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Ava Collins

is from Walnut Creek, CA and has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management.She has a true knack for recognizing IT talent, and excellent people skills that prove beneficial in every professional endeavour she takes on. In her free time, she loves to travel; that is when she is not offering her time to social services.
Picture of Ava Collins

Ava Collins

is from Walnut Creek, CA and has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management.She has a true knack for recognizing IT talent, and excellent people skills that prove beneficial in every professional endeavour she takes on. In her free time, she loves to travel; that is when she is not offering her time to social services.
NEW YORK - NOV 11, 2014: Two US Marines salute as they march pas

10 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Veteran

When companies look for new workers, they want people who are dedicated, committed, trustworthy and loyal. Job skills can always be learnt, but the basic qualities of a good worker remain the same, especially for long-term employees. This is one of the main reasons that many establishments include a ‘hire a veteran program’ in their hiring process. Let’s look at some of the qualities that make military veterans such desirable employees for just about any civilian business: Why Hire Military Veterans? They Will Get the Job Done! – Veterans are experienced at looking at the big picture and completing the ‘mission’,

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Why Job Hopping Hurts Your Retirement

Promise of a substantial salary hike by your current employer’s rival company, wooing you for some time to join its ranks, can be really enticing. After all who does not want to earn more? But, wait! Is it all worth it especially when it has not been even two years since you joined your present work-place? Such job offers or seeming opportunities could as well be a honey-trap if you bite the bait without assessing the pros and cons of your action. Any step taken in haste may as well translate into a difficult post-retirement phase with very little savings to

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How To Avoid Common “Interview Pressure” Induced Mistakes

What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever said or done during a job interview? Are you aware of the top mistakes that are most common during the interview? You may be doing things you’re completely unaware of, and this could be hurting your chances to get the job you really want. Think you know how to ace a job interview like a pro? You could still stand to benefit from the downfall of others who have come before you. Here are the mistakes you should avoid, and what you can do to improve. Too little or too much confidence Most people

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10 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Retain Your Employees

Hands down, the most important investment you could possibly have in your company is your employees. Are you investing a large percentage in hiring the right employees? Do you have a winning team? If so, employee retention should be your top priority. Here are 10 surprisingly easy ways to achieve it. Develop an employee retention strategy Don’t leave this to the last minute, or go into it unprepared. You’ll be flying blind. The best way to approach this is with your eyes open, with a plan. Narrow down all the variables when it comes to your company and specifically what your

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Busting The Burning Myths About Job Hopping

A relatively recent term, “job hopping” is now used in mainstream society as a way to describe the phenomena of hopping from one job to the next job, rather than maintaining one job or career throughout the course of a lifetime. Here’s what you need to know about job hopping, as well as some myths we will dispel about it. Classically, as children we are taught to be loyal, hardworking, and dedicated. This carries over into our careers in school, then into the workforce. Years ago, in the Baby Boomer generation, to “job hop” carried a very negative stigma, which some

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