Being told that you did not get a role that you have been interviewing for is a major disappointment to any candidate. Interviewing involves a lot of time, effort and energy. And if a candidate truly wanted the job, a great deal of emotion is also invested into the process. It is never easy to hear “you didn’t get the job” and it often results in self-doubt and a decreased sense of confidence.
Read MoreAlthough many companies and agencies are on temporary hiring freezes, as states begin to gradually reopen across the country, we are beginning to see select companies slowly ramp up their hiring processes again. For us, recruiting has been a challenge in the current climate given abundant hiring pauses, but gradually our clients are starting to rethink staffing for the future and that includes re-engaging eager candidates!
Read MoreAs you find yourself with a lot of time at home during the pandemic, you may be taking the opportunity to finally clean out your garage, reorganize your closets and get rid of unwanted clutter. We suggest also dusting off your LinkedIn profile! Whether or not you are actively seeking a new opportunity, due to the uncertainty of our current job market and economic climate, we encourage everyone to keep their LinkedIn profile actively updated during this time.
Read MoreAlthough recruiting and job hunting/searching is still busy, it definitely dies down during the Summer months. People have more of a “holiday” mentality and often want to put career related topics on the back burner.
Read MoreI am a huge proponent of crafting a succinct, compelling, and relevant story around your resume. When you think about it, your resume is a shortened version of your career’s life story.
Read MoreI was inspired to write this blog today based upon a recent conversation I had with a strong account management candidate. He was an Account Executive with 3 years of experience and had an appealing integrated background at a couple of reputable agencies.
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