You know how they say recruiting is like dating? If so, it’s not too big a stretch to say that a job can be a marriage between employer and employee. And like any marriage, there are ups and downs, one of which is that crucial period when an employee is thinking about leaving. We’ve written a couple of articles here on Recruiter about why that might be, based on various research and infographics. View Details

Before you spend another hour at the office, consider if it will be time well-spent. Here’s how.   For a long time, the picture of a good employee in the U. S. has been someone who stays late, comes in on weekends, and always appears to be grinding away. People like this sometimes make a big show of how busy they are. View Details

Nearly a third of Canadian businesses say they’re having difficulty finding workers with the skills they need. According to a new report by CIBC World Markets, that’s double the percentage that said the same in 2010.   “This problem is growing,” said Bejamin Tal, deputy chief economist at CIBC World Markets. He and I spoke Monday. View Details

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has a reputation for being late. You really don’t want to be like her.   Some people might say they’re late because they get involved in something and just can’t extract themselves. Or they feel they work crazy hours so they’re exempt from the clock. Business Insider recently reported Marissa Mayer’s lateness is a holdover from the culture at her previous employer, Google. View Details

The job search is a challenge unlike any other when it comes down to the variety of emotions and experiences you are faced with. While relatively wholesome in nature, a challenging job search–on its hardest day–can knock even the most confident and sane individual off their feet. View Details

Gone are the days where a college degree set you up for a steady middle class job. A new study by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity found that nearly one out of two Americans with college degrees are working at jobs for which they’re overqualified. Does this news hit a bit too close to home? View Details

Lunch makes a big difference to your day. The World Health Organisation says that the right diet can raise productivity by 20%. Get it wrong and you’ll have a difficult afternoon, feeling distracted or drowsy. Get it right and you’ll be well-fuelled, well balanced and ready to take on anything (until dinnertime). What’s the secret? And might some countries pick up a competitive edge from their midday dining habits? View Details

You’re never not going to have critics. And it’s probably always going to bother you.   The harsh truth about being successful is that you are going to make people irrationally mad at you in the process. It’s inevitable. Part of the painful journey.   Your peers, your family, your community — they can all seem like enemies at times. View Details

Don’t get in the way of your own learning. Here are five ways to step aside and continue to increase your smarts.   Most people don’t really think much about how they learn. Generally you assume learning comes naturally. You listen to someone speak either in conversation or in a lecture and you simply absorb what they are saying, right? Not really. View Details

You won’t succeed in business if nobody believes in you. Here’s how to make certain they do.   Your success in business is directly proportional to how quickly (and how well) you can establish credibility with your customers, investors, and colleagues. A while back, I had a conversation about credibility with Randall Murphy, president of the professional development firm Acclivus. Here’s my interpretation of his ideas:  1. View Details

These are tough times as I write this for you. I am certain that these bad times will pass and I am equally certain they will come again. In many cases, no amount of proactive career management can prevent bad things happening like lay-offs and prolonged unemployment. View Details

Ageism is rampant in our economy. Older employees are often laid off, discharged, and overlooked for promotions or new jobs. Hiring managers will often say an older candidate is “not a good ‘culture fit’” or “over experienced. ” But what they really mean is, this candidate is too old and we don’t want to risk hiring someone who might retire, ask for too much money, or get sick to go on disability. View Details

“Iris listed you as a reference,” the caller said. My stomach dropped—Iris hadn’t said anything to me about job hunting, had she? I waffled. “Umm, I’d like to help you, but can you give me a little more information about the job she’s applying for? ” The caller refused, citing privacy laws, and hung up—without my recommendation. View Details

In today’s economy, there are a lot of people applying for the few jobs available. I know this because I’m one of the people doing the applying.   My question is: How long should I wait after a first telephone interview before concluding the employer isn’t interested in me? View Details