Tips for Job Seekers Archive
3 Reasons You Should Consider Temporary Employment
Are you in between jobs? Are you looking to gain more experience? Are you not currently working? Considering temporary employment is a great way to get back to work quickly while learning new office skills, gaining experience, and generating an income at the same time.
Resume Writing Tips – What I Want To See!
As you may have experienced or may currently be experiencing, interviewing can be a long, exhausting process with a list of things to complete. I am here to help, as it was not too long ago I was updating my resume for an internal career change!
Do Employers Really Bother Calling on Your References?
As one of the many people who make reference calls daily I can tell you that yes, yes we do. On average I spend 6-8 hours per week calling all of the references that are in our candidate’s files.
How Do I Know Which Job Offer to Accept?
Unemployment is at an all-time low and you find yourself with multiple offers. You are probably asking yourself, "Do I take the position that offers the most money and minimal benefits to meet my immediate financial needs? Do I accept the position that is just under my salary expectations...
Number Your Way to a Better Resume
I’ve never been a fast reader. In high school English classes, my classmates were always chapters ahead of me while I read thoroughly to comprehend every single line. “Just skim it!” they would say. But I wanted to understand the big picture.
Stop Wasting My Time: How to Cancel an Interview
I’m a recruiter so talking to candidates and scheduling interviews takes up at least half of my day. The process goes a little like this… I post a job that I a need filled for my client and a candidate sends me their resume because they are interested in the job. I call the candidate
Win Them Over
Being in the "People Business" I felt this was a very relevant topic to touch on. Whether it's the first 30 seconds or first 30 minutes, you are being judged when you first meet someone. Whether for business or personal reasons, you have just a small window of opportunity to leave a positive impression...
Watch Yourself! How to Prevent Interview Sabotage
You only have one chance to make a first impression. This is important to remember when it comes to your job search. Most people think that when they interview for a position, it starts as soon as you sit down across from the interviewer. Well, most people are wrong!
How to Find the Perfect Job! Three Resolutions for the New You!
It’s that time of year! The New Year is a time that most people take a step back to reflect, recharge, and regain momentum for the year ahead! It’s a time when many people take the time to look into changing careers or finding a new job. Many people who decide to start looking seem...
Should Your Current Company be Your Last?
As a recruiter, I believe there are two types of people in this world. The first is the individual who always thinks the grass is greener on the other side of the fence and consequently is always searching for the next great opportunity. The second is an individual who is paralyzed by comfort, stability, and