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. …
Sealing the Deal: Offer Letter Stage
Sealing the deal as a recruiter is no easy task. It’s a candidate’s world right now with the unemployment rates being so low. Our friends over at Indeed.com have written an article to break down the offer-letter stage and how …
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 …
4 Things to Leave Off of Your Resume
An average recruiter will spend less than 10 seconds reviewing a resume. Having said that, it’s important for candidates to list only the essentials on their resume. These are 4 things you should leave OFF the resume! Objective Leave this …
3 Ways to get Noticed by a Sales Recruiter
How do you rise above all other sales candidates to get noticed by a sales recruiter? It’s important to understand what sales recruiters are actually looking for when sourcing candidates. I have been a recruiter for over 4 years and …
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 …
The Most Popular Recruiting Platform
These are the biggest trends in recruiting to date! Social Media is now the Most Popular Recruiting Platform among Employers AND Job Seekers. Job seekers rank social and professional networks as the most useful job search resource compared to job …
Back to Basics: First Day on the Job
As a new employee, you are all pumped up and ready to take on this new opportunity. It doesn’t matter if this is your first job or your 10th, it’s your first day and you should have a positive attitude …
Back to Basics: The Thank You Note
There are so many questions surrounding the post interview thank you note. When should I write a thank you note? Can I send an email instead of written letter? Do I write one after every meeting or phone call? Do …