To make a great impression, focus on the top portion of your resume. Recruiters and hiring managers are busy folk so show how great you are and make their job easier by keeping these 4 tips for the top in mind before submitting your resume. 1. Executive summary. Executive summaries can be very difficult to…
Ever wonder what a recruiter looks for when working to fill a job post? You know the basics of a good resume: bullet points, bolded titles, no spelling errors. But there’s a lot more to reading a resume and quickly assessing if the candidate should receive further consideration. Check out these 6 lines of questioning…
Save your company some time and money by beginning your hiring process on the phone. Phone interviews can narrow down your applicant list and help you find compatible and qualified employees. However, giving a phone interview can be just as difficult as being interviewed over the phone. Take some notes from casting directors to conduct…
A phone interview is not unlike an audition. The company wants to see if you are the right fit and that you are able to play the part. They want to get a better feeling of how you will fit into their company culture and if you have the qualifications that they are looking for…
Seeing the resume of a potential hire doesn’t tell you everything about who they are as employees. You need to know what inspires and drives them. We’ve broken candidates down into three general personas that you will see while hiring to help you decide who will be best for your organization. Who do you need?…
You’re all grown up. But isn’t it important to bring out your inner child from time to time? We think it might be vitally important in showcasing your skills to a potential employer. Think back to the type of child you were and learn how you can use those skills to prove your abilities for…
Feeling a little discouraged with your job search in 2013? Make 2014 your year by looking at your job search in a whole new way. The same way a personal trainer can help you start a healthy and effective workout plan, a recruiter can help get you on the path to a healthy and effective…
When it’s time to hire a new employee there are a few requirements that come standard. Is the person technically qualified? Do they have a good track record? Do they seem like they’ll work well with the other members of the team? Sometimes a candidate meets all of those requirements but you still don’t know…
If you’re looking for a new role, don’t let the speed of the holiday season get in the way of showing a potential employer how you differ from the pack. There are plenty of assumptions out there about the traditional IT worker. And whether you fit the mold or break it, it’s important to know…
Daylight saving time ended on November 3rd and now the sun rises earlier in the morning and sets by the time many people are wrapping up their workday. This change in how much sunlight you see could change your productivity levels. Whether it’s for better or for worse is up to you. We have a few…