Would Your Posts Pass a Social Media Screening?

Selfies, hashtags and vacation video posts may seem unrelated to your job search, but did you know that 70% of employers now use social media screening to research candidates during the hiring process? More than half of employers surveyed have found posts that led to them not making a job offer.  And, according to the Learn More

How To Research A Potential Employer

You often hear that researching a company you are interviewing with is a big part of preparing for an interview. You might think to yourself, “I already know the company; it’s been in my backyard forever.” Or you may go onto the company’s website, read the “About Us” page, and call it a day. Don’t Learn More

Job Searching Online – Tips for Being Cautious

Hackers. Scammers. Phishing Attacks. In the internet age, no one is immune. While the topic is certainly not a fun one, many job searchers are not aware of new tactics being used by identity thieves that are taking place in the form of online recruiting. Fake job listings, phishing emails, scam phone calls, and it Learn More

3 Tips to Help You Maximize Your Recruiter Relationship

Searching for a job? Maybe you’ve exhausted yourself posting your resume with online job boards. Or maybe your eyes are glazing over at yet another cover letter.  There is a better way to take your career to the next level.  Partnering with a recruiter can help you elevate your career, land an exciting new opportunity, Learn More

Layups: Score Big with Four Critical Interview Questions

As we all know, part of the interview process is an exploration into the essential chemistry that exists between people, something no one can prepare for by practicing interview questions. This tends to be the most difficult aspect of any screening process for both interviewer/interviewee alike. After all, you are who you are. We often see questions Learn More

Tips for Following Up After an Interview

You just got out of a job interview and you are feeling incredibly confident.  So much so that you’re just going to sit back, relax and wait for that offer to come rolling in.  Think again. It’s not that simple.  Even if your interview went well, others are interviewing for the same job. Who’s to Learn More

10 Steps to Landing Great References

You’ve reached that crucial point in the hiring process where it’s time to provide a list of references. Are you ready for that moment? Some job-seekers treat references as an afterthought, while others don’t give it any thought. The truth is, like a well-written cover letter or a crucial thank-you note to an interviewer, references need more attention Learn More