by Margaret Buj | Jun 14, 2015 | a blog, millenials
Research has shown that companies are more likely to hire those nearer retirement age as compared to millennials, and it seems like millennials’ attitudes are to blame. Many firms call millennials in for an interview but never extend a job offer. If you are among...
by Margaret Buj | Jul 31, 2013 | a job, Blog, salary negotiation
The way in which you present your requests during salary negotiations has a dramatic impact on whether you get what you want from an employer. Be firm, but flexible, self-confident, but not arrogant or demanding, and sell your skills and knowledge in a way that... by Margaret Buj | Jul 31, 2013 | a job, Blog, CV, looking for a job, recruiters, resume
If you are frustrated with how long your job search is taking and why you’re not getting enough interviews despite sending out many applications, it is time to understand how recruiters read resumes. In my 9 years of recruitment experience and 7 years of working as an... by Margaret Buj | May 12, 2013 | a job, Career Advice, Job Search, recruiters
On a regular basis, I hear clients or candidates saying that they’ve been contacting lots of recruiters but they still haven’t got a job through them. The problem is that a lot of people have unrealistic expectations for the recruiter/job seeker relationship. The...
