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Who is the RIGHT person? I help people hire the right person for the right position. Unfortunately, frequently hiring managers, leaders, business owners, and YOU... suck at hiring...(SORRY, I don't paint because I suck at painting... when I need a painter, I hire a professional painter.) People hire people they like. And although this is important, it is more important to understand what the job needs. What are the preferred workplace behavior strengths needed to do the job well? What soft skills are needed? Bad hires cost $$$. Quit hiring the wrong people. Eliminate the revolving door. Stick to what you are good at and let me help you with the people side of your business. #hiring #uncoveredrevenue #tti #jobbenchmarking #trimetrixhd

Who is the RIGHT person? I help people hire the right person for the right position. Unfortunately, frequently hiring managers, leaders, business owners, and YOU... suck at hiring...(SORRY, I don't paint because I suck at painting... when I need a painter, I hire a professional painter.) People hire people they like. And although this is important, it is more important to understand what the job needs. What are the preferred workplace behavior strengths needed to do the job well? What soft skills are needed? Bad hires cost $$$. Quit hiring the wrong people. Eliminate the revolving door. Stick to what you are good at and let me help you with the people side of your business. #uncoveredrevenue #hiring #TTI #revenuestrategy

Looking for a job that fits your unique skills? Job carving could be the answer! This approach customises roles to match your strengths, helping you find the perfect fit. If you’re a job seeker who could use a little help finding (or creating!) the right role for you, contact the team at CoAct today. Learn more: https://ow.ly/OkC850TlFJL {Image description: The image is a graphic for a blog post titled "Successful steps for job carving for job seekers." It features a white background with the "coact" logo at the top left and the title in bold text, with "job carving" highlighted in purple. On the right, there's a photo of a smiling woman with long hair outdoors. The design is clean, with an orange circle and a yellow dot as decorative elements in the bottom right corner.}

Did you know that consistently using a professional headshot can have a 10% increase in positive associations a person has about you? Headshots can be far more important in the professional lives of individuals and across organizations than many people realize making measurable real world impacts on an individual's career and revenue generation in companies. Regularly seeing an individual's headshot contributes to the "false fame effect" which gives on average a 10% increase in positive feelings an individual has towards you than they would otherwise. This translates to more positive interactions with clients, and greater outcomes from professional connections which has a direct impact on earning potential for individuals and organizations. Read this article to learn more about the positive impact an updated professional photo can have on you and your organization.

Have you ever thought about how much a single photo can boost your career? No matter your field or career stage,  professional headshots are vital for career. A headshot isn’t just a picture. It’s like a professional greeting, the first thing people see online. So, what should a headshot show to grab attention? It must be more than just a clean look. It should tell my career story. For me, taking a professional photo is a key strategy.

In my last post I focused on the importance of hiring a pro for the best quality headshots. BUT, if you need to take a headshot of yourself on the fly, I cannot stress enough that lighting is key! First, if you have overhead lights on, turn them off. Overhead lights cast shadows under our eyes, among so many other things we don’t want. Next, find a window with nice diffused light (think even light, no harsh light coming through). Face the window and put your cell phone on a stand at eye level or just above eye level, or have someone take your headshot for you. If you need to simplify the background, have a piece of white foam board handy and put it behind you on a stand as the backdrop. Or with certain apps you can cut yourself out of the photo and paste onto a new plain backdrop (this is a whole other topic :) In this example I would have ideally removed the object behind my right shoulder and made further edits, but this post is focused just on light and how it makes such a big difference. Soft window light is great for headshots and blasts out the “imperfections” we tend to fixate about our faces- textured skin/wrinkles/blemishes. So find a window and see what you can do! 📷🙂

Event planners face big staffing problems. Hiring reliable staff is tough. These five challenges make it harder: Staffing Shortages ↳COVID-19 caused a big drop in available staff, raising costs. Finding Reliable and Skilled Staff ↳High turnover and last-minute cancellations disrupt events. Lack of Training and Investment ↳ Temporary staff often lack the training and motivation needed. High Turnover Rates ↳ Constantly hiring and training new staff is costly and inefficient. Mismatch of Expectations ↳ Misunderstandings between planners and staff lead to poor performance. Our agency solves these issues. We offer premium staffing services with comprehensive training. Our package deals include multiple services, like bartenders, waiters, photographers, videographers, candles and many more. This approach saves money and ensures reliable staffing. By choosing us, you enhance your event experience and stay on budget.

Portrait from a recent careers shoot for Twice Daily and White Bison. For these shoots we typically work with actual team members from different stores in the area, so we're not interrupting the staff at the store where we're shooting. The client does an excellent job at coordinating the talent. It works great, because they all know how to accurately show the roles they're representing. Whether it's working as a cashier or a barista, stocking shelves, working in the kitchen, or helping customers, having actual team members brings a level of authenticity to the photos that models wouldn't be able to deliver in the same way. #advertisingphotography #locationphotography #lifestylephotography

Portrait from a recent careers shoot for Twice Daily and White Bison. For these shoots we typically work with actual team members from different stores in the area, so we're not interrupting the staff at the store where we're shooting. The client does an excellent job at coordinating the talent. It works great, because they all know how to accurately show the roles they're representing. Whether it's working as a cashier or a barista, stocking shelves, working in the kitchen, or helping customers, having actual team members brings a level of authenticity to the photos that models wouldn't be able to deliver in the same way. #advertisingphotography #locationphotography #lifestylephotography