Social media has undoubtedly helped countless students and professionals build and advance their online presence, and in some cases, helped them secure new career opportunities.   The keyword here is helped. Social media did not get them their jobs; it only helped them get their jobs. View Details

Over the years I’ve held thousands of sales meetings, selling both tangible and intangible products—and I’ve learned that there are some basic fundamentals that make a difference no matter what your offering is.   As the CEO of a growing business, you’ll often find yourself in the role of “salesperson-in-chief. ” Keep these simple things in mind to make those first sales meetings a success.   1. View Details

Next time you write an email subject line, think twice about the words you’re using.   Loading your message with words such as “confirm,” “join,” “press,” or “invite” is not a good idea if you want a response, says data from Baydin, the makers of email plugin Boomerang. View Details

Letting go of an employee is one of the hardest things a manager can do. But there’s no use making excuses.   You know it’s time to do something about that employee whose performance is consistently lacking. But, well, dealing with it feels like more trouble than it’s worth.   If this sounds familiar, I have a challenge for you. View Details

Canadian HR professionals appreciate receiving thank-you notes from potential candidates after an interview, according to a recent survey by Accountemps.   Two-thirds (66 per cent) of the 150 HR managers surveyed said it’s helpful for applicants to send a thank-you following an interview. Respondents cited email (67 per cent) and handwritten notes (48 per cent) as the most appropriate ways to thank employers. View Details

You can’t make every worker happy, surely, and should a business even try? Evidence from our recent research suggests, actually, that the answer is yes. Or rather, our evidence shows that managers are giving up far too soon on their disgruntled employees, making them less productive than they could be, exposing their companies to unnecessary risks from thefts and leaks in the process, and inflating turnover costs. View Details

These interview questions are used by permission from :  1. Tell me about a time when you were a member of a great team. What role did you play in making the team great? 2. Tell me about a time when you were given a task to accomplish without any direction. 3. Tell me about a time when you had to work with someone you did not get along with. 4. View Details

You landed the interview, and as far as you’re concerned? You nailed that sucker.   Or, you met with a recruiter who seemed super interested and incredibly connected with the exact kinds of companies for whom you want to work.   She said, “Keep in touch! ”  Awesome. But a couple of weeks have gone by and nothing’s happened. So what do you do now? View Details

Many people associate selling with pushy sales people who don’t listen to your objections and try to force you into parting with your money for a product or service that you don’t want. However, knowing how to sell yourself is a vital tool for effective career management. The process starts with your CV or resume, in addition to interviews, internal meetings and networking events. View Details

If you’ve ever hired anyone for a job, you understand a whole new perspective on what makes an applicant stand out—and what makes you toss an application to the bin.   Fair or not, blogger, consultant, and hirer Patrick Zaharoff discusses honestly the mistakes that can ruin your chances with a potential employer.   I will be very honest with you in this post. View Details

The Allemano Group is excited to share the news that we are a virtually paperless recruitment agency.   In my last 4 years as a sales recruiter, I am ashamed to admit that I have used A LOT of paper. I would go through entire stacks of printer paper at least every other week.   In the recruiting business, it’s really hard not to.   Why? View Details

It is finally done! A very exciting time for both myself, and the dedicated partners who have contributed to the completion of the Allemano. ca website (v1).   The Allemano Group is a full service, executive recruitment agency, specializing in business-to-business and industrial sales rep positions. This includes every type of sales role, beginning with inside sales, right on up to VP of sales. View Details