Question: Does an employer need to provide temporary agency employees with a letter clearly stating that the position is temporary so as not to have the temporary agency employee think that the job is with the contracting company? Answer: Typically the temporary agency will ensure that their employees know the position they are filling is …
When your interviewer wraps up your job interview by asking if you have any questions, you might think that he or she is finished assessing you, but that’s not quite the case. Interviewers draw conclusions about you based on the questions you ask–or don’t ask. You don’t want to give the impression that you’re not …
Question: How can an American company with no office in Canada hire a Canadian national to work for the company? Answer: Here are a few recommendations that may support you hiring in Canada: Contract with a local payroll company or employment agency to actual employ the person. The agency would know the best way to …
Question: How long is a small employer required to keep job applications submitted through our website? We are in the state of Ohio. Answer: Before we discuss the records retention requirements for employment applications, here is the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s definition of an applicant submitting a request for employment through a company website: …
An interesting take from Dave Thier on why you should sell yourself in an interview: When you’re sitting across the desk at a job interview, the focus is squarely on you. For some people, this can be an uncomfortable situation. But it’s where narcissists shine most, and a new study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln …
Summer is fast approaching which means many students and recent grads will be searching for internship opportunities in the coming months. Last year we discussed many options concerning interns in our post, Summer Interns: To Pay or Not to Pay? There is a lot of great information discussing the benefits of hiring interns and the …
With all the ado surrounding employers asking prospective employees for Facebook passwords, Facebook has finally spoken out. Their stance on the issue? Don’t do it, or you could get sued. Facebook’s Chief Privacy Officer, Erin Egan, wrote on Friday, “This practice undermines the privacy expectations and the security of both the user and the user’s …
Amy Gallo raises some great points about new job offers. It can be tempting to accept job offers right away, but it is important to weigh all the options and consider them carefully before accepting. Here are some of her important tips: Shape the offer along the way: The offer phone call shouldn’t be the …
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