Looking for a career that allows a flexible schedule? According to our friends at YourCareerIntel.com these are the Three Careers with the best Work Life Balance Options. 1. Executive Recruiting offers remarkable flexibility, as the two most important tools in recruiting …
There’s No Room in the Workplace for These 5 Bad Habits
According to CareerBuilder research, about 3 in 4 employees have witnessed some type of childish behavior among colleagues in the workplace, including: Whining: 55 percent Pouting over something that didn’t go his/her way: 46 percent Tattling on another co-worker: 44 percent …
How to Hire Top Sales People
Sales Recruiters: How to Hire Top Sales People According to Monster.com, “80% of all hiring decisions made involving salespeople are mistakes.” By: Landy Chase Most of us are familiar with the Pareto Principle. More commonly known as the 80/20 rule, …
Suggestions from Tech Recruiters to Set Yourself Apart from the Candidate Pool
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 …