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
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”
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
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
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?
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
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?
Original article, published in the Tampa Bay Times It is very important to always dress appropriately for an in-person interview! We have seen our fair share of interviews go poorly because of improper dress. You may very well be the most qualified candidate, but imagine if someone less qualified got… Read More »How to Dress for a Job Interview