As the unemployment rate for the general U.S. population declined to 3.6 percent as of May 2019, it’s no wonder a trend has emerged: ghosting. A term that’s well-known in the dating world is becoming more commonplace in the job world, and candidates aren’t the only ones who’ve fallen prey to the situation. Employers have, too.
Remote interviews, no matter if the job you’re applying for is 100% virtual or not, have almost become commonplace for employers looking to add a new team member into the mix. Yes, the setting is different than an in-person interview, but it’s important for candidates to remember that many of the same rules apply.
Boomtown provides support services on point of sale (POS) systems for small businesses, restaurant and retail chains, and merchant service and technology providers. With over 300,000 businesses that they serve, their support team is always busy helping customers get the most out of their product technology.
“Army spouse Erica McMannes, co-founder and COO of Instant Teams, a remote-talent teambuilding company, has no doubt the military lifestyle prepares spouses to thrive in work-from-home or entrepreneurial businesses.”
The experience of owning a business can often be described as a roller coaster ride. One minute you’re on a high and the next, you’re going straight down into the trenches to battle it out against sales numbers, complicated business tasks (like incorporating and taxes!), marketing, and more.