We’ve discussed assembling a resume a few times in the last couple months. Now it’s time to (metaphorically) put pen to paper and get that thing polished up. 📄 Hmm. How do we describe our skills, titles, experiences & degrees, especially if we see a job we are particularly interested in? Yes – the temptation could be there to fudge or inflate. There’s [...]
How important is punctuality when it comes to arriving for interviews and following up with potential employers? Super important if you ask me. After digging around I found that being on time seems to be more complex than I could ever have imagined. When I was growing up, Mom had all our clocks 5 minutes fast to help motivate us to be on [...]
Are the days of the wild job market over? According to yesterday’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), US job openings fell to a three year low in March. The number of people quitting their jobs declined as did the number of layoffs. Is this stability or the beginning of stagnation? Either way, if you’ve decided now is the time to make [...]
Frustrated by the black hole of online job applications? 🌌 Don't let the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and AI stand between you and a great opportunity with a solid company! 🤖💼 Here are some quick tips to increase the odds your resume makes it in front of an actual human: Keywords are Key: Tailor your resume to match the job description. 🎯 Use [...]
So when should you schedule your interview? Which day of the week and/or what time of day? Does it really matter? First let’s consider some numbers and general ideas. According to a study by Accountemps, 61% of CFOs believe that the most productive time for conducting interviews is between 9 and 11 a.m. This early morning slot gives both you and the interviewer [...]
You’re taking an office tour during your first interview. You see some paper on the floor, you bump into someone innocuously who strikes up a conversation with your tour guide. Or perhaps something else happens to knock the interview off kilter. What’s up with that? The traditional interview format can feel a bit… well, staged. But what if you could uncover the company's [...]
As you’re navigating the interview process, it’s important to pay close attention to important points on the timeline of the deal. Doesn’t matter if it’s the first interview or third in the process, the opening & closing of each meeting is super important. 🤝 We all know that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Today though, let’s talk [...]
You’ve finally made it through the interview process and have received a very competitive offer. 🙌🏻 Sure you’d like to have another to compare it to, but you don’t have that luxury. You’re excited about the company and thrilled that they made the offer. Should you accept on the spot? Think about it overnight? Ask for a long weekend to consider because you’re [...]
Many of you have reached out, curious about the current job market, particularly the interview landscape. Based on my contacts and hearing from companies & candidates, 2024 has started off choppy. Is the "it's a candidate's market" era drawing to a close? Too soon to tell I think. 🤔 That said, let’s keep in mind what to expect in a job interview process. [...]
You’ve finally got that resume polished and you’re ready to consider new career opportunities. There’s one small problem though, you’re currently working and your boss/management team seems to know everyone in town. How are you supposed to evaluate what’s next for you aside from looking at online job ads? 🔍 As a trusted recruiter with over 25 years of experience, I understand that [...]
