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4 ways to demonstrate leadership potential

So you've never held a leadership role but consider yourself to have leadership potential? Here's 4 ways to show a hiring manager you've got what it takes to lead effectively.

4 signs your company culture might need help

Companies are always striving for a winning company culture. A great company culture attracts top tier talent and helps retain talent, however, a poor company culture is actually one of the top reasons that employees leave a position. How can you gauge if you have a healthy company culture? Here's four signs to keep an eye out for.

Certifications and training: a retention focused perk or waste of money?

Let’s talk about certifications. The age-old question: is investing in continued education, training and paying for certifications really worth it? Or are you simply better equipping your employees to leave you for a better offer?

How to make a good first impression

Most career experts hate the outdated questions like “what’s your greatest weakness” or “tell me why I should hire you?” These questions are no longer questions seasoned hiring managers should be asking, according to the pros, yet they persist in interview culture. Why are hiring managers asking questions like these and how should you really answer? To get to the bottom of this, we’re going to need science. Specifically, research conducted at the Harvard School of Business.