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More organizations today are using recruiters to help in the hiring process; these individuals seem to be the norm within an organization. There are obvious benefits: they are dedicated solely to that function and they have the ear of hiring managers so they know what type of skills, education and experience are needed. But, do …
Continue reading "Do Recruiters Get It Right in the Hiring Process?"
I just started a business branding coaching program (yes, coaches need a coach) and I had to step outside of my comfort zone a bit for an exercise I was given immediately; no thinking, no delaying - just acting. The exercise was to write a post on Facebook to ask what others would describe me …
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I don't know about you, but I have been seeing more job opportunities than we've seen in years. Locally here in Orlando, we are getting into a 'booming' phase of construction returning along with new housing, roads, tourist attractions, healthcare, and technology. In fact, we have three job fairs coming up this coming week, of …
I was listening the radio this morning and a caller was complaining that she was having difficulty finding a job; when the morning DJ asked what she's been doing to find one she replied that she is 'having no luck' finding any job leads on Craigslist! I almost spilled my drink hearing that. While I'm …
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Since everything today is about what you can bring to an employer, or your value proposition, it is imperative that you actually know what this might be. As simplistic as it sounds, I find that the majority of job seekers don't pay much attention to their value; they usually define themselves by a job title: …
We hear so much these days about having a good social media presence, and no truer than if you are in the hunt for a job. We know that LinkedInd is one that not only recruiters but HR and hiring managers check but what about your other social media presences, such as Facebook. My personal …
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I'm sure you've heard of the Law of Attraction (LOA); it is based on the principles of quantum physics that what you put out there comes back to you. So if you think a positive thought, you can attract positive into your life; conversely, if you think negatively you will pull negative events. Have you …
Standing out in the job-search landscape is still challenging, even though job opening are making a return. Sometimes, you need to take control and do what it takes in order to get noticed - you must not take 'no' for an answer. In the news last week, there was a story of a young woman …
We all know that the majority of companies want you to submit an online application or to upload your resume (or both); they are scanned through an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to see how your skills, experiences, education and the like are a match to the job you are applying for. From the feedback I've …
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If you're looking for a job and thinking you can just send out a resume and they'll come calling, you better change that thought; the job search ain't what it used to be. With the changing demands of technology and streamlining of processes and services, plus consumer demand for 'now,' organizational hiring is slower than …
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