As a recruiter, I’ve been hung up on and berated. One would think I was an annoying telemarketer trying to sell a non-stick tortilla shell maker. But because I’ve heard horror stories from candidates, I have come to understand peoples’ hesitation when it comes to working with recruiters. Some recruiters have published misleading job postings, submitted people for positions…
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We have all heard the general interview drill: do your research on the company, have your resume printed, prepare a few questions, look presentable, turn your cell phone off, relax a little and do NOT wear perfume or cologne. However, if you have never interviewed, or if it has been some time since your last…
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Let’s talk about goals. When I ran cross country in high school, I dreamed of running in the state meet at the end of the season. The reality? While senior year I was co-captain of the team, performance wise, I was mediocre at best. Did this make me give up? No way Jose! But assessing…
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One of our esteemed recruiters, Sarah Quaiatto, recently staffed a senior level position for a client. What she found is that good, mid to senior level candidates typically did not have their resume readily updated and hadn’t thought about personal or professional priorities for a few years. After some research, we figured out why; according to the…
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Similar to a first date that went well, you need to follow up an interview with some sort of correspondence. But what do you say and how do you say it? Assuming that you did your research about the position and the company before your interview, the thank you note is easier than you think….
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I know that finding a job, whether through your own means or through a staffing company, can be very frustrating. I wanted to know what really makes for a pleasant experience from contractors who have been through it all with several different agencies. They described what they have experienced in the past, and what they…
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As children, the question of what you want to be when you grow up seems so clear. My 6-year-old self answered, “Obviously I want to be a professional surfer and live off the land.” In reality I have never surfed, and Discovery Channel’s Shark Week continues to diminish that dream every August. If what we…
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We have all been there; standing in line in a room full of strangers, attempting to catch the eye of that special someone while rapid firing facts about ourselves. No, I am not talking about speed dating; I am talking about career fairs. While nerve-racking, they can be a great way to get out and…
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“Sorry…You’re Overqualified”! Those can be disheartening words for sure when someone is in a feverish job search. Certainly, there are many different points of views: the job-seekers’, the company’s and the recruiter’s. I spoke with a friend of mine who has been in this situation a couple of times while he was searching for a…
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What do you do when you’re starting out? What do you do when you’re switching industries, or rejoining the workforce? While every situation is different, many companies are looking for people with experience. Here are a few ideas for students, professionals switching industries or those rejoining the workforce: Students leaving the nest If you are…
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