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Typically, when one starts – or thinks of starting – the job search, the first thing they do is update their resume.  But a question lingers… is there anything else you can do?  What about when you *aren’t* job searching?  What are those things that make passive candidates attractive to employers?  What can you bringRead more

A few months ago, Patrick wrote a blog about what questions should be asked in interviews – by the interviewers… And Leslie has written a post about how to prepare for interviews… but what do you do when the interviewer asks “do you have any questions for us?”  Here are a few things you canRead more

I have a confession.  I LOVE Social Media.  I know, it’s totally basic, but I do.  I think it’s awesome that celebrities/authors/business leaders will retweet you, that we can see Instagrams from all over the world, and that you can keep up with literally everything on your Facebook news feed.  However, how does that impactRead more

My blog posts recently have come out of necessity.  As a recruiter I see a myriad of “don’ts” and as a recruiter with access to a captive audience, I feel the need to share them with you.  Below are my top ten things NOT to do while job searching – or even after you’ve landedRead more

As a recruiter, I see hundreds of resumes per week.  I see some that I love and some that, well, I don’t.  Resumes are your ticket to a new job, a better job, a better life.  Own your resume, make it represent you, but do so professionally.  The following advice isn’t all new, but centralized. Read more

As Glinda, the Good Witch of the North said in the Wizard of Oz, “Are you a good witch, or a bad witch?”  There are good recruiters and there are bad recruiters.  Job seekers have a lot of choices when looking for employment.  Do you apply directly with a company?  Which recruiter should you use? Read more