job search
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10 Good Ways to ‘Tell Me About Yourself’
I love this article because it gets straight to the heart of the interview process. Skills, work history and so forth are important but only in terms of getting you to the plate. Ultimately, the interview is where you have a chance to hit it out of the park. Being prepared, asking the right questions and engaging the interviewer are all critical to your ability to land the role you really want. Each of these ...
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The Counteroffer: Why and How to Avoid This Losing Proposition
By Gregory Saukulak - Originally posted on recruitingblogs.com. To see the original article click here. When an employee informs their supervisors of their resignation, they are sometimes confronted by what is known as a counteroffer - an employer’s “rebuttal” to the resignation in the form of a proposed salary increase or other perceived benefits. Many misinformed professionals have no hesitation in considering a counteroffer. In fact, many will reason that a salary increase in their ...
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An Employer Of Choice – These Are The 10 Commandments That Set The Great Apart
We, as recruiters, spend a ton of time evaluating talent and making sure that the right person gets into the right position at the right time. Unfortunately, employers often drop the ball once the hire has been made. This article does a good job of highlighting what many great organizations do to make sure that the talent they are hiring continues to contribute on a long term basis. Not a be all, end all summary, ...
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Interview Cheat Sheet
Interview prep is one of the most overlooked steps in the job search process. Why? I do not know. Unfortunately, a candidate that does not adequately prepare will often come up short when it matters most. This article does a pretty good job of summarizing those things that are most important. Take a look and if you have questions or need more depth on any or all of the concepts, don’t hesitate to let me ...
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The Cost of a Bad Hire
Whether the numbers are exact or not, it is clear that there is an enormous cost associated with making a poor hiring decision. That is where we can help. We actively focus on recruiting candidates that fit from both a skill set and a cultural perspective and guarantee our work. Let us know how we can help you! - David Weaver Career 1 Source does not have any association with this company, nor is this a ...
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Narrow Your Focus For Job Search Success
Picture this: It’s late in the evening, you’re researching job opportunities, and out of nowhere you hit “THE MOTHERLOAD.” You’ve just discovered a great organization that has 10, 20, or maybe even 100 job openings. Some are in your area, some are far away. Some positions require skills you’ve never even heard of, yet other openings are for jobs you would never want to do. You might be tempted to apply to them all to ...
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10 Key Items to Turn the Table in Your Favor
It's a new year, time to turn over a new leaf. It’s also a different environment this year than last, but does that mean it’s any easier to land a job? Companies are still being very careful to hire just the right person. The good news is that many companies are showing signs of a new sense of urgency to find the best. The real truth, they are not hiring just to fill slots. They are ...
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Valuable Tips for Would Be Job Seekers
Today’s job market has many job seekers in unfamiliar territory. Employers have tighter hiring practices and the good opportunities are tougher to find. Many employees are in under-employed positions, having more skills than the current job requires. Another big challenge for many job seekers is the decline in home values throughout much of the country that has presented new challenges for people looking to sell a home and relocate. The following are a few tips that should ...
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How to Know When it is Time to Consider a Career Change
For most people, it isn’t something sudden, such as a termination, or the company falling on hard times that causes us to consider a change in employment. It is rather more of a constant evaluation of circumstances in most cases. For those of you that have these questions, we can help you evaluate. You have accomplished everything possible in your current position and are now ready for a new challenge. You go to ...
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Develop Your Personal Brand
Having a good professional reputation is an obvious key to success, but many people don't take the time to nurture it, or they don't know how. We find it helpful to think about a reputation as a personal brand. Developing your own unique brand is considered not a luxury but an essential for future employability and success. We work with corporate clients in the area of brand development, and we've identified the DNA that makes up ...
