Career Moves
Wide Net vs. Narrow Focus? The Job Hunter’s Dilemma
There’s an age old question in job searching – should you cast a wide net or find a way to focus narrowly on a specific section of your industry. Jenny Yerrick Martin recently talked about this specific question in her ... Read More »
News Flash: It’s not going to fall in your lap.
I know someone who isn’t satisfied with his job. He’d like to change jobs, but instead of hitting the pavement to make it happen, he keeps hoping that the perfect job will land in his lap. Sure, sometimes head hunters ... Read More »
What Job Seekers Forget: Being Able to Answer “Miss America” Questions
Our friends over at Come Recommended recently published an article called “Be a Stand Out Job Candidate: Start Reading.” In it, they encouraged job seekers to peruse the Washington Post, follow industry related blogs, and read publications related to the ... Read More »
5 Signs of a Great Recruiter
The world of recruiters is one most job searchers know very little about. You might get a call out of the blue from a person you’ve never met and think to yourself, “Is this person legit?” Or perhaps you’re actively ... Read More »
Supporting Your Job Searching Friends (Without Getting Your Head Bitten Off)
We’ve all been through it, your incredibly talented, beautiful, and dynamic best friend just got fired or laid off. She’s down and out, she’s depressed, she isn’t believing in her abilities, and as her friend, you just don’t know what ... Read More »
The Only 2 Questions You Need to Master in an Interview
Interviewing is hard for a lot of people. It’s nerve-wracking, it’s unpredictable, and it catches you at a time you’re often most vulnerable – when you need a job! Simplifying interviewing is damn near impossible, as there are thousands of ... Read More »
Why Thinking You’re Irreplaceable is Holding You Back
Women are notorious for allowing ourselves to be taken advantage of. We often actually enjoy being doormats in both our personal and professional lives. I’ve heard women say, when considering a divorce, “But he needs me.” The same feelings apply ... Read More »
Zen In the Workplace: What Truly Makes You Happy?
In the staffing industry, we do a lot of thorough vetting of prospective candidates for different positions. We want to make sure that our client is going to get the best possible person for their job, but on top ... Read More »
Job Interviewing 101 Infographic: How to Succeed in Different Situations
Did you know the average employer may receive upwards of 100 applications per job opening? In addition, even if an applicant does land an interview, it can be difficult to navigate through the process since every interviewer is different. So, ... Read More »
The Impossible Interview Question: Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?
Recently, our friends over at Interviewing.com tackled an incredibly important question. How do you answer the interview question “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Robin Rayburn beautifully points out, this isn’t just an interview question, my friends. It’s ... Read More »
