I started in HR as a Recruiting Coordinator in the days before ATS, smart phones, and any of the tools we think we needed to be effective in talent acquisition. Back then, I scored most of my gigs through staffing agencies, including my first job in HR. I worked with (and sometimes for) various staffing agencies and headhunters for several years. I started as a Silicon Valley ... Read Full Article
How to Write a Resignation Letter & Template
If you’re considering leaving your job, whether for personal reasons for because you have a better offer, a good resignation letter can work in your favor in multiple ways. Whether you have a good relationship with your current employer or you’re jumping ship because they treat you badly, your exit matters. First, it’s just good manners. If you’re considering just not ... Read Full Article
Military and Veteran Connections: Social Media for our Heroes and Families
I remember writing letters to my son while he was serving overseas in 2010 - 2011. I never knew how long it would take for delivery and just assumed it was several weeks at least. I also remember being in the dark about what was happening. Now there are better ways for service members to stay connected to their families and each other. Since May is Military Appreciation ... Read Full Article
Job Hunting Do’s and Don’ts for Recent College Grads
Job hunting is hard. And it doesn’t help when the advice you get is obvious stuff you could have figured out yourself. After all, you’re an educated professional in the making. What you’re really looking for is insight into what potential employers expect from a successful job applicant, and how to demonstrate your suitability for the position. You need the whys along with ... Read Full Article
9 Interview Tips for College Grads on the Job Hunt
You have just graduated, and it is great congratulations! Not everyone manages to start and finish a third-level course, and you did it. You should be proud of yourself. But now, you are getting ready for a new challenge, called “getting a proper job”. Yes, that part-time waiting position in the local diner is probably something you want to quit as soon as possible – even ... Read Full Article
Higher Education Without a Higher Purpose and Plans?
If you are currently completing a higher education or have recently received your degree, chances are you feel totally unprepared to enter the job marketplace. This is not entirely your fault, as multiple studies have recently confirmed that modern colleges and universities are not effectively preparing students for life after college. The problem is that secondary ... Read Full Article
How to Answer Behavioral Questions about Stress in a Job Interview
“Job interviews: everybody has to do them at one time or another.” For many, a job interview seems like the only barrier that keeps them from becoming employed. They know that they are a great worker--intelligent, hard-working, motivated--but they just get so nervous during job interviews that they feel like no one will accept them until they get out of their own ... Read Full Article
The Fine Line Between Bragging and Lying On Your Resume
Admit it: You’ve been tempted before to exaggerate a little bit on your resume. Everyone does it, right? Embellishing just a tiny bit won’t be the end of the world, plus you’ve got a good reason to do it. The truth is you know your resume needs work, but you're not sure where to start. Its job is to shine the best possible light on you. After all it is a marketing document ... Read Full Article
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