My office has seen thousands of resumes come through it’s doors over the past 15 years we’ve been established. Many candidates don’t realize how important this document is to a recruiter, much less a future employer. Remember, this is your first impression! It’s your stake on a claim for that job you so desperately want […]
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What Nobody is Telling You: The Interview
What Nobody is Telling You: The Interview. Asking the right questions, researching the company and self-confidence can land you your dream job!
‘What Nobody is Telling You’: The Resume
We’ll start our series with the resume, which is designed to help you get your foot in the door for a face-to-face interview. A word of warning before we begin: creating resumes in today’s climate is more work than it’s been in the past. Greater effort must be made in order to stand out from […]
The Difference Between a Manager, a Leader, and a Mentor
One of the privileges of being a recruiter is that I get to work closely with a variety of executives and learn what they look for in the people they desire to hire Recently, I began to reflect on these leaders and what they look for in people, and I realized that I’ve observed the […]
Why You Should Examine Your Career Situation
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™ showed that CEO confidence is again on the rise. As for the employment outlook, CEOs are more bullish than last year, with half now saying they intend to ramp up their hiring.
Be a ‘Paperwork Pro’: The Employment Application
Some job seekers don’t pay as much attention to the application as they should. If you’re asked to fill out an employment application, observe the following tips.
Special Situations: Non-Compete Agreements
A non-compete agreement is a contract between an employee and an employer, where the employee agrees not to enter into competition with the employer after their employment ends. This agreement is typically in effect for a certain period of time following the end of their employment
The “C” Word – How to Approach it in an Interview
The interviewer or hiring manager should be the one to bring up the subject of benefits, salary, and vacation policy or bonuses. If they want to hire you, they’ll tell you all about the reasons to work there.
Body Language & Interviewing Attitudes
It’s not just what you say during a job interview . . . it’s also how you say it. Your visual impression or body language is just as important as what you actually say when it comes to the overall effect that you have on others.
Questions You May Be Asked On Your Interview
During your job interview, hiring managers will ask you a variety of questions in order to determine your accomplishments, personality, desires, and habits.