There are many common practices to follow when preparing for a job interview – dressing professionally, researching the company, and sending follow-up thank you notes to your interviewer. However, as a contractor, your job interview conversations may go a little differently than someone who is interviewing for a full-time role.
Here are 5 valuable interview tips all consultants should follow.
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training consultant company,
interview questions
TOP TRAINING COMPANY RIDES FOR HEART
The countdown is on! The 2018 Manulife Heart & Stroke Ride for Heart, Sunday, June 3, 2018, is now less than a month away, and team TrainingFolks shifted their fundraising into high gear with a kick-off lunch on May 3.
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Heart&Stroke,
RideforHeart
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE STRATEGY TIPS FROM YOUR TRAINING COMPANY
As a customer, have you had this experience? You have an issue with a company and call customer service. You are bounced around through the automated phone system and sit on hold for an eternity. Once you finally reach a live person, they don’t know the answer to your question, so you are put on hold again, your blood pressure rising by the minute.
Most people have war stories of customer service fails. A 2016 Gallup study of more than 13,000 customers found that 59% (about six in 10) had problems with at least one company in the past six months.1
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customer service training,
microlearning
TIPS FROM YOUR TRAINING COMPANY
It’s not possible to build a relationship with every recruiter you come across but picking and choosing a handful of recruiters to stay in touch with will prove beneficial to you in the long run. As a Learning and Development consultant, TrainingFolks’ recruiters cater to your niche, which makes it very important that you stay in touch with them and maintain that relationship, even if it is just through a couple of emails throughout the year.
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Topics:
learning consultants,
contract training,
contract trainer success
TOP TRAINING COMPANY IS A+
TrainingFolks is proud to receive an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for the seventh consecutive year. This rating recognizes that TrainingFolks has met the Standards of BBB Accreditation which includes a commitment to honesty, transparency, and responsiveness to resolve any customer issues.
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BBB,
top training company
TrainingFolks Chosen for 2018 Training Outsourcing Companies Watch List
For the seventh consecutive year, TrainingFolks has been chosen by Training Industry for their Training Outsourcing Companies Watch List.
As the most trusted source for information on the business of learning, Training Industry prepares this annual list to highlight the best providers of training services and technologies in the market.
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best training companies,
top training companies
EMPLOYEE RETENTION PROGRAM TIPS FROM YOUR TRAINING COMPANY
Finding top talent can be a challenge for many companies, but retaining the best employees can also be a struggle.
There are many reasons employees leave – lack of opportunities for career advancement, not being supported by their manager, a negative company culture, or not feeling the company has a sense of purpose are just a few.
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employee retention programs,
employee onboarding process,
employee recognition ideas,
women in leadership
5 Traits of a Successful Contract Trainer
More and more people are beginning to join the contracting world due to the flexibility and scheduling that it offers. With so much competition, how can you stand out? Below are 5 traits that you should take into consideration for contract trainer success.
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contract training,
contract elearning developer,
contract training consultant,
contract trainer success
TIPS FROM YOUR CORPORATE TRAINING COMPANY
Networking events can be stressful, challenging and if not done right, ineffective. However, in the business world, it’s hard to run a successful business without networking. Finding opportunities as Contract Training Professionals means making the right contacts. Here are 5 tips that you can apply to help market yourself better.
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contract trainer,
corporate training tips,
contract trainer success
How Technology Can Improve Your Employee Onboarding Process
As more organizations are recognizing the benefits of a solid employee onboarding program -- greater employee engagement and productivity, improved retention rates, and reduced turnover -- they are investing in enhancements to their internal process. One way companies can improve the onboarding process is by using technology. Here are five reasons why.
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employee onboarding,
employee onboarding process,
new employee onboarding checklist