I am not exactly sure why highly qualified candidates should be summarily dismissed from the selection process. This is a thoughtless and mean-cut posture often made by poorly trained hiring managers or weak HR employees. It is a […]
LinkedIn is a tremendous networking site to assist job seekers with their job-search campaign. But as I have observed in recent years, updates are made to the site with limited fanfare and explanation on how to access new […]
Surprisingly, the holidays are a wonderful time for job seekers! According to HR consultants and recruiters, many companies are not impacted by the holidays; business continues as usual. If an employer needs to fill a position, it will […]
Landing a job is the end goal for all job seekers, but a proactive job search isn’t as simple as that. It’s often a long process that includes resume building, networking, seeking out positions and the dreaded interview. […]
When LinkedIn first introduced the endorsement function, there was plenty of distress and uproar. We’ve all received endorsements for skills we didn’t know we had from people who don’t even know us. Though I think I could navigate […]
In a word? Yes. In today’s world of increasing technology and decreasing human interaction, its easy to believe that a cover letter is no longer needed. However, if you stop to think about it, the number one way […]
“What’s in it for them?” Your resume has to answer that question. If it doesn’t, you most likely will never get to present yourself to that awesome company where you envisioned working forever! Let me be blunt: Too […]
Today’s job market is an increasingly competitive landscape. While companies search daily for top candidates, many individuals experience a stalled job search, leading to frustration and anxiety. For some, a delay in landing a job can be due […]
You’re deep in your job search, you’re rolling along on your own when you get a call from a recruiter about a position that you would be “perfect” for. You have considered working with a recruiter but were […]
Those questions that you know they’re going to ask in the interview. You know the ones. The ones that always start with “Tell me about a time when you…” that require you to answer with a specific example […]