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The latest news from SCL, including company announcements, blog articles, and useful resources from around the web.

Let the Interviewer Lead

  November 24, 2020    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice, Resources for Jobseekers

“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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The Money Question

  November 11, 2020    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice, Resources for Jobseekers

“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

Taking Interview Questions Too Literally?

  October 25, 2020    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice

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

Show the Scope and Scale

  October 2, 2020    Tom Pauls    Resources for Jobseekers, Resume Tips

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

Stop spamming your resume!

  September 29, 2020    Tom Pauls    Job Search Strategies, Resources for Jobseekers

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

What’s Your Five Year Goal?

  September 20, 2020    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice, Resources for Jobseekers

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

Track your Applications!

  September 13, 2020    Tom Pauls    Job Search Strategies, Resources for Jobseekers

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 Are You Leaving?

  September 5, 2020    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice, Resources for Jobseekers

“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

LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers

  August 24, 2020    Tom Pauls    Job Search Strategies, Resources for Jobseekers

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

Building a LinkedIn Network for Job Seekers

  July 2, 2020    Tom Pauls    Job Search Strategies, Resources for Jobseekers

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

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