What makes a tech recruiter stop and take notice of a candidate? According to MeetToby.com these are the steps to take. Tip #1: Edit Your Resume One recruiter we spoke with compared resumes to a first date. It’s usually the …
Resume Mistakes you Must Avoid
Six resume mistakes you need to avoid making. You don’t proofread. The overwhelming majority (77 percent) of hiring managers say they instantly disqualify resumes with typos or bad grammar. Give your resume a once-over or ask a peer to review it …
6 Signs You’ve Found a Great Recruiter
In the recruiting industry there are good recruiters, and there are bad ones. Just like any job, some take it more seriously than others. With recruiting it’s a bit different. We fall somewhere between sales reps and human resource specialists. …
Does a College GPA matter in Sales Hiring?
Your college GPA is often a key factor when applying for high-end positions in the Medical, Pharmaceutical, or Engineering industries. Your GPA should NOT play a deciding factor in the area of sales. Here’s why: School is school, it is …
So, tell me about yourself.
The most common way for an employer to open an interview is by asking the candidate, what should be, a very easy open-ended question. Which really isn’t a question at all, more of a comment. So, tell me about yourself. …
Is Your LinkedIn Profile Pic Helping or Hurting Your Job Search?
TheLadders posted an excellent article on what NOT to do with your professional profile pic. Not only does this go for Facebook, but more importantly LinkedIn. The article is found here. As a recruiter and social media manager, I have …
3 Ways to Hype Up your Workweek
However exciting a job may be, going to the office and doing the same things every day can quickly become routine. And no matter how much you like your job, there are times when you’ll feel stifled by it. Every now …
Back to Basics: Choose Your Career
Choosing a new career can be difficult. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran in the work force, or entry level candidate, choosing a career path that suits you can be a simple task, Although if you have been working for the …
4 Ways to Show Employee Appreciation
In a tight labor market, employers should know that company culture can be a deciding factor for candidates searching for a new role. Managers and supervisors that provide strong support and ongoing recognition for their employees are more likely to …
Avoid These 3 Mistakes When Hiring in Sales
If you’re not using a Recruiting Firm, you could be making these 3 mistakes when hiring in sales. Crawford Thomas Recruiting specializes in sales recruitment. This allows our team the opportunity to research and study the sales hiring-market. Each sales …