Workplace Essentials: Characteristics of Confidence / By Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP

Confident communicators have a variety of skills they use to reach success, even during challenging circumstances. Developing these skills will substantially improve your personal and professional lives in many ways. Although confidence can be expressed in many ways, there are often shared characteristics among confident individuals. Read More …

Workplace Essentials: Creating an Accountable Workplace / By Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP

Accountability is an essential factor in an exceptional, high-functioning workplace. It is very important to build a team that fosters workplace accountability since accountability will be reflected in the accuracy and efficiency of the work produced by the employees. Read More …

For the Hiring Manager – Lure in Great Candidates / By Alan Bernstein, President and Chief Human Resource Consultant of HR Office Savers, Inc.

One of the first steps to finding great employees is determining what type of person will fit into the new position and the company. But finding the right way to lure in candidates can be difficult if not done properly. Read More …

Job Search Support: Day of the Interview By Alan Bernstein, HR Office Savers

Day of the Interview Preferred positions are highly sought after, with multiple job seekers for one position. Here are some things you can do on the day of the interview to set yourself apart from others. Be on time Arrive 5–15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Less than 5 minutes is cutting it too close, and more than 15 minutes is uncomfortable for the interviewer. If you are running late, call your contact and Read More …

Job Search Support: What to look for when applying for a job / by Alan Bernstein, HR Office Savers

When preparing to apply for a job, I want you to consider three key items: Resume, Qualifications, and Interest. If you can master these three things, you will have a more productive job search. Your Resume Writing a compelling resume is the first step to finding a job. Your resume does not have to be perfect, but it should highlight your accomplishments, be free of spelling and grammatical errors and its length should be appropriate to Read More …