Dress Code 101: 5 Best Interview Practices That Will Help You Land the Job Interviews can be nerve-wracking. There are so many questions that come up whenever you are invited to come in for a first or subsequent interview. While second and third-round interviews might feel more comfortable after that initial office visit, first-round interviews can often pose a lot of uncertainty, especially when it comes to the company […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED June 10, 2019 AUTHOR Polina Meshkova
Summer Reading: 9 Most Motivating Books for Leaders Summer is a perfect time to catch up on reading. And although light beach reads are a popular choice for lazy afternoons, insightful leadership books shouldn’t be discounted from the summer reading shelf. For those looking to supercharge their summer hustle during this traditionally slower season, read on. We checked in with our team to see […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED June 6, 2019 AUTHOR Polina Meshkova
These Are 2019’s Best States to Live and Work There’s never been a better time to find a great job. In April 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 263,000 new jobs had been added in that month alone. The impressive number, combined with a healthy 3.6 percent unemployment rate — the lowest unemployment rate since 1969 — means that there’s no […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED June 4, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
9 Expert LinkedIn Tips That Will Get Your Profile Noticed By Recruiters LinkedIn has become the driving force in connecting employers with potential employees and has exploded over the past couple of years. According to LinkedIn statistics, more than two users sign up to join the network each second. There is also an average of 100 job applications submitted monthly. LinkedIn allows recruiters to connect with members […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED May 20, 2019 AUTHOR Polina Meshkova
Here’s What CPG’s Fastest-Growing Companies Do Differently It wasn’t long ago when scale defined the CPG landscape. Large companies across the beverage, food, and beauty industries sold more and grew faster than their smaller competitors. But as of 2017, things changed. For the first time, growth and sales volumes for multioutlet and convenience retailers dropped. Meanwhile, small companies continued to increase their […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED May 9, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
ForceBrands Releases 2019 Cannabis Talent Market Report Already the fastest-growing industry in the U.S. job market, cannabis is quickly outpacing other industries, especially when it comes to employee benefits and compensation offerings. As part of ForceBrands’ 2019 Talent Market Report, the just-released specialized cannabis edition explores the most popular incentives currently being offered; insights into what’s ahead for 2020; retirement benefits and […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED May 8, 2019 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
9 Productivity and Focus Tips for Busy Workplaces Nowadays, more and more companies are stepping away from space-restricting cubicles and switching to open workplaces to encourage connectivity and creativity. Yet, with more freedom and space come various distractions that can often make being focused more complicated than it already is in the modern era of technology and social media. A recent Gallup report found […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED May 7, 2019 AUTHOR Polina Meshkova
Money Talks: Inside the CPG Industry’s Raises A company can offer stellar benefits and workplace perks, yet money is still the decisive factor in enticing top talent. Now more than ever, companies are aiming to provide competitive salaries and raises because, in contrast with the past years, it is now the candidate’s market. According to The Labor Department’s JOLTS report, for the […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED May 1, 2019 AUTHOR Polina Meshkova
7 Things to Avoid When Talking to Hiring Managers and Working with Recruiters Interviewing can sometimes be a difficult process to navigate. Talking to hiring managers or recruiters can be stressful, especially when there is no established etiquette or rule book. You never quite know what can give your interviewers the wrong impression or make them proceed with another candidate. We asked ForceBrands’ Executive Recruiter Danielle Weiss and […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED April 29, 2019 AUTHOR Polina Meshkova
10 Questions with Margot Micallef, Founder and CEO of Oliver Capital Partners and Gabriella’s Kitchen In her own words, Margot Micallef has ‘always been about changing the world.’ Entrepreneurial and driven, Micallef invests in a number of businesses across diverse industries that include broadcasting, publishing, food service, and food manufacturing. The one thing that all of these companies have in common is that they’re impactful and purposeful — two qualities […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED April 28, 2019 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Work-Life Balance: The Truth About Paid Leave Policies Across CPG Employee burnout is real. A recent Gallup study of 7,500 full-time employees found that 23 percent of employees reported feeling burnt out all the time or very often, while another 44 percent of employees reported feeling burnt out sometimes. This sort of exhaustion leads to absences from work, near-constant turnover, decreased productivity, and job hopping. […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED April 25, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
Job Application 101: 5 Professional Résumé Writing Services When it comes to applying for jobs, there is an abundance of tips and articles advising candidates on everything from how to dress for interviews to how to ask recruiters questions. However, before you even reach that step, the initial and most important part is having a stellar résumé that gets you noticed in the […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED April 23, 2019 AUTHOR Polina Meshkova