I was recently involved a senior-level hiring process for a company of which I’m on the board. I offered to the CEO to spearhead the initial hiring efforts so he could remain focused on the busine...
Read MoreReference checking is an important part of the hiring process. There’s no avoiding it (unless the hiring company is lazy). As a job seeker, you should be prepared for the question of, “Can you pl...
Read MoreMany of us, myself included, have used the phrase “we’re in it together” numerous times in the past six weeks. But for someone experiencing a job loss or closure of their business, it can be hard ...
Read MoreChanging industries is hard. Recruiters and hiring managers glance at your resume and build an impression of your fit based on the industries you’ve worked in. If you come from outside an industry...
Read MoreNetworking can be daunting, right? Especially when we’re living in a virtual world. Now we have to figure out how to remain top of mind vs just networking. Let’s reframe the idea of network...
Read MoreWith the unfortunate circumstances we’re in, layoffs have been widespread throughout the corporate world, and, sadly, there will likely be many more companies that announce layoffs in the com...
Read MoreI know this is a stressful time for many people. Layoffs have begun throughout the corporate world and, unfortunately, we’re going to see several more waves of layoffs over the next 1-3 months. C...
Read MoreI thought I’d pass along a useful article with some tips on questions to ask employers during your interview. I’d be impressed if I were interviewing you and you asked me these. Here are the questi...
Read MoreHave you recently had the chance to make a valuable connection, but were unsure how to send a genuine and eye-catching networking introduction email? For those of you who follow the startup world,...
Read MoreI recently read an article that listed out some of the toughest and most overlooked interview questions. Expert recruiters commented that most candidates aren’t prepared to answer these questions i...
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