Last week we discussed how to leverage LinkedIn for your job hunt. As a professional networking site, it’s easy to see the advantages of LinkedIn. But what about the rest of the social media universe? Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites can all prove to be a valuable resource in your job hunt. How… Read More »
Job Seekers
Are You In Marketing? How to Keep Your Job in 2012
Do you want to stay employed for another 12 months? It won’t be easy. Most of you are going to be asked to do better, and differently, in a worse economic environment, with less money. Keeping your job might be tough, so here are four resolutions that can help you stay employed. 1. Stop blindly… Read More »
Leveraging LinkedIn: How to Use Social Media in Your Job Hunt
If the last time you were on the job hunt was a decade ago, then you might be using some antiquated resources for finding a new position. Asking friends, searching job boards and reading the newspaper might be a good way to find open positions, but today’s candidates will need more. One way that prospective… Read More »
What’s in a Name? How Your Name Could Impact Your Job Prospects
If your name is Tim Jones or John Smith, the odds are that companies and HR professionals have heard your name – or one just like it – many times. For a more unique name, like Tim Papadopoulos, you may think that gives you that ability to stand out against the competition, right? Not according… Read More »
How to: Find a New Job While Currently Employed
In the course of your career, it’s likely that you may be employed but interested in finding a position elsewhere. Whether you’re unhappy with your current company or just seeking new opportunities, this can be a difficult situation for many employees to maneuver. How can you successfully search for – and land – a new… Read More »
Negotiation Time: How to Get the Pay You Deserve
Last week, we discussed how to discuss the subject of a raise with your boss. In today’s economy, many workers might feel undervalued or underpaid in their current job but say nothing for fear of losing their position. As recruiters, we believe a little bit of negotiation can go a long way in the workplace.… Read More »
Ask and You Shall Receive
Do you feel underutilized at work? Does your pay not accurately reflect your skillset or workload? Well, what are you doing to resolve these issues? In a perfect world, everyone would be paid fairly. Unfortunately, the workforce just doesn’t operate that way. However, one can receive that much needed monetary boost by simply exercising the… Read More »
The Job Search: Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Remember how awful the beginning of the school year was when you were a teenager? For three long months you did what you wanted, when you wanted. If you felt like staying up late: no problem. If you wanted to sleep in: no problem. Little did you realize at the time—there was a problem! The… Read More »
The Art of Writing a Cover Letter
As recruiters, we field cover letters and résumés on a daily basis. While some are extremely well crafted—perfectly showcasing all of their skill and attributes—some just fail to hit the mark. We understand that many of you may have a family, a second job and other obligations, but you must invest time and effort to… Read More »
It’s All in the Job Title
It may sound trivial, but job titles matter—no matter the industry. In our everyday communications, we use job titles to describe and understand where one another fits in the company hierarchy and in the industry as a whole. If titles weren’t important, why would we put them on our business cards? Your title tells someone… Read More »