Sometimes going back to basics reminds us of just that…the basics.  And very often we seem to forget some of the basics of candidate interviewing etiquette.  

Here are some of the basic tips to remember when it comes to interviewing etiquette: 

1. Remember to return all calls and emails within 24 hours.
2. Introduce yourself - show…

The unemployment rate has varied from as low as 1% during World War I to as high as 25% during the Great Depression – peaking at a rate of 10.8% in November 1982 and 10.0% in October 2009 – we are currently at 3.5%

Employment & Unemployment

• Employment Rate: 60.4%
• Unemployment Rate: 3.6% 
• Underemployment Rate: 12.5% 
• Youth (16 to 24) Unemployment Rate: 7.9%

 Job Openings & Labor Force Participation

• Job openings were at 7.02 million on the last…

• Unemployment Rate: 3.5% (Down)
• Underemployment Rate: 12.6% (Down)
• Job openings were at 7.1 million on the last business day of August (Down)
• Jobs Openings Rate: 4.4% (Down)
• Number of hires were at 5.8 million on the last business day of…

According to a recent study by Leadership IQ, the biggest statistical driver of workplace satisfaction for workers between the ages of 21-30 is whether their supervisor recognizes and praises their accomplishments. 

Only 30% of workers ages 21-30 would strongly recommend their organization as a good place to work.  Interesting contrast is that 47% of…