recruitment Archives - Margaret Buj

What recruiters look for on your resume in 15 seconds

by Margaret Buj | Feb 21, 2019 | Job Search, recruiters, recruitment, resume

I am often asked about what I look for when I read a CV and how long it takes to screen a resume. This process can take as little as 10-15 seconds – especially when I receive over 150 applications for one role, as it was the case with a one role I was recently...

Global Statistics Shaping Recruitment Trends [Infographic]

by Margaret Buj | Jun 21, 2017 | recruitment

In the past few years, the tech recruitment landscape has been bringing relevant changes in the HR industry such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the active presence of the internet and social media. Both of which have given major effects in hiring volume, as it is...

3 Ways To Get Noticed By Recruiters On LinkedIn

by Margaret Buj | Mar 31, 2015 | a blog, Job Search, job seeker, jobs, Linked In, LinkedIn, recruiters, recruitment

Simply joining LinkedIn isn’t enough. If you want to get noticed by the top recruiters in your industry, you’ve got to find a way to stand out from the crowd. Like many recruiters, I fill a majority of my open roles using LinkedIn and I use this platform on a daily...

10 ways to get ahead in a BAD ECONOMY

by Margaret Buj | Jun 10, 2012 | Career Advice, Career Planning, getting promoted, how to get promoted, job interviews, Job Search, promotion, recruitment, selling yourself successfully

In both my recruitment and coaching jobs, I hear from a lot of people who are currently looking for a new job, but they are starting from a defeated attitude. They figure there aren’t many jobs and there’s no money and it’s impossible to get a pay rise in the current...

How to convince a hiring authority to choose you

by Margaret Buj | Apr 25, 2012 | Blog, Career Advice, Career Development, hiring, job interviews, recruitment

Finding a great job these days could be tough. Hiring Managers have smaller budgets and every job offer counts. When several people have an input into a hiring decision and executives focus on a significant ROI for new hires, Hiring Managers are cautious. A poor...

How to get a job without experience

by Margaret Buj | Mar 18, 2012 | graduates, job interviews, recruitment

In modern society it’s almost routine to acquire a job through education. Many people will train and study in college and university to gain the qualifications they desire. These qualifications can lead to full-time employment and a well-paid career, due to the...