What Not To Do in a Phone Screen

Dear Candidate,

I realize being an applicant in a competitive job market is difficult. You know you have the skills and experience required for the position you’re applying for, but you’re not progressing past the phone screen.  A good exercise is...

What Do The Holidays Bring?

How many times do we hear, “can you believe its Christmas already?”.  Well, it happens every year, we say the same thing every year and here it is again.  With the holidays, comes days of trying to manage time to get it all done, going to work,...

4 Ways to Create a Resume that Stands Out in a Crowd

Your resume is the most important document to advance your career. Given that employers will only scan it for 15-30 seconds, you need to make sure your resume stands out from the other candidates in the marketplace. Too many resumes are filled with...

Is Our Social Footprint Replacing The Standard Resume?

As the recruiting industry grows and new tools, software, and hiring strategies are evaluated, many wonder if the standard resume will be replaced with one’s social footprint. It’s a valid question because there are advantages and disadvantages to...

5 Ways The Lion King Can Prepare You for Your Interview

Going to an interview can be a pretty stressful experience. You must sell yourself and prove to someone whom you likely have never met before that you are a valuable asset.  How do you do it? Well, believe it or not, a classic Disney movie may...

The Power of a Thank-You Note

In the age of tweets and texts, there is a simple and yet important step to the interview process that is frequently being forgotten. This step takes the same amount of time as a text to your friends explaining how the interview went, and maybe even...

The Power of Recommendations

Not long ago, recommendations and references were asked for in good faith with very little knowledge of what might be written until a job was offered.  Or not.

Thankfully for today’s job candidates, that situation has changed with the advent of...

What Do They Do With The Old Ones?

This question was recently posed to me by my 9 year old daughter. The catalyst for the question was the bombardment of marketing hype and news coverage relating to the launch of yet another iPhone. On every level we have become a Disposable...

The Top 5 Best and Worst Questions to Ask in an Interview

 A strong candidate knows what questions to ask a potential employer during the interview process and which ones to avoid.  In today’s market, it’s no longer enough just to have the right qualifications.  Top candidates know how to set themselves...

Uncovering a Company’s Culture: It’s More Than Just a Foosball Table!

We spend about a third of our lives at work, so culture is an extremely important factor when deciding to transition to a new company. Candidates should understand that a company’s culture is a significant part of what will make going to work each...