Recruiters

Google yourself regularly and edit your online presence to support your job-search efforts. Whether you know it or not, every one of you has an online brand. A Jobvite social recruiting survey found that 85 percent of HR professionals and recruiters said that a positive online presence has influenced a hiring decision. On the flip side, 70 … Read More

As a candidate, you’ve got one thing you can’t control stacked against you. Don’t blow the things you can control. Chad Oakley, president and chief operating officer of one of the largest recruiting firms in the country, says, “The biggest reason job seekers get the cold shoulder from a recruiter is timing.” Even if you do everything right … Read More

If layoffs are on the horizon, take the necessary steps to operate at your best and prepare for the worst. If you’re concerned that layoffs may be in your company’s future, it’s in your best interest to prepare for the job search ahead of time – not after you’ve received the pink slip and you’re … Read More

Whether you will graduate this semester or have been looking for a job since last May, incorporate these five tips into your job-search strategy so you’ll be on the right track. Perfect your personal brand Invest in a professional resume that’s designed to highlight your relevant skills and make it past the electronic gatekeepers.  Clean … Read More

Consider upgrading your mobile device to a smart phone to demonstrate your tech savvy and continue the job search on the go. Week 3 of New Year, New You. The past two weeks we’ve worked on upgrading your look and re-engineering your resume to get past the digital gatekeepers.  This week I want to focus … Read More

Bounce back from a layoff with a targeted job-search strategy. As with any loss in your life, a layoff – especially if it’s unexpected – is bound to bring up a sea of different emotions in its wake. The key is to acknowledge these feelings and then move on. Dwelling on the layoff and what … Read More

Invest in a professional resume that will make it past any gatekeeper and outsmart applicant tracking software. This week I want you to focus on one of the core marketing materials you’ll use during the job search – your resume. When was the last time you printed out a job application and mailed it to … Read More

The job market doesn’t take the holidays off and neither should you. While your competition is busy sipping eggnog, take advantage of this opportunity to move your job search efforts ahead. Follow the five strategies below this season to get a head start on your search for the New Year. Make a list…and check it … Read More

Set yourself apart by sending an effective, value-add thank you message after each interview. I’ve been interviewing a lot but I’m not getting the position. Read More