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12 Ways to Make a Good Impression in an Interview!

You know how important it is to make a good impression, but are you aware of all the possible ways you can do so?  Here are 12 ways to make a good impression in an interview! Be on time. Tardiness to an interview suggests you are less than interested in the opportunity, and makes your […]

8 Ways to Make Your Resume Stand Out!

One of the questions recruiters get asked repeatedly is, “How can I make my resume stand out?”  Below are 8 ways to make your resume stand out.  Start with these tips and you will be well on your way to separating yourself from the other candidates. Perfect it. Proofreading is your best friend. No matter […]

Women Back to Work after a Career Brake: Untapped Talent Market

Have you bought in to the old-fashioned idea that a woman (or man) who takes time away from work to raise a family, care for a parent, or explore a passion is not a desirable job candidate? Think again. Many of those women who return to work after a hiatus are just as ambitious, committed, […]

Skills Drought? Training Can Make It Rain

A skills drought is when no matter how hard you advertise, look, and even up your salary range, you just cannot find enough qualified candidates to fill the open positions. We’re hearing about skills droughts in industries as diverse as heavy manufacturing, automation engineering, and IT. Some areas of the U.S. are even experiencing skills […]

6 Ways to Attract and Keep Millennial Talent

Millennials are a large, diverse generation (73 million born between 1980 and 1996), but they do have some common characteristics which may help employers attract and retain them. Here’s a list of 6 ways to attract, engage, and retain this younger generation in your work force. 6 Ways to Attract and Keep Millennial Talent Connect […]

Finding the Best Talent Acquisition Firm for You

Talent acquisition is more than simple recruiting, it’s searching for, attracting, and retaining employees who are not only the best fit right now, but those who will continue to grow with the organization and add value for years to come. Here’s what to look for when interviewing Talent Acquisition Firms to ensure finding the best […]

What Do You Want to Know About an Employer?

What Do You Want to Know About an Employer? When you search for your next job, you’re looking for more than a job that fits your skills and a paycheck. As much as employers are looking for candidates who are a great fit for their team and corporate culture, candidates are looking for a great […]

5 Characteristics Companies Seek in New Candidates

At a first glance, it might seem that finding good candidates is all about matching requirements to skills and accomplishments. But there’s much more to it than that. There are some other traits that play a big role in the recruitment process, and some of them aren’t just taught at school. For instance, you can […]

Don’t Do THIS in an Interview!

Have you ever wondered what goes through the interviewers mind when you walk through the door?  What is their first impression of you?  I hear those first impressions everyday from my clients and  thought I should share a few with you. The following are true stories of what NOT to do! Case 1– I received […]