since many college campuses aren’t located in the city they’d love to spend a summer in. While it’s difficult, it’s not an impossible feat to land an internship for someone that doesn’t live in the area.
Use careful discretion in choosing what types of jobs to … read more
Written by Kentaro Oi
Urban Interns Brand Ambassador, Boston University
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The first step that all of us take when thinking about our careers is compiling a list of experiences, schoolwork, and qualifications – otherwise known as the all-important resume.
Although it may seem like a daunting task to gather your professional and school life into a one-page summary, it’s both essential AND doable.
Here are some essential tips and advice to get your foot into the door for your interview!
Keep things current -… read more
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