Convert Boyd’s OODA loop to HR practice to streamline procedures

Convert Boyd’s OODA loop to human resource practice to streamline procedures   Boyd’s Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act (OODA) loop theorized by Air Force Colonel John Boyd in the 1970s seems to have done well for the military, although the Occam’s Razor theory (the simplest explanation ...

How those Resume Automated Tracking Systems Work:

With sincere thanks to https://resunate.com/ for this graphic. This is one of the better and easier to understand graphics I’ve come across explaining how recruiters use their ‘systems’ to find qualified candidates:

Why aren’t you still learning?

Unemployed?  Only if you sit at home all day and watch TV while you fill out online applications online for jobs posted in the local newspapers or the ‘big boy’ job boards.  While published jobs are less than 65% of the real openings ‘out there,’ if ...

Words to delete from your resume

One of the small mistakes I often see on resumes by inexperienced job seekers are unnecessary words and phrases taking up vital white space, which forces the resume owners to try to squeeze more into their allotted number of pages. Starting at the top of the ...

Resume du Jour – Jennifer Vetter – Marketing Specialist

Jennifer Vetter Norfolk, VA 23505 / (518) 727-2003 / msjencohen@gmail.com   OBJECTIVE: Special Events and Facilities Coordinator   EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:   10 years, Sales & Marketing & Customer Service 6 years, Marketing & Events Coordinator & Management (direct report to CEO) 5 years, Public Relations 3 years, Retail Banking: Teller and Bank Branch Supervisor 2 years, ...

The First Step in Writing a Business Plan – Simple Math

Before you can write a business plan, you need to determine if you can ‘afford’ to go into business for yourself and still support yourself and/or your family.  Determine what finances are needed to support and grow your business.  Use this simplified table to envision the ...

Electronic Resume – Job Hunting Tips

  PROFESSIONAL RECRUITER TIPS TO ASSIST YOU IN GETTING YOUR “ELECTRONIC RESUME” NOTICED FASTER & MORE OFTEN IN WEB-BASED DATABASE QUERIES E-mail / POC Info.:  Do not put your name, address, e-mails, phone numbers, or page numbers in a header or footer section (MS: Word, Toolbar ...

Ask human resources to assist in writing business plan

Writing a business plan can be a hard task for entrepreneurs, but those lucky enough to have access to a human resources practitioner (HRP) or a veteran human resources (HR) manager on staff may complete the job faster with assistance from that HR subject matter expert.  ...

Cover Letter Best Practices

In this technology-based age, many companies are foregoing cover letters in the electronic uploads for digital resume storage, but some systems allow cover letters to be added separately.  Recruiters may review the cover letter for various reasons, but here are a few discriminators used to consider ...

Creating a roadmap for hiring new employees = success!

When you own a small business, seeking, identifying, and hiring new employees can be a daunting task.  What questions need to be asked in an interview? What questions might create a lawsuit liability for the company?  What types of records should be kept for the job ...