
Let the Interviewer Lead
“How did my candidate do in the interview?” I asked. “I think his experience may be good,” replied the hiring manager. “But I couldn’t tell if he’s really what we need in this role. He … Continued
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“How did my candidate do in the interview?” I asked. “I think his experience may be good,” replied the hiring manager. “But I couldn’t tell if he’s really what we need in this role. He … Continued
“Hey, you’re a recruiter, right?” “Yes,” I said, wondering what was coming next. “I have an interview tomorrow,” said my friend. “How do I answer the money question?” “Try this,” I told her: “I’m currently … Continued
There are many interview questions that can be confusing if you take them too literally. Here are a few examples: What is your most recent example of conflict resolution? What was the biggest problem you … Continued
It’s a competitive job market, particularly post-COVID, so many recruiters spend only seconds screening a resume. If we don’t see a match quickly, we must move on to the next application. If you want your … Continued
Resume spamming means submitting resumes to job postings before reading the job description, location, hours of work, or required qualifications. Job boards make it easy to click the “apply” button, and it feels productive. You … Continued
This common interview question proves difficult for many job seekers. It can be particularly difficult for those who are still trying to figure out what they want in a career. The Wrong Answers There may … Continued
A couple weeks ago, I called a candidate about a warehouse manager opportunity. I told the candidate what company I represented, and I asked him if he had applied. He assured me he had not. … Continued
“Why do you want to leave your current employer?” I got a call from a candidate this week. He’s interviewing for a new job, and was looking for advice on how to handle this common … Continued
If you’re looking for work, make sure your LinkedIn profile is up to date, and as complete as you can possibly make it! Here are a few quick tips to help you optimize your LinkedIn … Continued
Over 75% of jobs are filled through networking, not job postings! But traditional networking events are not an option in today’s post-COVID environment. So how can we network for career development? One of the best … Continued