“Why didn’t I get the job?” That’s the mystery when the interview seemed to go well, but then the hiring manager tells you that despite your obvious skills, they “decided to go in a different direction.” We recommend that you follow up a rejection with a respectful question, asking for useful feedback that will assist…
Read MoreDo employers check your social media? You better believe it. Doing so is now an accepted, and expected, function of recruiters. Your online presence is now a key reference available to everyone. It can help you get hired, or it can be the reason you don’t get hired. It can even get you fired. To…
Read MoreEmployment references go both ways now. Not only do potential employers check references for job candidates. Going the other direction, Glassdoor can provide helpful insight for candidates who want to know what other people say about working for a particular company. And with that, many people are asking, “Are Glassdoor reviews accurate?” But candidates need…
Read More“Anticipation… is keeping me waiting…” Carly Simon was singing about heartache, not a job search. But when the hiring process drags out, job candidates can commiserate. So, why does the hiring process take so long? For all types of jobs, the hiring process now takes more than double the time it took in 2010. For…
Read MoreWhy does a corporate executive with a long successful tenure at a giant like Amazon leave? That’s what Ian Freed did. He had led Amazon’s Kindle and Fire phone teams, but he walked away at the end of 2017 to work at a nonprofit, according to Jason Del Rey, senior editor for Recode. The nonprofit,…
Read MoreA thank you note is common courtesy when you have received a gift or been a guest. Or should be – unfortunately, it’s not so common any more. The person who sends a thank you email or note therefore stands out. Sending an interview thank you email may not guarantee you a better chance to…
Read MoreHave you ever been ghosted? No fun, is it? It leaves you hanging, not knowing how to proceed. Let’s turn the tables. Have you ever ghosted someone? It is decidedly not a smart move to ghost a recruiter or potential employer. What is ghosting? Stood up, ignored, no-show – for those new to the term,…
Read MoreWorking with a recruiter is a wise move when you are seeking a new career opportunity. Recruiters seek to place highly qualified candidates in the open positions of the companies who are their clients. They know about jobs you haven’t heard of yet, and their networks reach far beyond yours. Therefore, they are well positioned…
Read MoreWhen it’s time for a career transition, you don’t want just any job. You want something you’ll look forward to every morning. Something where you will flourish as a leader in an organization doing work you feel is important. Let’s say you land just such a job. Huzzahs all around! But then about a month…
Read MoreThis year’s new college graduates are facing a tough job market because of the hit the economy has taken from the coronavirus pandemic. The landscape has shifted, with unemployment at record highs. Opportunities are out there, but job seekers may need to reconsider which industries are most likely to be hiring right now. Which industries…
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