The Secret Ingredient for Increasing Retention
Shift Your Focus From Procurement to RetentionIf you are a hiring manager, you understand how difficult it is to find quality candidates who fit the role and culture within your organization. Due to...
View ArticleWilling to Relocate: 5 Strategies to Successfully Obtain a Long Distance Job
Want to increase your chances of finding a job? Be willing to relocate. It can take months or even years to find a job within a 25-mile radius. But if you expand your horizons, it opens you up to...
View Article5 Effective Strategies to Master Your Job Search Using Social Networking
If you’re on the lookout for employment, using social networking to aid your job search is a must. In a previous blog post, we covered the reasons you should incorporate social media as a vital...
View ArticlePretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week July 13-19, 2014
Back in May, we celebrated National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, which was a special time to celebrate all of the individuals who serve in a variety of roles within the field of...
View Article5 Uncommon Ways to Boost Your Job Chances
When you’re trying to find a job, sometimes you have to think outside the box. Considering the average job listing can have approximately 100-200 applicants, competition is fierce and you want to stand...
View ArticleMaximizing Personal and Professional Development Through Correctional...
***This is a guest blog post from James W. Buckner Jr, Corrections Specialist, 86-Keys Consulting***Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines ‘specialized’ as something “made or used for a particular purpose,...
View ArticleManagement Made Easy: 5 Simple Methods to Motivate Your Employees
“Management is nothing more than motivating other people.”--Lee IacoccaAs a manager, one of the most difficult parts of your job may be motivating your employees. If you’re looking to get your...
View Article5 Reasons You Need a Mentor Regardless of Career Level
Mentor: Someone whose hindsight can become your foresight. --UnknownIn the past few years, the concept of mentorship has experienced a resurgence. A mentor is a more experienced or knowledgeable...
View Article5 Desirable Attributes to Look for in a Quality Mentor
In our previous post, we talked about the potential benefits of having a mentor. Regardless of your career level, it’s beneficial to have a mentor. But you may be asking: How do I find a mentor?...
View Article5 Steps You Can Take Today to Improve Your Job Chances for Tomorrow
When you’re in the market for a new job, it may feel frustrating, overwhelming, or even hopeless. But perseverance and patience can be the true secrets to success, so focus on what you can do now to...
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