Job Search – Research Personnel Agencies
Just as an employer would check the references of the Personnel Agency under consideration to assist with their staffing needs, you should also conduct your own research and reference checking on the agencies with whom you want to associate your name and reputation.
One of the ways you can determine the popularity of a staffing firm [...]
Job Search – Working with Recruiters (Part I)
“To get successful results, you must first build successful relationships”, Trish Johnson.
In a number of the discussion forums I participate in, it is apparent that the perceptions of both Personnel Agencies and Executive Recruiting firms are ineffectual in the job search process, at best. The same attitude is present for those in the HR profession, in [...]
Professional Business References
First of all, you should not supply your references to a prospective employer until they are requested of you. Secondly, be sure the ’separate’ document is in the ’same font and format’ as your resume and cover letter, this brings ‘consistency’ to your overall presentation. In addition, your reference list should form part of your ‘portfolio,’ so [...]
Job Seekers – Using Your ‘Time Off’ Wisely
With our job markets slowly beginning to pick up pace, we need to divert our energies away from the job search on occasion to refuel and recharge. Perhaps reconnect with some of your closer ex co-workers, or old friends and relatives you have not seen for quite some time. Give yourself the gift of a [...]
Interviewee Questions to Ask & Avoid
Regardless of the position level you have achieved over the course of your career, you will want to prepare a well thought out list of intelligent questions to ask your perspective new employer during the interview process.
If the firm has informed you that their common practice is to conduct consecutive interviews in their hiring process, I would [...]
Cover Letter – Your ‘Welcome Mat’ for the Interview
In follow-up to my previous article, Landing the Interview, Getting Noticed!, I have been asked to elaborate on, and emphasize just how important your ‘Cover Letter’ is in the successful conclusion of being contacted for the all-important interview.
While many will profess that the resume is one of the most important documents you will prepare during your life time, which is [...]
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