The job market is competitive and employers are looking for those standout candidates who check all their boxes. They want the purple squirrel – what we consider to be a perfect candidate who has ever
4 Ways to Build and Maintain a Relationship With Your Recruiter
So you’ve just finished working with a recruiter; now what? Just like anyone in your professional network, it’s important to maintain a strong relationship with your recruiter before, during and after
The Benefits of Keeping Your Interview Skills Sharp
Our Experts | Charleah Trombitas It is imperative to learn interview skills early on in your career – and throughout your career! As you are entering the workforce, you will need to practice interview
What to Include in Your Manufacturing Resume
Your resume is the first impression you will give your potential employer. In an industry where organization and attention to detail are essential qualities, outlining your industry experience in your resume will help demonstrate that you are the right person for the job. Keep in mind that in this industry, technology is always evolving. As the importance of technology grows, a candidate who can use technology to their benefit will likely be appealing to an employer as well.
How to Include Temp Work on Your Resume
Candidates may hesitate to put temporary work on a resume, and for good reason. First of all, it can be off-putting to some hiring managers. Second, you have to know how to write your resume just perf
Seven big DO NOTS for your next interview
Our Experts | Matt Stutin You’ve heard the long list of “dos.” Show up on time. Prepare responses. Plan what to wear. The list goes on and on. But what would you think if I told you there are just as
4 Tips for Acing Your Video Interview
As of 2012, it was estimated that at least 52 percent of employers were using video interviews. With the technology ever-improving, it’s clear the popularity of video interviewing will only grow in th
Want to ace your next interview? Practice.
Want to become a better athlete? Practice. Want to learn to be a five-star chef? Practice. Want to master public speaking? Practice. When you want to get better at something, you work hard to practice
How to Prepare an Elevator Speech
You know it’s coming. It’s the opening of almost every interview and introduction. “Tell me about yourself.” Whatever you do, don’t jump to “Well what do you want to know?” Instead, practice a 30- or
Practice Your Handshake
While it’s unlikely that a good handshake will land you your next position on its own, it will strengthen the first impression you make with a potential employer. In a business setting, the person in
