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This survey of 2,000 recruiters reveals the most despised – and the most liked words found in their applicant’s resumes. But out of the survey comes golden advice… The company surveyed 2,201 hiring managers and HR people to come up with the best of the best and the worst of the worst. “I’m a real go-getter who always thinks outside …
We all know networking has the potential to dramatically enhance our careers; making new connections can introduce us to valuable new information, job opportunities, and more. But despite that fact, many of us are doing it wrong — and I don’t just mean the banal error of trading business cards at a corporate function and not following up properly. Many executives, even …
Let me get to the point. The pace of hiring for managers, professionals, and executives has accelerated significantly in Colorado in the last three months. On the average, our clients are landing positions much faster than the published national averages, and much, much faster than during the last 5 years. There may have been a time when sticking with your …
You’ve heard your whole life “We learn from our own mistakes.” And of course it’s true that knowledge we gain from our mistakes helps us progress in life with more confidence. BUT… What would you share about the mistake of choosing the wrong career path? Do you think you will have enough time to learn anything from it? It could be the …
Here is a killer example of a video ‘resume’ that totally makes the candidate, Eric Hanson stand apart from the pack of candidates! Enjoy… ‘Backpacker Magazine Gear Tester’ from Eric Hanson
Many career seekers I meet have spent a lot of time trying to “find a job.” They focus on a job out there just waiting, and all that is needed is to rise above the competition to land it. Another, more proactive strategy is to look for problems you can solve at an organization and convince them to invent a …
Not being face-to-face with someone doesn’t mean that you don’t still need to bring your A-game. You might have the best intentions, but what you say and how you say it (tone, pace, inflection, etc.) can easily be misinterpreted. Here, step-by-step advice to help you give good voice. Step 1: Prepare, prepare, prepare “It takes days to get ready for …
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When you’re excited about a company, it’s natural to want to apply to several different positions there. But job hunters might be worried about the impression it gives off. If you’re wondering if it reeks of desperation, the answer is . . . it depends. Applying for different positions in the company works if you are truly qualified for the …
When you’re presenting yourself to employers, you want to stand out from the crowd. Some people try to use gimmicks, like pink resume paper or a quirky cover letter. These kinds of attempts nearly always backfire; they scream “I’m trying too hard! I don’t have any other way to stand out!” and discredit your candidacy. Instead of relying on a …
In a perverse way the following Forbes article about ‘millennial’ job candidates should give heart to the 50+ career seeker. Studies show that 70% of hiring managers are more likely to prefer a 50+ candidate. However, these top 5 millennial mistakes are relevant for every career seeker whether interviewing or just networking. Case in point, a recent millennial graduate of a …
Digital natives don’t have anything on these gen-xers and boomers who crafted new careers with social media savvy, storytelling chops and a dynamic approach to reinvention. Don’t dismiss these stories – there is something valuable to take away from each of them. From Fast Company by Lydia Dishman “Around these parts, we like to celebrate creative people. And we stand up and …
Let’s face it: Job hunting is kinda boring at best, grueling and soul crushing at worst. Sometimes you need a little lift when you’re perpetually applying to job positions. But instead of clicking on funny YouTube videos like “Dog Plays Dead To Avoid Bath Time,” cruise on over to TED.com to give yourself an emotional boost — and some much-needed career inspiration. We’ve chosen …
The recruiting world is changing fast – recruiters are becoming more social, mobile, and data-driven. In the newly released 2013 Global Recruiting Trends Report*, we uncovered five key trends that are changing how employers find, engage, and hire you. What does LinkedIn know about recruiting? Well, 88% Products tight was appearing. I. Somewhat 10 cent viagra buy online 1-2 on is …
Colorado hiring is on the move, ranking 3rd in the nation Colorado scores managerial job growth of 11.6% in May. Denver Business Journal reports on Tuesday’s release of the CareerCast.com Index, a measurement of managerial job growth since 2007. An anomaly? We don’t believe so… This positive growth index is supported by many accompanying data points, for example: Colorado new …
