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Resume Length. How Many Pages?

Posted by  in Wednesday, July 16th 2008   

One of the most common questions I am asked to address is whether or not a candidate who is seeking a particular position should attempt to keep their career information confined to the space of one page.  While it seems fairly obvious that those with five or less years of experience in the workplace should [...]

Ask for the Job!

Posted by  in Sunday, December 16th 2007   

You feel that the interview went exceptionally well. You had great rapport with the hiring manager. You both agreed that your qualifications, cultural fit requirements, and relevant performance-related accomplishments were a superb match for the role. Yet, unexpectedly, you received notice afterwards that the company was no longer interested in pursuing you for the opening. [...]

17 Interview Questions a Candidate Should Expect to Hear

Posted by  in Friday, November 30th 2007   

It is essential to be prepared to effectively and agilely provide strong answers to an interviewer’s queries. Although the range and form of each individual’s respective format and approach may differ greatly, there are a number of core questions that always seem to surface during the course of an assessment. Those who have readied determined, [...]

13 Questions to Ask an Interviewer

Posted by  in Friday, November 30th 2007   

Well-prepared and germane questions for a potential employer not only allow you to effectively gauge the strength of the opportunity and how well it matches your requirements, they also provide the interviewer with a strong impression of your commitment and professionalism. The following questions have all proven to be highly relevant and effective: 1. What [...]

Lessons Learned from an Unexpected Candidate Placement: Part 2

Posted by  in Friday, November 30th 2007   

In my last post I outlined the story of an individual who took great initiative and was rewarded with the best job of his career. Here are some of the important points I was able to mine and utilize from that and other similar experiences in recruitment. Generate your own luck Did I have a [...]

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