Decoding the Job Posting – The Job Search Enigma Machine
Job reqs are often sprinkled with PR, HR, and corporate-speak, obscuring the real meaning behind the words. Lighten your day perusing our universal code-breaker.
Face to Face, Yes! Vid to Face, No!
Ever been given a choice for how to interview? Suspect that there’s value in meeting face-to-face? Turns out you were right! And those that think videoconferencing is a good substitute for sitting across from your prospective employer will be sadly disappointed.
Especially If You’re “Older”, Choosing the Right Words Can Make All the Difference in Your Career Search!
Older job-seekers face significant challenges in the lean hiring years since the Great Recession. Put your best foot forward during your career search by employing a smart choice of words.
Timely Homework Submissions Seal the Deal
Many candidates overload their resumes with project lists and examples of their work, producing tomes rather than the adverts that I recommend. No doubt, supporting documentation can help seal the deal in today’s competitive job market, but timely submission is key.
Don’t Cause Your Top Candidates to Turn and Run
Phone job interviews in public spaces are legal, but may not project the image your company brand deserves.
What Makes a Great Client?
No, it’s not a company that pays a 35% fee in cash and accepts a one-week guarantee.
Job Hunting in the Digital Age
Digitization and the internet have changed job hunting forever. That said, any wise job-seeker will augment their online activities with good old-fashioned networking.
Even a Genius has to Sell Himself – The Resume of Leonardo da Vinci
Everyone needs a resume to speak of their unique capabilities. Check out Leonardo’s list of accomplishments.
5 Top Tips for an Interview – Generating Resume
As recruiters, we spend hours reviewing, editing, and re-writing resumes daily. And we are frequently surprised to see recurring gaffes that hinder our applicants’ candidacies.