Tips for Job Seekers Archive
Love in an Interview
Recruiters and Interviewers hear a lot of different things when meeting with candidates for interviews, some good things and some bad! If you are a job seeker or plan to start the process soon, here are a few things Recruiters/Interviewers love to hear to help land your next position!
Why 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
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.
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
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!
I Want to Leave My Job
Back in August I wrote a blog about wanting to love my job. I gave a few tips and tricks on how to kick start the process. Here we are a little over six months later and you still aren’t happy with your current position/company.
Finding the Perfect Job
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...