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What to Do When Opportunity (or a Recruiter) Knocks
The definition of opportunity is “a set of circumstances that make it possible to do something.” I received an email recently that made me reflect on this definition.
10 Hilarious Movie Quotes to Help Your Job Hunt
When I was growing up, my brothers and I rarely spoke our own thoughts. Instead, we spoke in movie quotes probably 90 percent of the time. This tormented my mother to the point where one night at dinner she yelled, "WHO IS BILLY MADISON?" She had thought it was a...
4 Reasons Your Recruiter Is Asking Personal Questions
When enlisting a recruiter in your job search, a lot of questions will be asked. Where do you currently work? Why are you looking for something new? What is your current salary? This will most likely be overwhelming. Being asked to disclose such personal information...
How to Leave a Job Without Burning Bridges
Whether you’re leaving because you hate your boss or because you found an excellent opportunity to grow yourself, it’s important to remember the age old saying: Don’t burn your bridges.
What’s The Secret to Employee Engagement?
More and more companies are beginning to realize that the U.S. workforce is changing, and that it is important for employees to feel valued in their roles. A shocking survey conducted by Officevibe, an employee survey tool, unveiled that 88 percent of employees don’t...
How to Answer Salary Questions: The Truth From An Insider
This past year, a practice for decades gone by has been called under scrutiny: an interview question so highly controversial that our government has become involved. “What is your current salary?” Candidates feel the practice is invasive, and some believe it is even...
Should We Use Employment Visas for Professional Positions?
As the U.S. workforce needs continue to grow, there is a critical question hanging in the balance for many companies: should they be using visa card holders for professional and technical positions? To begin to answer that question, it’s important to assess the whole...
How to Tell If a Recruiter is Being Transparent
Have you ever been burnt by a bad recruiter? Someone who wasn’t transparent, didn’t listen to your wants and needs, or who disappeared after placing you? Maybe you haven’t experienced it firsthand but you’ve heard stories and are aware of the overall reputation of...
Steps to Video Interview Like a Pro
I’m an 80’s kid who grew up watching sci-fi movies, marveling at what could be the technology of the future. I can admit that I am still waiting on flying cars and hoverboards to be the norm. Although we might not be quite there yet, we do have some impressive...