Why You MUST Put Salary Information in Job Postings

Why You MUST Put Salary Information in Job Postings The first step towards finding the perfect candidate comes long before the interview and reference checks it starts with how you portray the job. It takes a pretty stellar job posting to attract above average candidates. However, the truth is, it’s not always easy. There’s a lot to convey in that short space what’s expected of a candidate, why you’re a great company, why they should chose you over the competition. Yet, so many organizations still fail to include the one thing that can be the biggest motivator: salary information. I know money can be a taboo topic. In fact, some companies feel disclosing salary information, even a salary range, puts them at a disadvantage when it’s time to negotiate an offer. There’s also the concern that unqualified people will apply just because the pay is attractive. However, I’d argue the bigger concern should be that the very best candidates will move past the job posting altogether if they  don’t  see a number that makes applying worth their while. In the end, you want to attract the very best candidates available. So, the most appealing aspects of the position, including compensation, should be highlighted in the job posting. Not convinced? Keep reading. Make it worth their while: The best candidates are likely selective in which jobs they apply for â€" after all, applying to jobs takes time. Listing salary information makes it clear what’s in the offer, and if the offer is attractive enough, it will give those top candidates a reason to spend some of their time on your application. For example, let’s say you had an opening for a medical sales representative. According to a  recent salary survey, the average base income for these reps is around $82,000. With commission and bonuses, their average total income is upwards of $133,000. If your company has a higher base, or if your reps typically pull in more than $133,000, you know that’s something worth talking about in the job posting. More than likely, you’ll receive a higher caliber of qualified applicants because you have more to offer. Tip:  If you can offer more money based on level of experience, you can certainly note this in the job posting as well. Though you may receive more applicants, these applicants will likely have a deeper work history, which can be an added bonus for your organization. Reel them in with the extras: Even if you’re not certain the salary range is all that impressive, you can still attract top candidates by making them aware of other things your company has to provides. For example, think about all the perks your employees have access to â€" a corporate gym, telecommuting options, an in-house cafeteria, on-site health care or day care, etc. In addition, you may offer benefits such as compensation for travel, a company car, company stock, or a matching 401k.  And for sales jobs, don’t forget about commission. If your average rep makes commissions totalling $50,000, that’s a critical part of the compensation package. Include these extras in your job postings since they enhance the total compensation package. Tip:  Highlight a typical salary career path in the job posting. For sales jobs, note what top performers can earn. Show candidates their income potential and help them understand what they can expect in terms of growth. Avoid unnecessary questions: Though you probably appreciate the time it took for a candidate to contact you during the application process, oftentimes, you’re faced with a bunch of unnecessary questions that could have been answered in the job posting â€" namely salary information. Understandably, divulging this information may not be the traditional route you take when crafting job descriptions. It may even be company policy to leave salary information blank. However, the alternative of phone call after phone call or an influx of emails may make your job harder. And, in the world of recruiting, anything that can ease your day-to-day duties is a policy worth revisiting! Tip:  Make applying as easy as possible for the candidate by anticipating their questions and addressing them up front. Wanting to know how much a job is likely to pay is a legitimate question, so answer it! Be as transparent as you can be, so the candidate has all the information they need to make an informed decision about applying. While salary information may be something traditionally left out of your job postings, you should understand that doing so can bring you better, more informed candidates. This not only helps to expedite the hiring process, it paves the way for a more transparent work environment before an employee even walks through the door. What do you think? What are some other reasons why salary information is vital in job descriptions? Let us know in the comments below. Author: Robyn Melhuish  is the Communications Manager at  MedReps.com, a job board which gives members access to the most sought after  medical sales jobs  and pharmaceutical sales jobs on the Web.  

Personal Branding Pledge 2014 - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Pledge 2014 - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career I write a new pledge each year to inspire you to take control of your life and career. If something is holding you back from real success, please reach out to me and let me know what it is. Perhaps youre dogged by something someone said about you, something youve done or some problem you suspect is in your way. Email me with the obstacle. Ill give you guidance to overcome it. Email Nance@NanceRosen.com. Subject line: Obstacle My Pledge for 2014 This is the year I blow the roof off I crank up my life so loud it explodes I leap with abandon as I shed my old skin I swoop and I float and I dive so low When I emerge from the depths My punch lands a blow that cracks the case open The thing I most wanted to know I can finally see The person I am, and what I’m meant to be Me The one you dismissed The one you don’t see The one you cut, like I’m butter and you’re a knife The one who’s been waiting and negotiating for my own life Everything I want is hiding in plain sight but was obscured While I waited for your decision, your permission and approval But this year that’s over, it’s all trash for removal No more crowdsourcing and agonizing about what others expect I’m here to command my reality and self-respect This year I am the master, my own muse and architect Keep your eyes on this space I am the meaning of success!

The Top 5 Workplace Wellbeing Trends for 2019

The Top 5 Workplace Wellbeing Trends for 2019 There is no better time to think about wellness and wellbeing especially in the workplace. With so much focus on eating well, taking care of our mental health and trying to fit more physical exercise into our lives, here are the top 5 trends employee wellness experts Elevate think will be big in 2019. 1. FINANCIAL WELLBEING Deal or no deal, the Brexit vote two years ago has damaged the UK economy and a weaker pound has squeezed household incomes. With more uncertainty forecast, now is the time to get smart with our money and equip  ourselves to stay on top of our financial wellbeing. Were delighted to be teaming up with strategy and finance consultant  Darryl Bannon FCCA  MBA  to provide a brand new  financial wellbeing workshop. This will take a  practical approach to budget, negotiation, and saving tips and tricks to becoming more financially confident. 2. PERSONALISATION Health and wellbeing is personal. Much like no two companies are the same, no two employees are the same, and the key to an effective health and wellbeing programme is offering an individualized, personal approach. This is key to ongoing success and optimal engagement. First up, find out what your employees want and need by running a survey. Secondly, offer  something  more than just a  generic workshop with a one-size-fits-all approach. Employees are demanding more from their  health at work packages DNA testing, one-to-one specialist health  coaching and personalized  wearable tech now being the  norm.   3. ADDRESSING BURNOUT Employee burnout has a huge financial implication for businesses, with low productivity, high sickness absence, and presenteeism costing UK businesses an estimated £73 billion each year. Its time to take a proactive approach to this stress epidemic and teach individuals to look out for the signs of stress in themselves and others before it reaches critical levels. 4. MEASURED RESULTS No data no proof. Without clearly measured improvements, its hard to gain senior level engagement and in return the financial support to continue with  wellbeing  programmes. Measuring impact is easier than it sounds by running regular wellbeing surveys (we suggest every six months) you can keep track of the key areas of concern  within your company, gain valuable feedback monitor the notable improvements.   5. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE   With increasing numbers of young entrepreneurs and developing C-Suite leaders, a recent study found that employers value emotional intelligence over IQ. Emotionally intelligent teams perform better at work, have better relationships, and are psychologically and physically healthier. Ruth Tongue, Co-founder of Elevate, says: Research has shown that well executed employee wellbeing programmes can not only improve productivity, reduce sickness absence and presenteeism, but also improve morale, sense of value, trust and increase staff retention and attrition. About the author:  Ruth Tongue, Co-founder of Elevate,  is an MSc qualified nutritionist, sports scientist and health editor with over ten years’ experience in corporate wellness.

2012 Top Consulting Internship Results

2012 Top Consulting Internship Results InternshipKing  has produced the results for the  2012 Top Consulting Internship  on their website. Which consulting firm has the best internships? Below are the top 20 consulting internship programmes as decided by InternshipKings industry panel and former interns. Congratulations to these firms. Now, its up to you (students, employees, faculty, etc) to vote on the top program! The leader in 2012 Top Consulting Internship race is Protiviti.  Protiviti is a global consulting firm that helps companies solve problems in finance, technology, operations, governance, risk and internal audit. Protiviti pays its interns an average salary of $22/hr. Which is quite good really. It is rated at 5/5 by intern reviews on InternshipKing. Accenture comes second on the 2012 Top Consulting Internship list, but the surprise losers are KPMG and Deloitte, who do not even feature in the top 5 list. Full list of 2012 Top Consulting Internships is available here. InternshipKing is a useful website for detailed information about internships at various organisations. 0

Securing Online Tests with Remote Proctoring - One Step Closer to Changing Online Degrees CareerMetis.com

Securing Online Tests with Remote Proctoring - One Step Closer to Changing Online Degrees A little history of online schoolsevalOnline tests have been around since 1995 Then there were open badges. Badges indicated specific skills or expertise, was linked to electronic evidence of how and why, exactly, the badge was earned by an individual.Badges are provided by many institutions including but not limited to IBM, Mozilla, Acclaim, Illinois Online Network, Michigan State University, and Microsoft Educator Network.Where we stand todayA lot of discussion goes on among students, professionals, and employers about the credibility of degrees earned through online education.There are still so many employers who find a degree received by an online course a little unsettling.We were discussing online proctoring services with one of our clients, and they said, “This is great! Because we often wonder the authenticity of the test. What if they cheated?”That said, we think it is necessary online tests are proctored. There are so many ways test-takers can cheat using a different de vice or a friend prompting answers!What is Online Exam Proctoring?In Online Exam Proctoring or Online Video Test Proctoring, a candidate is monitored online during the test duration typically with the help of a webcam, mic, and access to the screen of the candidate.evalTo take an online proctored test from a remote location candidates need:Asuitable device Disadvantages are that it still requires the exams to be scheduled and since there is equal human involvement as offline proctoring, it is not very scalable and is most expensive of all the types.The test taker and proctor can be even thousands of miles apart. ProctorU is a leading provider in this model.2. Recorded ProctoringevalIn this method, no proctor is monitoring the feed in real time. Instead, the audio-video and screen share feeds of the test candidates are recorded during the test.A representative plays back these recordings in a fast-forwarded way Advantages are that it eliminates both schedule and location constraints. It also doesn’t require humans to do the review, and hence it is scalable and is more cost effective.Talview Advanced Automated Online Remote Proctoring is one of the leading providers. Talview also provides the other two options as add-ons for additional security.Additional checks are available to make online proctored exams secure:Limit candidate logins to specific IP addresses.Blocking of copy-paste optionsFreezing the screen of device blocking candidate from accessing other applications or switching windowsCan candidates cheat during a test which is proctored online?There are blogs online which gives candidates tips to trick many proctoring systems. But as these blogs convey candidates will have to resort to extreme measures and need elaborate preparation to trick the video proctoring system since the complete audio-visual recordings are available for cross verification at any point in time.The majority of candidates will rather fall in line than try to do all this. Proctors involved are well trained and experienced to detect any hints of malpractice like candidate eye movement and body language.evalThe process followed during online proctoring includes asking the candidate to record a video of the surroundings and test machine setup. The systems are becoming more and more intelligent making it extremely difficult to cheat.Reena Ghosh has done a detailed review of cheating and countermeasures in this article. Arkansas Tech University has done a paper on candidate behavior during online proctored exams.What do candidates think of Proctored Exams?Candidates love convenience. Hence it is natural to think why should they take a day’s leave and travel all the way to a test center when they can do it at the convenience of their homes at a suitable time.There aren’t many studies available at present which have analyzed candidate feedback from proctored assessments.Remote Proctored Exams on MobileCan Proctored Tests happen on Mobile Devices?Talview is the o nly player who currently supports video proctoring in its candidate mobile app. Nature of mobile devices with the front camera makes it as foolproof as web-based tests with minimal checks and processes in place.What is the Future of Online Proctoring?Remote proctoring tools is going to become the mainstay for online courses. It might soon impact other types of assessments too. The current trends include:Enhancing the test taker’s authentication by the use of biometric inputs from devices like smartwatches and fitness monitors.Smartwatches and fitness monitors may also be employed to detect changes in pulse and temperature and send such data to proctoring software to serve as malpractice cues.Facial recognition is already used by Talview to avoid impersonation. Keyboard behavior analysis is also in use. In future, sound recognition and touchscreen behavior analysis might be utilized as additional checks.Head movement and position and illumination analysis are already in use by Talv iew for cheating. The tone of voice, facial expressions, etc. can be used in future.How Will it Change the Attitude about e-LearningWith the online proctoring in place, open badges, certificates or diplomas need not be under any scrutiny. The certification is as good as any certificate received as a result of an on-premise test.This will help a lot of professionals add certifications to their portfolio while they are working and also helps companies identify performers with a badge that can be authenticated without using too many resources. It’s a win-win.*Part of this article appeared on Talview Blog.

10 Reasons CRM Is A Must For All Businesses

10 Reasons CRM Is A Must For All Businesses It does not matter what type of business you run and it does not matter how big or small your business is; your customers are everything. The relationships you build with your customers and their level of satisfaction determines whether you are successful or not. Because of this, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software is a recommended addition for all companies. Read on to discover the top ten benefits associated with using CRM at your business… Marketing and Branding Potential Once you have CRM software in place, you will have another method of marketing and branding at your disposal. For instance, you will be able to use targeted methods to communicate with customers about new products they are like to be interested in based on previous purchasing history. Not only will you be able to market and brand â€" but you will be able to assess the effectiveness of each advertising method too. Adapts To Suit Your Business Because of the wealth of different companies offering CRM software, and the number of various software options available, including bespoke packages, you can be assured the software you select is completely customised to suit your company. A case study involving Video VinSolutions is a great example of this. This provides a good example of how you can end up with a software that is fully suited to your business and your goals. Assess Customer Buying Trends You will be able to see what products are doing well. This is particularly beneficial when you have a promotion in place or you have recently revealed your newest seasonal products. This is something you can do site-wide or business-wide, as well as assessing what products are doing well based on specific customer groups. Reports CRM software will provide you with an array of different reports. The more information you can gain the better and consequently these reports help you to improve your business through an improved knowledge base. Assess Productivity Of Employees Another way you will be able to improve your customer service is through assessing the work rate and successfulness of your employees. You will be able to note whether anyone is underperforming. This is particularly beneficial when it comes to the sales department. Wide Access Access to CRM software is not usually restricted to your business premises. This means that managers can effectively manage even when they are not in the area. This ensures business productivity never slides. Better Efficiency All of these benefits work together to give you a better level of efficiency within your company. You will be able to find out information as quickly as possible and adapt to your findings to ensure your business is reaping mass rewards.   Phone System Integration A lot of CRM systems offer the possibility for phone system integration. This improves customer experience and efficiency dramatically because when someone rings you will be given information such as; caller ID and purchase information. If this is a feature you want to make the most of, do make sure you keep this in mind when looking for the right software. Improved Profit Levels By being more efficient, assessing buying trends and implementing branding and marketing, you will be able to increase your profit levels substantially. And, isn’t this what every business wants to achieve? Improving your customer service levels and loyalty levels always come together to benefit you financially in the end. Customer Retention By improving your level of customer service you will be much more likely to keep your customers. Little things, such as birthday notices, go a long way to creating a loyal bond between your company and the consumer and thus ensuring they continue to use your business. No matter what industry you are in, the importance of repeat business cannot be ignored. Nevertheless, a lot of businesses focus too heavily on new customers, forgetting about their current ones. CRM platforms make sure this is not the case. So there you have it: ten of main benefits that are associated with implementing CRM software at your business. It does no matter what sort of company you run, CRM is of paramount importance. After all, you would be nothing if you did not have your customers, and so keeping them on side and building loyalty levels mean everything.

How to Choose the Right Resume Writing Service

How to Choose the Right Resume Writing ServiceSince so many job seekers want to hire a resume writing service, you can expect that there are plenty of them around. Some of them claim to be the best and would provide unique, top-notch services, while others would claim to be the lowest priced.So how do you choose the best one that can help you in Raleigh? There are a few things that you can consider, which will guide you to make the right choice. In this article, we'll go over some of those things and hopefully help you in finding the right Raleigh resume writing service for your needs.The first thing you should consider is their prices. You should think about how much it would cost you to have the services of this Raleigh resume writing service done. Of course, you also have to consider whether or not the quality of the service you're paying for is comparable to that of the other services that are similar to yours. If you think you cannot afford a good service, then you might be bett er off with some of the less expensive ones out there.You should also consider how fast they can provide you with the services you need. Most of the companies offer fast turnaround times, which means you can get the services of their company within a very short period of time. Since so many people these days are considering and hiring the services of a resume writing service, you should make sure you're going to get a quality service.The next thing you should consider is how complete the resume you send out will be. You should try to make sure that the resume they're sending out will be tailor-made just for you. This way, it can cater to your specific job skills, qualifications, and education. Since there are many people who use these services as a stepping stone, you should take all the time needed to make sure that your resume is exactly what you need it to be.You should also be able to work with the company to create the content of the service, which should be relevant to your ne eds. Some people will send out resumes that are very generic, which will not do you any good in the long run. You should find a company that has expertise in creating what you need, which they can then put together and deliver to you.Lastly, you should find a company that has the right resume writing service that will give you the most competitive rates. There are lots of companies that offer low rates because they simply don't have the expertise to do the job right. If you look for a quality company, you can expect to pay a bit more, but you should be able to get a great service at a lower rate.As you can see, there are plenty of things that you should consider when choosing the right service for your needs. It's up to you to choose the one that will serve you best.