The Truth about Filling Jobs
Many candidates who are passively and actively job seeking have openly talked to me in the past about their frustrations with the interview process. They often want to know: why a job opening stays...
View ArticleMake Sure Your Candidates Have a Great Experience
A few months ago when I was job hunting, I was applying to companies that had a well-known brand, were large, and seemed to have the culture and stability I was looking for. Naturally, I assumed...
View ArticleEarly Careerists: Don’t Burn Yourself Out
Post written by: Vera Swain Did I format my résumé correctly? Should I have included a cover letter? When I follow-up on the application who do I follow up with?! Such are the questions I and...
View ArticleDeath of the Traditional Resume
A couple months ago I had written a post regarding a new twist on resumes. The post went over a couple ideas on how to add a little something extra to your traditional resume. Today, I would like to...
View ArticleFormatting Your Resume to Work with ATS and TAS
To help recruiters manage the overwhelming amount of resumes they receive, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Talent Acquisition Systems (TAS) are being utilized more frequently. Although this...
View ArticleWhat Your Online Presence Can Do for Your Job Hunt
When I thought about the ideal job hunt, I always had believed that to be the most professional and proactive hunter, it was best to update your resume often and simply upload them to career websites....
View ArticleSocial Media Uses for the HR Professional
I’ve always been interested in human resources but lately I’ve really been on a social media kick. Some of my Twitter and LinkedIn followers poke fun at me because it seems as if I’m posting all over...
View ArticleWhat Recruiters Would Like Candidates to Know
Yesterday I wrote a blog post from the job seekers’ point of view. This post discussed the many pain points that seekers deal with during their job hunt. They hoped that bringing these points to light...
View ArticleAll Candidates Should Receive the Same Customer Service
Recruiters and hiring managers- I get it. I know you are completely swamped with resumes and applications. I understand that your inbox is full and your phone is ringing off the hook. Dead-lines to...
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