6 Tips For a Successful Job Search with Job Boards
Even in 2012 Job boards remain a number 2 candidate source for recruiters and even with the popularity of social media. Major job boards like CareerBuilder and Monster and job board aggregators like Simply Hired and Indeed are some of the most popular ways for companies to develop a candidate pool when looking to fill an open position. How does an […]
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 […]
Job Search Terminology: Recruiter vs. Hiring Manager vs. Headhunter
Job Search Terminology: Recruiter vs. Hiring Manager vs. Headhunter There is a lot of mis-information as part of the job search process. Sometimes that surrounds the fact that the job search is based on hiring manager and recruiter preferences. Other times it is because job seekers don’t really understand or take the time to research […]
Types of Job Seeker and Candidate Interview Styles
The job search and employee selection process takes 90 days from start the finish for a company to hire a new employee. While the resume and cover letter are one piece of the job search and candidate evaluation process, the interview serves as an opportunity for the hiring manager and job seeker to meet face […]
Don’t be Fooled by Lucrative Job Opportunities and Big Promises
When I graduated college I was one of those unlucky ones who couldn’t find a job in the field of choice. I took a job at a car dealership as an office worker. I won’t lie and say that the opportunities weren’t endless and if I stuck it out long enough I could be making […]
Versatility is the Key Competency of the Future
According to futurist Thomas Frey, “By 2030 over 2 billion jobs will disappear.” That is only seventeen years from now. The big question is will your job be one of them? In all likelihood many jobs will disappear before then. How can you be prepared to deal with this? I think that versatility is the […]
