Submitted by: Elizabeth Lightfoot, Senior Recruiter An email from a colleague came through the other day sharing the story of a girl’s new approach on a cover letter – she had made a music video! She had a talking intro, then went straight into playing the piano and singing an Adele-style song (though not quite as dramatic). To be honest, at first it sounded as though she was over-compensating, and a bit immature, until I actually listened to the lyrics. This girl uses a song to explain her assets in detail, clearly communicate her strengths, and provide her objective. She’s …
Submitted by: Heather Sueirro, Recruiting Manager Advances in technology have made it easier for you to find and apply for your dream job, but fitting an interview into your already busy schedule can be difficult. One technology advancement that helps with this issue is the video interview platform. Major employers are using this in addition to, or as an alternative to, the traditional interview because it widens their candidate pool and helps to fill their positions faster. Because most potential employees complete video interviews outside of normal business hours, the convenience of interviewing virtually is unmatched and a time saver …
Submitted by: Lindsay Gray, Area Recruiting Manager For an active job seeker, one of the most concerning elements in a job hunt is whether you will be a culture fit within an organization. Many people brush this to the side initially when other aspects of a job opportunity serve a higher level of importance at the given moment, such as compensation and benefits. While providing monetarily for yourself or your family is extremely important, in the long run it is just as important to fit in within an organization’s values, practices, and “culture.” According to TheBalance.com, “Culture Fit” is defined …
Submitted by: Gina Nichols, Senior Recruiter Hi, there. If you are reading this post, it’s most likely because you are in a job search and seeking information on how to go about the foreboding task of writing a resume. For you, this may be akin to doing your taxes – something you dread doing but know you have to; something you really don’t know how to do in order to get the most bang for your buck; and something you know is a necessary evil! Nonetheless, if you are in a job search, you’ll need a well-built resume. So, let’s …
Submitted by: Gina Nichols, Senior Recruiter Hello, Job Seeker! Being in a job search can be one of the most stressful times in your professional career and subsequently your personal life, too. If you find yourself spending a chunk of your day robotically applying to dozens of jobs, only later to find your email littered with polite but canned rejection notices or even worse yet, no response at all…FEAR NOT…we have some simple but surefire tips to help get you noticed and poised for that next “yes”! Keep reading to see how to be proactive and how to take some …
Submitted by: Cat Vasarhelyi, Talent Strategist We know the internet is full of great articles and blog posts dedicated to offering advice on how to find a job. There’s no doubt about it – right now, it’s an employer’s world and we’re all just living in it. But do you ever wonder what employers think you should do when it comes to finding a job? And not just a job – how about a career? You don’t want any old position. You want to love what you do professionally, and you want to find a place that will help you …
