Job Search
7 Ways to Make the Most of LinkedIn in 2018
Managing your LinkedIn profile like a digital Rolodex could lead to countless missed professional opportunities. In spite of the many social platforms, LinkedIn remains the ideal social network for business professionals. According to the Society of Human Resource Management, more…
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5 Ways to be Effective at a Networking Event
Networking events sometimes feel like speed dating. Talk to as many people as you can until you find a mutually beneficial connection. It can be less than comfortable. These events are created with the best of intentions, but trying to…
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Effective Ways to Close an Interview
You have made it to the final interview for your dream job and now the conversation is winding down. The interviewer asks you: “Do you have any questions for me?” Now is not the time to say “No”! This is…
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5 of the Biggest Resume Mistakes
The quickest way to eliminate yourself from a job process is by having mistakes on your resume. Beyond the obvious grammatical and spelling mistakes to avoid, there are 5 other BIG mistakes to be aware of and stay away from:…
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How to Grab the Attention of Hiring Managers and Recruiters
January 3, 2018 By Barb Miller, Marketing Manager If you’re seeking a job, standing out and capturing the attention of hiring managers and recruiters can be a challenge. This means that you have to cut through all the noise out…
- Categorized: Candidate Advice
- Tagged: Branding, Direct Recruiters, DRI, hiring managers, Job Search, Job Seekers, Personal Branding, Recruiters, recruiting, Social Media
Managing Your Online Personal Brand
April 5, 2017 By Sarah Pozek, Director of Life Sciences As an executive recruiter with a passion for social media, I spend a lot of time curating my personal brand and evaluating that of the candidates and companies in my…
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Employers Want Self-Starters
March 15, 2017 By Dan Charney, President A big deal is being made about self-starters these days because it is at the top of a hiring manager’s list. It’s considered one of the key traits that employers are looking for…
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- Tagged: candidate advice, Dan Charney, Direct Recruiters, DRI, employee, Job Search, Self-Starters
Interviews: The Most Common Questions Answered
July 27, 2016 By Christy Fox, Marketing Specialist You have a job interview coming up and you’re beginning to prepare by planning your outfit, confirming the time and place, and printing out resumes, cover letters, and reference sheets. More importantly,…
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3 Helpful Tips to Beginning Your Job Search
April 20, 2016 By Christy Fox, Marketing Specialist Are you looking for a new job opportunity? Will you be graduating soon without a job lined up? If you are, you may be experiencing a range of feelings- excitement, fear, or…
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Your Job Search May Be Tax Deductible
March 16, 2016 It’s that time of year again when we’re all looking for tax deductions and that means, we’re getting calls from independent consultants and contractors as well as candidates interviewing for FTE positions who want to know if…
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- Tagged: FTE positions, Job Hunting, Job Search, Job Search is Tax Deductible, new job, recent grads and taxes, tax adviser, tax deductions, tax write-offs