Recruiters have one job: find the right person for the position. Their performance is evaluated on how efficiently and effectively they match top talent to job requirements. Ironically, in the current economy, recruiters are finding their jobs harder than ever. I’m serious. There’s too much talent for them to weed through. What used to be
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If you’re a job hunter, you have to remember that job interviews are not all the same. Some job interviews not only require you to answer somewhat stressful questions directly from your interviewer, but they can also require you to face a group of co-interviewees and (technically) compete with them by practically standing out among
Here are their responses… Jim Black, Engineering & Technical Executive Image from Bigstock For my industry, we are playing things very simply. The aerospace market is rebounding, and our business follows this trend. We are continuing with a growth mindset; however, we are more prudent with capital outlay. As more orders are released, we will
They key is to focus on the customer, not on the product. Sell The Hole, Not The Drill Bigstock Unless you’re selling a luxury product, such as a Rolex watch or a Ferrari, customers do not really want your product. They want what the product can do for them. This is why we say customers
Join us for Career AMA! Come get your career & job search questions answered by our team every Tuesday at 11 am ET / 8 am PT. What to expect: A 30-minute LIVE session of Q&A related to your career and job search. All questions will be entered into the chat feature. If you have
One thing that will gain you interviews with your target companies is by talking with more people who are “in the know.” Do this by conducting more interviews of your own. The informational interview is an effective way to build your network and gather information to move your career forward. Informational interviews can actually be
I used to make excuses for it: “I can’t help it!” I’d say. “That’s just the way I am!” But, ya know what? That’s not altogether true. I know when I’m being overly controlling. I feel it. Just like an alcoholic yearns for one more drink, I crave control in any situation. I see myself
Interview questions are not as straightforward as they seem, and answering just one question incorrectly may put you out of the running for a job. The takeaway? Be ready to read between the lines. Here are seven of the most common interview questions, what the hiring manager is really asking, and how you should respond:
Here are seven of the most common interview questions, what the hiring manager is really asking, and how you should respond: 1. “Tell Me About Yourself.” What the hiring manager is really asking… “How does your education, work history, and professional aspirations relate to this position?” How to respond: Select key work and education information
I am one of these customer service professionals. Here are a few tricks I’ve learned over the years. Mindset Bigstock Customers can get angry, abusive, or even violent. Even the angriest customer is unlikely to be angry at you, specifically, if you have the right mindset. Firstly, check your own emotions and how they affect
Some might wonder what the big deal is about punctuation. Surely if you start your sentences with a capital letter and end them with a period, that’s all you need to worry about, right? Unfortunately not. The text in resumes is often so packed with information that seemingly inconsequential punctuation missteps can distort your meaning,
Some might wonder what the big deal is about punctuation. Surely if you start your sentences with a capital letter and end them with a period, that’s all you need to worry about, right? Unfortunately not. The text in resumes is often so packed with information that seemingly inconsequential punctuation missteps can distort your meaning,
Questions Equal Clarity Pexels Clients come to us designers for our expertise, and it is our job to guide them through the process. We are helping them find clarity about their vision and goals for their project. To do that well means asking questions! It is important to remember that not all clients are going
Disagreeing with other people, without taking a body count or courting disaster, is something most people try to avoid. Nevertheless, we recognize we can’t always agree with everything that comes our way—even if it comes from the boss. Many of us think disagreeing with the boss is one of those career-limiting moves to be avoided