Recruiters

There are a growing number of opportunities and resources for veterans, and these online resources can help you find them. Returning from combat and looking for a job is a daunting task. Positions in the private sector have become much more elusive than they were when the wars began in the early 2000s, plus many … Read More

Do those years of experience count for or against you? I’m 59 years old with a full-time job in medical ultrasound imaging. I have 32 years of experience in the field. With hospital downsizing and Medicare cutbacks, the higher-paid employees costing the most will be looked at. Your book “Job Searching With Social Media For … Read More

Results of a recent study could change how recruiters look at your rocky employment past. In a recent study released by Evolv, over 100,000 call center employees were asked about their employment history and their current tenure. The results could change how recruiters look at your rocky employment past. Recruiters try to screen out “job … Read More

Use the right keywords to tap the ”hidden accomplishments” in every job description. Resume experts tell us that it is important to capture the attention of hiring managers through certain keywords that express “dynamic” concepts. This is often referred to as putting “action verbs” in your resume. These may be words such as “transform”, “forge”, … Read More

Focusing on the whole package can help make you the perfect candidate. It’s been said before, “If a resume was the deciding factor in recruitment, there would never be a need for interviews.” Here’s how your personal brand can get you hired. It will make you stand out. By creating your personal brand, you have … Read More

You’re likely to face a background check on your job search, but there are limits, and you have some options. Read More

Effective speech can be one of your most powerful business tools. How confident are you that you just aced the interview? Did the recruiter or interviewer ask you to repeat what you just said more than one time? Many people prepare for an interview by researching the company, buying a new suit and showing up … Read More

Don’t burn your first bridge to the job. Recruiters speak up about what job seekers need to do to win their trust. Increasingly, recruiters represent the bridge between you and placement with a company. Build that bridge, and you may find yourself presented with opportunities you never even considered. Burn that bridge, and… Well, we … Read More

The resume of a Ph.D. nutritionist was so lean, mean and focused, the recruiter gobbled her up. She got right to the point, and it got her the job. “Seeking to add value to health and wellness field — highly connected and motivated leader,” her resume title read. That’s the kind of directness Wayne Weiner … Read More