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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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Words to Avoid and Include in Your Resume
Came across this article today…..great thoughts related to the information you include within a resume. Make sure each word you use has meaning and purpose. Flowery, non-quantifiable adjectives are a quick way to elevate the BS meter for those that review your resume and that is something you certainly don’t want. Don’t be afraid to toot your own horn but make sure you can back it up and make sure those reviewing the resume have ...
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7 Assumptions that Stall Your Job Search
By Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC GetInterviews.com What old assumptions about resumes and job searches are holding you back in your job search? Many job seekers fall into the trap of thinking about resumes in ways that are no longer standard practice. Approaching today's job search with old-style strategies is not going to drive your resume to the top of the "must-call" list. Take a few minutes to review your resume and ...
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Don’t Let Today’s Job Interview Catch You Off Guard!
By Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC GetInterviews.com Typically interviews occur in phases, often starting with a phone interview, and progressing along to a first and, hopefully, a second interview. However, for many different reasons, not all companies will follow that traditional approach. By preparing yourself for more complex questions about the company and your work experience, as well as for the use of new interviewing approaches and technologies, you will stand out from the competition during ...
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Your Resume Shouldn’t Play Games
Why unconventional resumes drive hiring managers and recruiters nuts. By Lisa Vaas Steve Silberberg is into a lot of things: certified Wilderness First Responder; published in scientific journals; and, according to his database-driven, configurable, searchable online resume, maintains a collection of over 2,100 air sickness bags. Everybody hates this resume. Only about five hiring managers over the years have refrained from requesting a standard Word resume, “even though I wrote an RTF generator ...
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Do You Need More Training?
If you feel as if you've looked at every job posting on earth and you still can't find one your skills match up with, then it's time to develop some new skills. This may be the perfect opportunity to go back to school, or at least add some challenging night classes. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough we must do. - Goethe Building career skills: Look internally first. Are ...
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Your Guide to Interview Greatness
Sometimes our most important messages bear repeating. This is an article we wrote 3 years ago. The message is so important, and one that stands the test of time that there is no reason to change anything. The message: Be Prepared. It all comes down; it seems, to this moment. You’ve been granted an interview with the ...
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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 ...
