How to Make Your Boss Like You - The Muse

How to Make Your Boss Like You - The MuseHow to Make Your Boss Like You I want to be good at what I do, and I bet you do, too. Though the motivation may differ- a promotion, a raise, the Employee of the Month award, or to simply feel good about yourself- therbeies no denying that the desire to succeed is a powerful one. But in order to be successful, there are certain people we must work harmoniously with- the most important one being your boss. When it comes to your career, your manager plays a key role in your growth and achievements. And lets face it- if we dont get along with said boss, the role she begins to play is roadblock. And while there is, unfortunately, no secret formula to making your supervisor think youre great- and thus eliminating that barrier- below are some things you can do in every job that should earn you a big thumbs up. 1. Admit When You Make a MistakeNo one is perfect- slip-ups happen from time to time, and thats OK. Acknowledging you messed up will show acc ountability, help you learn, and prevent your boss from being blindsided when the error surfaces on its own (which it will). 2. Proofread Your EmailsYour performance is a direct representation of your manager. If youre shooting off shoddy emails, it can reflect badly on her and your team. Taking those extra seconds to read your message may also help you from sending a response laced with sass and frustration. 3. Meet Your DeadlinesYour manager, and likely others, are relying on you to finish your tasks in a timely manner. Getting things done by the time youre supposed to will make managing you a breeze. And lets be real- you know you loathe the people who constantly keep you waiting (in work and in life), so dont be one of them. 4. Let Your Boss Know ASAP if Youre Going to Miss a DeadlineWe already established you arent perfect (see number one), so we get it- sometimes a deadline cant be met. No matter who the finger of blame should be pointed at, your manager needs a heads up so sh e can plan accordingly. 5. Ask Questions When You Have ThemYou cant know it all- no one can (except maybe someone as successful as Adele). If you are unsure of something, its better to ask someone than to do something incorrectly or sit there and avoid it all day. 6. But, Do Try to Figure it Out Before You Reach Out for HelpShowing manahme and problem-solving skills are characteristics that will cause every manager to breathe a sigh of relief. But dont spend forever doing it- know when its time to throw in the towel. My golden rule? If you spend more than 30 minutes trying to find the answer, raise your white flag and let someone come to your rescue. 7. Save Any Grievances You Have for One-on-one MeetingsYou most likely arent going to agree with everything your boss says and does (if you do, lucky you). But instead of calling her out in front of the whole team, address her in private. No one likes to be thrown under the bus, especially in front of the people they manage. And when yo u do meet with her, make sure youre going about your feedback correctly. 8. Bring Solutions, Not ProblemsIf you have a problem, simply complaining about it is leid going to help change it. So when you address your manager in that one-on-one meeting, come to the table with suggestions, or at least the willingness to brainstorm some with her. 9. Acknowledge When Youre at CapacityWhile its tempting to say Yes to everything in an effort to prove youre a hard-working superstar, everyone has a threshold. Once you cross it, the quality of your work (and your work-life balance) will start to diminish. And that doesnt benefit anybody.10. Be a Team PlayerNeither your team nor your company can reach their full potential if you arent playing your part. And that limits your opportunity for success, too. The car cant run if one of the wheels is stuck in the mud. Dont be that wheel. 11. Take Work Off His PlateManaging you and your teammates isnt your boss only job. He has his own tasks, projects, and career goals, too. There are likely some items on his to-do list that you can do for him. Take a look at your workload, and if it isnt too heavy, offer to help make his list a little shorter. 12. Treat Her Like a PersonWhats that you say? Your boss is human, too? Yep And though the majority of your interactions involve her ensuring you are on task and have everything you need, its not her only concern in life. (Believe it or not, she probably has a guilty pleasure TV show she binge watches on the weekends, too. Scandal, anyone?) Make a note of personal things she mentions- her dogs name, a book shes currently reading- and ask about them when the time is right.13. Take Initiative to Further Your LearningJust because youre out of school doesnt mean your education has to end. Show you want to better yourself by signing up for a class, attending a workshop, or watching YouTube videos about cool Excel tricks. Want to hit the ball out of the park? Take it one step further and share wh at you learn with your team. 14. Offer to Mentor or Train a New Team MemberTeaching somebody the ins and outs of a position is tough work. It can even be a job in itself. So when your supervisor hires a new team member, offer to get him or her up to speed. This will allow her to continue focusing on the big picture and dedicating enough time to supervise the whole team.15. Learn From Your MistakesThere arent many things more frustrating than having to tell someone something over and over again. When you make a mistake, take the appropriate steps to prevent yourself from making that same blunder in the future. Write it down, add a task to your process, put a reminder in your calendar- whatever it takes, learning from your slip-ups is a true sign of growth (and also keeps your boss from pulling her hair out). 16. Know When to Stop TalkingYour voice is important and it should be heard. After all, youre a valuable part of the team. But that doesnt mean you should be the team chatterbox. Allow others to speak up, too, and make sure youre not just speaking because you like the sound of your voice.17. Show Your AppreciationYes, managing you is part of his job. And yes, his paycheck probably benefits because of it. But he is still taking time out of his busy schedule to ensure you have what you need and to provide support when you need it. When he does something you appreciate, say thank you and tell him how he helped you. Better yet? Sing his praises and write a recommendation on LinkedIn. Every supervisor has different management styles, and your boss may value some qualities in his or her employees over others. This will change with each job you have, but if you try to do (at least most of) the things above, youll receive your boss seal of approval. And while this seal may not be obvious (I mean, you arent going to get a trophy for being a good employee), it will show in the ways that count- more responsibility, a positive performance review, opportunities to manag e others, and occasionally that big promotion. Photo of man talking to his boss description courtesy of Shutterstock..

Controller Perks Up for Second Job Offer

Controller Perks Up for Second Job OfferController Perks Up for Second Job OfferWhen Doreen Livorines commitment to move to warmer weatherbei led her to take a job that welchesnt the right fit, she prepped herself for her second job search in a year.Doreen Livorine, a Michigan native and former director of finance in both the automotive and utility industries, decided it was time to relocate.Id worked and lived all my life in Michigan, said Livorine, 52. After her husband passed away four years ago, shed been eyeing certain locales. I wanted to move somewhere that was warm year-round, and Id narrowed my choices down to either North Carolina or Houston, Texas. She signed up with Ladders in early 2008 and searched for positions in the accounting field in the geographic areas shed chosen. It seemed a stroke of good luck when she was asked to interview for a position as a senior accounting leader at a large energy company based in Houston.As an accounting professional, I liked doing acco unts receivable, accounts payable, cost inventories - all that type of work, she said.The company agreed to reimburse her for travel expenses, to assist her in selling her Michigan home and to help with some relocation expenses, Livorine said. She flew into town and had whirlwind interviews with 15 people, then flew home, excited about the opportunity.Her Michigan house sold quickly, too, and in April 2008 (within a week of accepting the energy companys offer) was relocated to temporary housing in Houston.Too quick a decisionHowever, by August 2008, Livorine was beginning to think the fit wasnt right. Instead of drawing on her many financial and accounting skills, Livorine said the position involved co-ordinating with other accounting groups within the energy company.I would simply make sure that the other departments were correctly reporting and sending those reports to the head office on time, she said. It was a sign, really, that I wasnt in a good position, she said. I didnt rea lly take the time to understand what I was getting into.The second job search of the yearSo for the second time in a year, she began her search again. Livorine rented an apartment, moved her things out of storage, and set about finding the perfect position for her. She signed up with Ladders.com again in October 2008, and used many of the same tools and parameters that had helped her quickly find her a job the first time.Since I used Ladders.com previously, she said, I was able to repurpose much of the same tips, expertise and knowledge from the site. During her first search, shed been told her resume wasnt up to snuff and had applied the advice given to her by the resume professionals to help spruce it up.Livorine said she was also very impressed by the number of top recruiters and headhunters using Ladders, including many who contacted her after seeing her credentials and job-search requirements on the site.They have an entire recruiter list section that I didnt even have to use, she said. The top recruiters with the best jobs are already using Ladders, and they reached out to me.Livorine began to receive calls quickly and fielded seven interviews in six short weeks, she said. After that, a series of second interviews followed.A fresh start with better perksOn the day before Christmas, Livorine was offered an incredible opportunity with Maximus Coffee Group, a coffee procurement, processing, packaging and distribution company that was expanding its operations in the Houston area.As Kraft Foods Corp. wound down operations and prepared to close its Houston-based processing plant - which previously processed Maxwell House Decaffeinated Coffee and Minute Rice - industrial engineer and grandson of Maximus Coffee Group founder Carlos de Aldecoa Buena stepped in and purchased it for his company, Livorine explained.Livorine was offered a position as a controller and is in charge of the companys financials, cost accounting, inventory and the other accounting respon sibilities she loves. Livorine also now has 11 direct reports, and is pulling in a salary thats even higher than what she made with the energy company.I told the recruiter that connected me with the job that Id be happy making what Id made back in Michigan, she said. The cost of living here is much lower, and I knew Id be happy, but Maximus came back and offered me a 25 percent increase over thatLivorine said her future is bright with the company. The operation is growing, and in addition to providing decaf, instant, roast and ground coffees, it is also still processing Minute Rice for Kraft and developing new business with companies like Sara Lee and Folgers.Maximus also has improved the overall job situation in Houston by purchasing a plant that would have been shut down, and has since increased the number of staff.I know it was tough, but Im so happy now in my current position, Livorine said. She said if it werent for the experience of taking the wrong job, shed never have ended up with the perfect position.Everything happens for a reason, you know? she said.

Psychoanalytic Study Shows what Truly Leads to Workplace Happiness

Psychoanalytic Study Shows what Truly Leads to Workplace Happiness Psychoanalytic Study Shows what Truly Leads to Workplace Happiness When asked How much of a persons job satisfaction does each job characteristic account for? nearly 600 participants responded Intellectual stimulation (18.5 percent) Achievement and prestige (18.4 percent) Power and influence (14.9 percent) Job security (8.8 percent) Work-life balance (8 percent) Affiliation and friendship (5.9 percent) Money (5.4 percent)These findings are quite surprising, because employers often assume things like income are the strongest drivers of happiness on the workplace. In fact our research shows that it may be the weakest, said Steve Lehr, Cangrades Chief Science Officer.The results of the survey led Cangrade to make the following recommendations for developing happy employees Ensure task variety and intellectual stimulation through autonomy, influence, and opportunities to gain prestige and recognition. Provide breaks for employees whether they explicitly ask for them or not. Offer additional financial incentives, security, and social opportunities in moderation.Research of this sort will change how things are done, said Lehr. If there is a major takeaway here, its that we can finally prove that money doesnt buy happiness, and that happiness isnt as elusive as we might think.

8 Reasons You Are Getting Rejected

8 Reasons You Are Getting Rejected8 Reasons You Are Getting RejectedLearn why you could have lost out on that open job position. The job search process can be frustrating. You have your resume, online profiles, and cover letter ready to go. Youre applying to positions and maybe you have even gotten an interview or two, but then comes the waiting game. You can wait an unspecified amount of time until you decide you didnt get the position. Or you wait for the dreaded phone call or generic email stating that you werent the type of candidate they were looking for. So where did you go wrong? The truth is, you might not have done anything wrong. Sometimes getting hired is about being in the right place at the right time. But if you did make a mistake somewhere along the line, then you want to fix it. Take a look at these reasons for being rejected, and binnensee if you fit the bill.Lack of interpersonal skills. Sometimes, looking good on paper is the easy part. If you are a person who has a hard time in social situations, considers themselves introverted, and dreads small talk, then this may be a very real reason you have been rejected after an interview. While your resume might have been sparking, hiring managers are still looking for someone who they believe will fit in well at the company. This typically means a person who has good interpersonal skills, has empathy, can carry a conversation, etc. If you dread interviews because of your lack of these skills, then doing mock interviews with friends could be the solution youre looking for.You didnt talk about your achievements. While its always good to have work experience that is relatable to the job for which youre applying, potential employers also want to know how you contributed to those jobs. In the last five years of your career, what have you accomplished? Did you bring in new customers, contribute to a large group project, or increase sales? Your resume is where you want to list all of these things and sell yourself. Theres no room to be modest.Someone else had connections. Sometimes you are rejected through no fault of your own. A great way to get jobs is through connections. When a hiring manager is looking to hire someone, and gets a recommendation from a face he knows, he is mora likely to hire that person than a stranger off the street. Knowing someone can be the difference between landing that dream job or being rejected. Thats why networking is so important to the job search process. The more you network, the more connections you make. The more connections you make, the more potential you have for getting an in at a company thats hiring.You were too eager/arrogant. There is a fine line you have to straddle when it comes to the interview. You want to seem interested in the job, but not over-the-top interested. If youre offering to do the job for less pay than advertised, showing up too early, or talking too much about your love of the company, the hiring manager is likely to be w eary or even annoyed. On the flipside, being too confident, bordering on arrogance, can also cause problems. The hiring manager may not think you are taking the interview, or their time, seriously.You revealed your weaknesses. The dreaded question What do you consider your greatest weakness ? will likely come up during any interview. This is always a tricky question, so its important to practice what you will say ahead of time. You dont want to give any false answers, like being too organized or too punctual. A hiring manager will see right through this. You want to be honest, while also talking about how you are working to fix your weaknesses and better yourself. You definitely do not want to talk about how you cant meet deadlines or have problems getting along with co-workers.You have a bad online presence. Its the 21st century, which means employers are looking you up online to see what youve been up to. This could mean your LinkedIn profile, your page on Facebook, Twitter, or o ther social media, a blog you keep, etc. This is all visible to anyone who looks. You want your online presence to be squeaky clean and professional, even if its not business related.You dont work there already. A lot of the time, if possible, a company likes to fill a position from within the company. This could mean bumping someone who is entry-level up to a management position. It could mean shifting people around from other departments. These people already have an in at the company and have proven themselves. This just isnt something you can control.Your resume is too long. A resume should be like a short pitch about yourself. It should be short, simple, and to the point. You want to include only the information that is relevant to the job you are applying for. You dont need to talk about how you have a black belt in karate or that you were a lifeguard back in high school. Hiring managers only take about 6 seconds to scan your resume. You want them to look at what makes you t he best candidate for the job, not information that is irrelevant.

Five Steps from Engineer to Leadership

Five Steps from Engineer to Leadership Five Steps from Engineer to Leadership Five Steps from Engineer to LeadershipEngineering, by its very nature, is technical work. Leading a team is leid.Because the two jobs require different skill sets, engineers who seek managing or executive roles dont always fall into those jobs. They follow a career path that leads to those positions. Before they can become a supervisor, they must show they have the skills needed to lead teams.Dorota Shortell is now chief executive officer at Simplexity Product Development, an engineering product development company, in Portland, Ore. When she began her mechanical engineering career she hadnt planned to enter the C-suite. But in retrospect, she saw how her career was shaped by the skills she demonstrated and the steps she took toward a leadership position. She shared five steps engineers must take if they want to take on leadership positions.1. Communicate Yur SuccessesShortell began her career by redesignin g an assembly inside a desktop printer.I realized a few weeks in, Im doing all this work, but I dont know if the client really likes the work, she said. I asked the senior engineer on the project if I could give the client a summary report every Friday to make sure theyre OK with the changes before we get too far down the line.Read ASMEs Top Story Air Taxi Aces Test FlightThose reports proved helpful to the client. So much so that representatives later asked that Shortell to be placed on another one of their projects.The client welcomed the reports because they offered a clear view into the project.Shortell also advocates sharingin other words, communicatingyour successes with higher-ups.Communication is always the difference, Shortell said. You can do great work, but if no one knows about itand your managers are busy peopleyou wont get recognition for it.She points out that she checked with the senior engineer on the project before sending the weekly reports.As we think about our l eadership path, we cant just assume were doing to do something and step on others toes. Theyre going to feel youre going over their heads, she said. Theres a balance between advocating for yourself and asking.Read about Engineer Whos Leadership Path led from BattleBot to Corporate Robot The key to success here is to communicate with others on your team and with your managers and to advocate for yourself, Shortell said.2.Share Your Career GoalsWithin four years of beginning her career, Shortell was promoted from design engineer to project manager to senior mechanical engineer. One thing that helped her climb she told her boss of her plans for a career as a manager.I talked to my supervisor and said I wanted to become a project manager and asked about the things I can do to get there, she said. The fact I stated that so clearly made a difference. It started give my manager a view of the path along which I wanted to go. Dont be shy to say, Heres the path I want to take, what are the sk ills I can develop and what is it I need to do to get there. she said.3. Project ConfidenceHow you present yourself can be just as important as the technical skills you bring to the job.Not that you dont need to know the technical side of things, but showing that you can be a leader is what get you noticed, she said.Shortell believes she was promoted because she was already acting like a senior engineer before she attained that role.Readers ChoiceSix texas tea Principles for an Industry 4.0 WorldMy boss said, Its easy to put you in front of clients, and people already know they can trust you and rely on you, Shortell said.Act and dress in a professional manner. Learn and hone soft skills so youre at relative ease among other professionals, she said.Soft skills, including communication techniques, can sometimes be difficult for those engineers who are more comfortable working alone at their desks each day. But, with practice, relating to others becomes easier.4. Connect with OthersLe ts call this step making connections rather than networking. That way, this necessary step to a leadership role sounds less intimidating. Networking doesnt have to be hard. Think about it as forming friendships, Shortell said. That the friendship may eventually lead to a new job or a promotion is of secondary value.Reaching out to people, connecting with people, is really important. But I know, as an introvert, its hard, Shortell said. Dont go in saying Heres what I have to sell. Treat it like This might be a cool person to know. Let me find out about them and see if I can help them.Learn about the Power of STEM education How a High School Senior Helped a Wounded MarineSociety and organizational meetings and gatheringslike those held by ASME chaptersare a great place to meet other cool people in your field.Treat networking as the long game, she advises. Dont expect immediate results. A connection you made two years ago may phone you tomorrow with news of a job opening at his or her company.5. Take on New OpportunitiesBe willing to take on a new role even if youre not 100 percent certain youre up to the task, Shortell said.A lot of times we want to ensure were successful at something because we dont want to fail. But if you dont fail once in a while youre not stretching yourself, she said.Did I know how to be a CEO? No. Did I know I could learn to do the job? Yes. Im smart. I knew I could ask for help and I knew I could figure it out as I go along, she said.The willingness to step up and to show up gets you noticed, she added.The steps that can help you attain a leadership position will take courage and determination. They may not be easy, but the payoff comes not only in attaining the role you desired, but also in growing as an employee and as a person. Even if you dont become CEO, the skills outlined above will help in all future endeavors.Jean Thilmany is a freelance writer living in St. Paul who frequently writes on engineering topics.Read Latest Exclusive Stories from ASME.orgEngineers Making Waves in AquacultureLighter Axle Reinvents Drivetrain. Does Detroit Care?Five Job Interview Questions Young Engineers Can ExpectA lot of times we want to ensure were successful at something because we dont want to fail. But if you dont fail once in a while youre not stretching yourself.Dorota Shortell, CEO, Simplexity Product Development

The Debate Over Event Coordinator Resume

The Debate Over Event Coordinator Resume When you are in possession of a massive vorstellung, the fire department isnt the only player at the table. Utilize theresume summaryif you have lots of event management experience. Its possible to acquire event coordination through on-the-job training and it isnt uncommon for administrative assistants to go into the field after gaining event planning experience as a portion of their administrative duties. The events coordinator ought to be able to communicate effectively with all sorts of people with diplomacy and charm. Try to remember, its your profile, and you decide the way that it appears like and not them. A minumum of one web site supplies a complete and specific course. Our event coordinatorA Sample ResumesA will help you select the right sort of resume you may use for your application. Its also best to request a customer who had a function that was similar to the one which you will be having. Jobs are opening daily, all you want to do is set your administrative coordinator resume together and abflug your search When reviewing resumes, hiring managers wish to be aware of if you possess skills that permit you to relate nicely with other people. They are on the lookout for applicants who are backed with experience. They want to know if youll need to relocate. Its fast and simple to use. Administrator coordinators make, normally, 39,000 dollars per year. As an Event Coordinator, you need to be thorough. To learn more on what it requires to be an Event Coordinator, take a look at our complete Event Coordinator Job Description. Being an event coordinator is an incredibly practical job. For an event to be successful, he should be able to proficiently communicate with his or her clients on how to go about with the event. For people who would like to have their occasion celebrated the way that they want it, event planner is needed to make it occur. A particular event with its stunning decor an d smoothly running program is in fact the end product of a fantastic deal of work by a genuine professional. You may binnensee a theme here empowerment. Since hiring managers would like to know that youre up to speed on the helpful tools in the business, its vital that you include the ones that you understand how to utilize in the further skills section. Social and company events are now so big nowadays it has come to be a significant competition between companies and even between neighbors. Creating web content may benefit your organization, your institutions brand, and your very own personal equity in the market. Dont hesitate to browse other social networking tools you might utilize. The managing of the whole event from the start to end is in addition the function of the event manager which he cant separate from. A resume is the most essential step for virtually any employee to spell out his capacities and expertise. Its simple to navigate and youll be able to manage yo ur social networking posts by dragging them around to modify the schedule. The day itself is the largest reason that one needs to have a wedding coordinator. The previous section needs to be about your achievements. You will surely leave a great impression once you showcase your administrative skills in your resume. Again, youve got to add education from the previous training or qualification. Due to the broad selection of daily tasks, administrative coordinators have many diverse traits and talents. The quote is powerful since it gets to the center of her value proposition. To please clients, you might frequently have to make last-minute alterations and develop new thoughts and plans. The skills needed to obtain an event manager job will differ based on the type of event in question and the specific employer. You merely receive a very short quantity of time to produce an impression and a well written resume summary can make a big difference. Choosing Event Coordinator R esume Knowing the distinction between a resume and courses vitae is a great deal more crucial before you pick a template. Work aspirants ought to think about a resume template in lieu of a program load vitae template. Creating and managing a comprehensive budget is frequently a vital part of event planning. Creating your resume is important. Whats Really Going on with Event Coordinator Resume Read resume articles focused on specific elements of job searching and the way to use your resume. In the subsequent section youve got to add your professional work experience. You need to be meticulous and detail oriented to steer clear of costly mistakes. When you secure a wedding coordinator, its important that you ask a sortiment of important questions. While a number of the openings could be posted, some can be filtered through contacts. The many contacts that are handled by means of a wedding coordinator is truly quite stunning, particularly for a bigger wedding. Limit your re sumes to a single page if youre able to.

Employer Branding Tips from Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Employer Branding Tips from Black Friday and Cyber MondayEver dream of being in demand, with great talent flocking to your company and begging to talk to you in a video interview?Look no further than mega-sale days Black Friday and Cyber Monday for pointers on achieving this. At one point, just ordinary days after Thanksgiving, the days are universally recognized in the United States as the time Americans open their checkbooks and spend, spend, spend.You might not be able to convince talented candidates to line up around the block from your company like they do outside a Best Buy, but there are some valuable lessons you can learn from how Black Friday and Cyber Monday have branded themselves as the go-to holiday shopping days for consumers.If you want to improve your employer brand to pull in the best candidates, here are some lessons you can learn from the biggest holiday shopping daysShow Your ValueThe reason consumers form giant lines to get the latest appliances isnt because its fun to sit out in the cold, its because stores are giving a real value by dramatically slashing prices. Black Friday has marketed itself as the best time for consumers to get big ticket items for unthinkable prices. This is why people brave crazy early morning hours, traffic, and the crush of people in order to search for the best deals. By showing they are willing to give consumers a big value, stores manage to pack their aisles with shoppers on Friday morning.Likewise, to pack your applicant pool with talented people youll need to show off your companys value. You might not be able to offer consumers huge discounts on a flat screen like a great Black Friday sale, but you can show just how valuable a job at your company can truly be. When developing your branding strategy, dont be afraid to show off your company culture.If you have great benefits, make sure theyre mentioned on your career website or even in the job description. Use the video interview as a place where you can stres s the positive company culture youve cultivated. The reason talent flocks to big companies like Amazon and Google is because theyre both highly regarded and have prominent, attractive company cultures. Highlight what makes your company great and candidates will be lining up around the block for a chance to work there.Get DigitalWhat, exactly, is Cyber Monday? While Black Friday has been around since at least the 1950s, Cyber Monday burst onto the scene in 2005. Branding Cyber Monday as the best day to do all your online shopping wasnt hard. After the name was coined the day began to take off, and by 2011 consumers spent $1.25 1000000000000 on Cyber Monday alone, according to comScore.Cyber Monday has proven companies ignore online branding at their own peril. Some of the best candidates can now be found online, whether on the other side of a webcam in a video interview or by utilizing social media to connect with employers.Employers should make sure theyre embracing the digital envi ronment in order to get the candidates necessary to survive and thrive in todays idea-based economy. Besides, using your web presence and social media channels is a great way to brand your company as a forward-thinking place to be, which will in turn attract the kind of tech-savvy candidates you need.Love the Early BirdOn Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the early bird usually gets the worm when it comes to great deals and low prices. If youre the first in the store, youll most likely be getting the low-priced big ticket item youve been dreaming of. The saatkorn goes for online sales, which often sell out or are only open for a limited amount of time, like Amazons Lightning Deals.For your hiring strategy, you might want want to think about rewarding the early bird as well. Perhaps the first few qualified resumes coming into your inbox are the people with the most passion for your open position or for your company.If you limit your hiring time frame, youll have less candidates to sort through. This will allow you to really focus on the talent you do have in the video interview and during the hiring process. Plus, it will help you brand your company as a place where candidates actually hear back and resumes dont just fall into a black hole.Using Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a guide, you can improve your employer brand so the best candidates are willing to line up around the block for a chance to work for your company.What are some lessons you can learn from Black Friday and Cyber Monday to improve your employer brand? Share in the commentsIMAGE Courtesy of Flickr by Gerard Stolk.