Contributing writer Emily Chardac spent over four years in an international recruitment office serving individuals of over 80 nationalities. Recognizing the challenges foreign workers experience when transitioning into a US work environment, Emily has been has focused on HR/benefits since 2007. She earned her Masters in HR from Marquette University with a focus on international business and French...
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That recruiter was so rude! by Emily Chardac - Nov, 2011 I've heard it, you've heard it, we've all heard it. Some recruiters don't have people skills. More people are living with high unemployment in their families and it's putting pressure on job seekers to provide. I've seen job seekers come off really aggressive despite their awesome professional profile. On one hand it's great to be persistent, but on the other hand, one's desperation for a job shouldn't be perceived by an emplo... |
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How to Be Strategic in Your People Operations by Emily Chardac - Jun, 2011 I think it’s human nature to make assumptions on employees, candidates, and the general public based on your cultural background, religious practices, moral upbringings, and past life experiences. By no means is this a personality default, but something to be aware of. The challenge with getting in the habit of doing so is putting you at risk of not being able to think outside the box. It’s easy to hire someone who is exactly ... |
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Recruiter Netiquette by Emily Chardac - May, 2011 Are you a job seeker looking for the next opportunity that will propel you into professional success? You have a well written cover letter, flawless resume, and have been applying online via the job boards. Frustrated, you haven’t seen measurable results in your efforts. A few phone screens here and there, but nothing substantial leading you to a job offer. Or maybe you’re perfectly happy in your current job and don’t anticipa... |
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Managing a Millennial by Emily Chardac - May, 2011 The millennial generation are those born in the 1980s and 1990s and can be described as individuals who are developed in digital communication, technology, and open to controversial topics (politics, gender, race, etc). As you probably know, I'm in the millennial generation. A Lesson Learned In my very first professional job, I was very lucky to have had a wonderful boss, mentor, and let's face it, work dad to help me ... |
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Mochi Balls by Emily Chardac - May, 2011 Never underestimate the gesture of kindness. I had the opportunity to be invited to dinner with a Japanese business person while I was a college student. He was a manager for an international company. He travels the world extensively and has been to over 50 countries. I knew I wanted to set a good impression so I did my research: how to address the individual, how to greet him, how to accept his business card (with two hand... |
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Some tips on succeeding in name pronunciation and international 101 by Emily Chardac - May, 2011 What goes into a first name? As an international business and human resources professional, I’ve seen too many times the discrete way that we diminish the people around us without even realizing it. Here are my observations. The United States is built on a diverse nation of culture and nationalities. (Note: You can have different cultures within a nationality.) Depending on where you live in the United States will determ... |
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What do Chopin and HR have in common? by Emily Chardac - May, 2011 You’re probably wondering how I’m going to connect the dots between Chopin’s Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 and a meaningful connection to human resources. The most honest answer? Just listen to the music. I often find myself answering the telephone and hearing the same questions; I made a promise to myself that I would deliver consistent, customized responses to each employee. I would answer the phone and sincerely listen to the c... |
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How to Pronounce Emily -- some tips on succeeding in name pronunciation and international 101 by Emily Chardac - Apr, 2011 What goes into a first name? As an international business and human resources professional, I’ve seen too many times the discrete way that we diminish the people around us without even realizing it. Here are my observations. The United States is built on a diverse nation of culture and nationalities. (Note: You can have different cultures within a nationality.) Depending on where you live in the United States will dete... |
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Brand loyalty versus company loyalty? by Emily Chardac - Apr, 2011 We’ve seen it before: Companies pouring billions of shareholder money into research and development to ensure that brand loyalty is sustained in the long-term. Widgets get developed and reworked to absolute perfection, almost to a science. Faithful customers loyal to the brand tweet, blog, and talk about the latest brand fashions. But are companies also creating company loyalty with their employees? I’m not convinced they... |
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Greetings by Emily Chardac - Apr, 2011 Have you ever thought about how you are greeting your colleagues? Probably – you say good morning to everyone as you bustle into your office or cube. You’ve never thought anything of it. And neither have your colleagues. What happens when you throw in a non-American into the work culture? Should your greetings change? I’ve met a lot of people who’ve said, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” That may have been an acceptab... |
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