The One Question Your Resume Must Answer
Resumes are a dime a dozen, so making yours stand out is of great importance. You may think that filling your resume with a head shot, industry buzz words or graphics will capture a recruiter’s attention, but in reality, it may just get your resume thrown to the bottom of the pile. Creating an attention-grabbing […]
Gen X’ers… What DO we stand for??!
I’m part of Generation X. We’re the kids that were born between 1965 – 1980. We’re the current band of leadership that is raising families and running businesses. We have a tremendous influence on how we shape the minds of our youth and a responsibility to right the economy. Lately, I find myself disgusted […]
How the New Facebook Graph Could Benefit Recruiters
I was on the waiting list for the new Facebook Graph Search feature. This week, the Beta version went live on my profile and I am trying really hard to figure it out. At first glance, it doesn’t seem to be conducive to actually searching the expansive online world of Facebook. Though the more I play around […]
Having a Strategy is Key to Job Fair Success
The spring college recruiting season will soon be in full effect. In fact, companies are gearing up right now to scour universities for full-time talent and summer interns. Seniors — hungry for their dream jobs — and juniors — hoping to land internships — will be armed with resumes and dressed in suits. They will […]
The Importance of Networking
If it hasn’t already, the spring semester for many colleges is in full swing. Seniors are getting anxious to walk across the aisle and ready to start the next chapter in their life. The number one item on the mind of seniors is finding a job. While the majority of career-oriented programs at universities and colleges […]
Always Check Your Teeth for Lettuce
Have you seen all of the job seeker advice online? A quick Google search for “interview advice” retrieved more than 16 million results! With all of the articles, blogs, books and podcasts, you’d think that everyone looking for a job would know exactlywhat to do and, certainly, what not to do. This economy has made […]
