What would you do to get the job you want? These days, I’m seeing more and more news stories about the lengths people are going to in order to get hired. Here are just a few: Walking the city streets while wearing a sandwich board that lists your professional credentials; Renting billboard space to promote […]
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If yours is like most forward-thinking food & beverage companies, you are integrating contract employees with direct staff to maximize resources and meet project objectives. But are you getting the best results from your contract staff? To get the most from your contract personnel, you must understand their motivations and develop a culture in which […]
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By, Karen Burns from USNews Fact: Job hunters obsess about resumes. Who wouldn’t? There’s so much to get right–functional versus chronological, objective statements (pro and con), key words, templates, references, font size, white space, action verbs, employment gaps, placement and style of bullets, typos, and whether to include hobbies (probably a “no” on that last […]
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Everybody makes mitsakes (oops, that should read “mistakes”). But while a blog typo may be easily forgiven, other mistakes on the job can have serious consequences – for you, your boss, or even the company as a whole. And frankly, the way you handle your slip-up can be just as critical as the mistake itself. […]
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An offer that might have been $100,000 a few years ago is now coming in at $85,000 or $90,000… what do you do? I recently read an article at marketwatch.com that described what we Recruiters at Kinsa Group have been witnessing. With companies more worried about margins and profitability these days, many hiring managers are […]
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It’s hard to believe that some of these actions would occur, but we’ve seen it happen in 2010! Keep the door wide open for offers, remember… DO NOT: Hug the interviewer Wear jeans to the interview Feel badly if you are overdressed compared to the interviewer Answer (or play with) your mobile phone while in […]
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Use job postings as a source for industry keywords that you should include in your résumé and your online profiles. Make sure your résumé plays up your skills and achievements. Employers want to know what your capabilities are and how your skills will help them overcome their organizational challenges.
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Contact your rectuiter on a regular basis. If you can’t get a hold of them by calling, email or contact them through LinkedIn or other social media websites. Let them politely know that you are sill available but be patient with them, they want to help you. Send your recruiter an email letting them know […]
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