When you’re hiring, do you need an introvert or an extrovert? Do you need an organized person or a creative thinker? Certain jobs really do require certain personality types. You don’t want an introvert in a sales job dealing with people all day long. And a free-spirited creative type might not be the best pick [...]

Finding a person who has the right skills is important when hiring, but maybe even more critical is finding someone who will fit in with your company’s culture. Just about anyone can look good on paper, but how they act when you meet face to face will tell more of the story. Before you begin [...]

The economy is in no way fully recovered from the recession, but some companies are finding even a slight uptick in business and eventually (if not already) they will need to hire. If the prospect of hiring makes you want to run away screaming, you’re not alone. It’s a tough process that often feels like [...]

Over the last year, it’s been impossible to pick up a newspaper or turn on the television without hearing news of a growing unemployment numbers, struggling businesses and a disastrous real estate market. Millions have lost jobs and taken furloughs. And there are plenty of young people who haven’t even had the opportunity to personalize [...]