The best way to find your next career move

The best way to find your next career move

As a member, you can post HR job postings for FREE. That means you can use your recruiting budget to upgrade job postings and gain more visibility. With TalentBoost receive up to 400% more responses from qualified candidates. When you select this upgrade, your post gets pay-per-click distribution to a network of over 1000 job […]

Increase your HR knowledge with on-demand HR training all year long

Increase your HR knowledge with on-demand HR training all year long

When you open up your email inbox every Wednesday you get a trending HR topic.  If all you do is just read these every week, you’re already adding knowledge and expertise to your professional HR hat. When you’re ready to take that knowledge to the next level, log into the HR Girlfriend’s member portal and […]

Work With Us! HR Girlfriends has an Intern Position Available

Work With Us! HR Girlfriends has an Intern Position Available

Our membership organization is looking for a Social Media Intern to join our fast-paced team. The ideal applicant will possess strong knowledge of the digital media landscape, including various social media sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and posting on blogs and social networks, engaging in online forums, participating in online

Affirmation: Take Control Of Your Future By Sharpening Your Foresight

Affirmation: Take Control Of Your Future By Sharpening Your Foresight

Life is a long journey where it pays to look several steps ahead. It’s impossible to predict everything that will happen, but you can get better at seeing into the future. Train yourself to develop sharper foresight so you’ll be better prepared to reach your goals and deal with whatever circumstances arise along the way. […]

Career Monday: What Will You Do When an Employer Says You’re Overqualified?

Career Monday: What Will You Do When an Employer Says You’re Overqualified?

Imagine someone refusing to date you because you’re too kind and beautiful. Yet, when you’re job hunting, you may run into employers who tell you that you’re overqualified for the position. How can you keep your impressive credentials and extensive experience from working against you? Follow these steps designed to help overqualified candidates land a […]

Affirmation: Each Project I Work On Deserves My Best Performance

Affirmation: Each Project I Work On Deserves My Best Performance

Each day brings me a new opportunity to give my best to the world. The uncertainty of life demands that I perform at my highest level on any project I undertake. This approach also gives me a sense of fulfillment. My time is precious, so it is best used meaningfully. My heart and mind are […]

Career Monday: The Remote Worker’s Guide To Returning To The Office

Career Monday: The Remote Worker’s Guide To Returning To The Office

Once you’ve gotten used to working at home, returning to the office requires more than trading in your bunny slippers for dress shoes. The sooner you start planning for the transition, the easier it will be to cope. Maybe it’s your idea to go back because you want to build your network or increase your […]

We have an employee who is going on a leave of absence. We will need to hire a temporary employee to cover those duties. What do we need to know about hiring a temporary employee?

We have an employee who is going on a leave of absence. We will need to hire a temporary employee to cover those duties. What do we need to know about hiring a temporary employee?

Answer: The process for hiring a temporary employee is like hiring regular employees. You will post the position, go through a selection process, ensure all necessary new hire paperwork is completed, and onboard the temporary employee. Just be sure you’re clear in the job posting and during the interviews that the position is temporary. If […]

Affirmation: The Practical Day To Day Survival Skills Hidden In The TV Show Lost

Affirmation: The Practical Day To Day Survival Skills Hidden In The TV Show Lost

You’ll probably never get stranded on a remote island fighting off polar bears and monsters made of smoke. Still, you can put the time you spent watching the TV show Lost to good use. Think back to some of the survival skills taught by Jack, Kate, Hugo, and all their friends. Profound Survival Skills 1. […]

Career Monday: A Foolproof Formula For Getting To Know Your Coworkers

Career Monday: A Foolproof Formula For Getting To Know Your Coworkers

Being on friendly terms with your coworkers can make you happier and more productive. However, it can be difficult to get to know other employees if you’re busy with your own work or communicate mostly online. How can you create more opportunities to connect with your teammates? Start with this list of suggestions for steps […]

HR Girlfriends – A Valuable Resource for Our HR Professionals

HR Girlfriends – A Valuable Resource for Our HR Professionals

Dear (Boss’s Name), I am writing to bring your attention to a valuable resource for our HR professionals that I believe would be a beneficial investment for our organization. HR Girlfriends is an online platform that provides on-demand HR advice and resources to HR professionals. As you know, our HR department is responsible for managing […]

What is the difference between a job description and a job posting? Can I just share the job description when advertising for a role?

What is the difference between a job description and a job posting? Can I just share the job description when advertising for a role?

While the job description and the job posting are similar, in that they both outline the duties of the role and the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) needed to perform those duties, each has a different purpose. The job description is an internal document outlining the purpose of the role within the organization, the essential […]