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This was SHOCKING to me
This was really shocking to me. A few of weeks ago I've offered 5 free 15-minute consultations to people who wanted some help with their interview technique/job search. The slots were snapped up in less than 2 hours, but there was so much demand, that I ended up doing...
Are you productive… or just doing busy work?
Productivity in the workplace is as important as ever. Many people will get involved in what is known as “busy work. These are things that make you look busier than you actually are but do not add much to the bottom line. Employers want workers who get their work done...
Are you ready for your dream job?
Are you more concerned about getting the job just because you have the skills or because the job appeals to you? Are you doing everything that the career advisers tell you to do to find a job, but feel deep inside that there is still something missing? Did you take...
How to cultivate a more productive workforce (survey results)
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How to deal with job search blues
I have been hearing lately from some clients that the job search is taking them much longer than anticipated - companies are slow in making decisions, and in some cases, they have opted to advance an internal employee after interviewing several candidates. I’ve seen...
[Video] How to ace a group interview
Group interviews are becoming more popular with employers these days for several reasons. Firstly, it expedites the interviewing process. Instead of being at the employer for 4 hours meeting different people, or, even worse, having to come back for several rounds of...
How to do an interview follow-up
To many people, the interview is over once they leave the interview room. However, to the pros, this is the perfect opportunity to stand out from the rest. It's important to follow up with the employer in a way that shows your continued interest and helps your...
Magnetic strategies to expedite your job search
You can do all the right things to get the attention of recruiters with a professionally written resume, bio, LinkedIn profile, online job boards, networking, the works! And all those things are important and do get noticed by hiring managers. Yet, there are still a...
How to get good recommendations on LinkedIn
This article is part of the "LinkedIn tips" series.Unless you’ve been living under the rock in the last few years, if you are a working professional, you most likely have your profile on Linked In. LinkedIn is the world’s biggest social networking website for...
The Resume Objective is Dead, So Why Are You Still Using It?
When I began as a recruiter, long, long ago, every resume began with an objective was followed by a flowery and slightly vague statement about what the jobseeker wanted, written in terms that were all about the candidate. Back then, a typical resume objective would be...
