Browse through our collection of articles and helpful advice, direct from the office of DAVRON to aid in your job search, find helpful interview advice, and employment retention topics.
It’s easier now than ever to apply for jobs. With companies like Indeed, LinkedIn, Monster and ZipRecruiter, you can slide your resume into recruiters’ inboxes with a click of a button. But just because you can doesn’t mean you should. What is a serial applicant? A serial applicant is someone who recklessly… Read More »How to Avoid Becoming a Serial Applicant
Modern applicant tracking systems scan resumes for keywords. Most candidate searches are done using keywords. If your resume doesn’t have the right keywords, or if the keywords aren’t placed correctly throughout the resume, you risk never making it in front of the hiring manager. Here are two steps you can… Read More »How to Optimize Your Resume for Keywords in Two Easy Steps
Trinity, Florida: DAVRON has generously gifted 40 students in the graduating class of Trinity College of Florida access to CareerShift, an online career search portal. This online career search portal is a powerful tool for graduates to aid in their career search upon entering the job market. The portal allows… Read More »Davron Donates Career Search Resource to Trinity College Alumni
Original article, published in the Tampa Bay Times Laying off employees is often a necessary evil in the business world. Regardless of the size of the business or the reason for the layoff, the process is usually unpleasant for both parties involved. However, there are some methods and pointers that can make… Read More »The Art of Laying Off Employees
You just interviewed with a great company. You think it went great and you’re waiting to hear back. Should you send a “thank you” note? Absolutely! Why should I send an interview thank you letter? Sending a thank you note after interview is important for a variety of reasons. A… Read More »Thank You for the Job Interview | Interview Thank You Letter
Two critical mistakes you could be making while using the Monster Job Search mobile app While there are a lot of great advantages this tool has to offer, there are also a few shortcomings that could be affecting your job search if you’re not careful. In this article, we’d like… Read More »Monster Job Search Mobile App
A resumes purpose is to get your foot in the door. It needs to show why you are a fit for the position. When writing, your resume take into consideration who will be viewing your resume, how much time will they devote to reading your resume, and knowing this, how… Read More »What to know before writing your resume
Original article, published in the Tampa Bay Times Recently, we had a candidate come in for an interview. Let’s call him Mr. Career. Mr. Career had a box of cereal tucked under his arm. He said he saw on social media that we were participating in Feeding Tampa Bay’s Cereal for… Read More »Be “Mr. Career”, Not “Mr. Iwanna Job”
Original article, published in the Tampa Bay Times What does this sound like to you: “I am seeking a new career opportunity with your company to use my skills and grow professionally”? Other than boring, bland, and basic, it’s a very poorly written objective statement created by a job seeker who… Read More »Out with the “Objective”, in with the “Objective Summary”
With so many social networks to choose from, it can be difficult for some to understand how to use each one appropriately. The two platforms that I see confused most often are LinkedIn and Facebook. As a social media expert in charge of a staffing company’s social media presence, I… Read More »How to behave appropriately on LinkedIn
Original article, published in the Tampa Bay Times The photo shown is of two hand-drawn elephants — one by my boss, and the other by me, (mine is the better one). Why, you may ask? Because we had an elephant drawing contest at our office on company time. This may not… Read More »What is company culture, and why is it important?
Original article, published in the Tampa Bay Times How resume optimization can work for you Optimization is the action of making the most effective use of a resource. Let’s be honest: Google is magic. Enter a few keywords and, TADA, it returns a list of local bakeries that deliver your favorite… Read More »Resume Optimization
Interview Do’s 1. Research, Research, Research. Research information about the company and the person or people who will be interviewing you. It’s always good to have as much knowledge as possible. It shows that you took the time to learn more about them, and have genuine interest in their firm.… Read More »Do This, Not That… In An Interview
Resumes have had a long run since Leonardo de Vinci first used one to get hired. But what does the future hold for the resume? And how can you take advantage of today’s trends to have a resume ready for tomorrow? The Resume’s Fate The resume’s fate has always been… Read More »The Resume today and beyond….
Original article, published in the Tampa Bay Times You put what on your resume? The purpose of a resume is pretty cut and dry: to exploit your professional background and skills to land yourself a new opportunity. As someone who works for a staffing agency, I have seen some of the… Read More »TMI – Resume Edition
Original article, published in the Tampa Bay Times Let’s set the scene: You have an interview at 10:00 a.m. You arrive about 15 minutes early, like the great candidate you are. But did you know that your interview actually starts when you first enter the lobby? As soon as you… Read More »When Does The Interview Really Start?
Original article, published in the Tampa Bay Times In their quest to land a job, many job seekers forget the importance of providing high quality professional references to their prospective employers. Most job seekers stress over resume format, cover letters, potential interview questions and wardrobe. While these are all important… Read More »How to Choose the Best References
You’ve passed the pre-screening round and landed an interview. You’ve answered all the technical questions. You’ve relayed your skills and how they apply to the position’s responsibilities. Finally, the interviewer wants to know why you left/looking to leave your position? What do you say? Do you tell them about your… Read More »Never Badmouth an Employer During a Job Interview
Original article, published in the Tampa Bay Times As the labor market slowly heals, we see more and more new job opportunities opening. That is positive news for those looking for a job. Perhaps you feel you are at the end of your rope in your job search. Always remember… Read More »10 Traits Point to Success in the Work World
Your resume has been seen by a number of potential employers is posted online. Maybe you paid a professional resume company for help. Nothing your friends suggested has worked. Your enthusiasm is fading as weeks pass and you are convinced there just aren’t any jobs out there. How can you… Read More »Resumes | 9 Keys to a Killer Resume
It’s tough enough standing out in a crowded field of candidates. Now that your resume has someone’s attention, could this be the job of your dreams or will your actions turn it into a nightmare? You want to ensure you make a good impression, but it’s not just what you… Read More »My Interview is Tomorrow! Now What?
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