As you navigate the interview process in today’s competitive job market, you may be laser-focused on selling yourself. But keep in mind that interviews still go both ways! Salary requirements and good benefits are always important, yet other factors can add more to your long-term job satisfaction. The best employers value their employees by investing […]

Ever wonder how someone moves out of obscurity into the spotlight of an industry? Odds are, they’ve developed a successful personal brand. Building a personal brand means strategically positioning yourself as a niche thought leader and influencer. You bring so much value to a specific industry that your name and success are synonymous. It also […]

It’s Spring and that means it’s time to clean out those closets and give everything a fresh, new look- including your resume. Even if you’re not looking for a job, you can use your resume to apply for awards, board positions and speaking opportunities, so it’s always a good idea to keep it up to […]

Ever heard that the only constant in life is change? This saying speaks to the inevitability of change as it sweeps across all facets of life. Some change is under your control, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s stress-free. Consider your career – a key part of life for most people, and one that includes […]

Meetings are inevitable, and technology-based meetings allow us to work together even as decentralized work environments become more common. According to a study by teleconferencing specialists LoopUp, American businesses spend 96.6 billion minutes each year on conference calls. So how can we ensure those billions of minutes are being used effectively? We’ve compiled a few […]

You’ve done it. You’ve landed a phone interview with a potential employer. That’s a big deal!  We’ve collected a few tips to set you apart as a strong candidate and nail your interview. Do your prep work The most obvious piece of advice is to treat your phone interview exactly like any other interview, even […]

We interviewed one of Paycom’s regional sales managers, Lauren, to learn more about her leadership journey. What made you want to be a leader? I get so much value and fulfillment from being able to help others. Even before I was a leader, I still led others by example and have lived by the motto to […]

We interviewed one of Paycom’s sales managers, Matt, to learn more about his leadership journey. What made you want to be a leader? I’ve wanted to be a leader from the moment I realized the inspirational power of true leadership. Leadership elevates, it unites and it inspires. When you witness the transformational power of a […]

Tiffany McGowen is the vice president of recruiting at Paycom. We asked Tiffany to share her leadership journey with us and the wisdom she’s learned along the way. What made you want to be a leader? I wanted to see others exceed their own expectations, and I truly feel blessed when I have the opportunity […]

You’ve done it. You’ve landed a meeting with a top leader or executive at work. Whether you’re pitching a new product, suggesting a process change or requesting a budget increase, this is your time to show leadership what you’ve got. But to do that, you need to understand how these meetings work. Meetings with top […]

What are the top three things you enjoy most about your role? The first thing I love about my role is the people. Paycom employees and Paycom clients are some of the best people I’ve ever met. I love coming to work with like-minded people who want to succeed and achieve the impossible. I also […]

What are the top three things you enjoy most about your role? The independence while maintaining a strong culture. We are all road warriors, spending most of our days with different people than the last. Even though as client relations representatives (CRRs) we share smaller in-office teams, we find ways to build a culture across […]