Over 53% of candidates lie on their resume

Here are 9 areas lies tend to pop-up on resumes.

Over 53% of candidates lie on their resume Over 53% of candidates lie on their resume

Reform to the Government hiring practices

If you a civil servant, or applying to work for the government, this is for you.

Reform to the Government hiring practices Reform to the Government hiring practices

Happy Mother’s Day Freebies | Coupons | Deals

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HR- Do you have a seat at the table?

Does what you do increase the bottom line? How do you remove the perceive cost center label to contributing to the bottom-line or strategic direction of the company?

HR- Do you have a seat at the table? HR- Do you have a seat at the table?

An apology to my subscribers

Dear Subscribers...I am sorry. I apologize for not sending regular job and hiring tips for the past three months. There are over a 1000 of you and I have received dozens of emails asking if I am going to continue writing.

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101 Job Tips To Land Your Dream Job (Part 1)

Are you looking for a better job? A better Career? Recently laid off? No matter what the reason for your job search there are plenty of traditional—and not so traditional ways to find a new job.

101 Job Tips To Land Your Dream Job (Part 1) 101 Job Tips To Land Your Dream Job (Part 1)

Do you LOVE your job?

Do you love your job? Something I am sure you have been asked or have asked yourself. Thankfully, my answer is yes and I am very grateful for it. However, this has not always been the case.

Do you LOVE your job? Do you LOVE your job?

Interview Tips: Answers to tough questions Part 1-5

Answers to these questions have the ability to make you more money, accentuate your job experiences and get you the job.

Interview Tips: Answers to tough questions Part 1-5 Interview Tips: Answers to tough questions Part 1-5

What to ask when an Executive Recruiter calls you

How do you determine a great executive recruiter from the rest? Here are some tips to help be prepared for the call that should only take minutes to ask.

What to ask when an Executive Recruiter calls you What to ask when an Executive Recruiter calls you

Do you LOVE your job?

November 16, 2009

ShareDo you love your job? Something I am sure you have been asked or have asked yourself. Thankfully, my answer is yes and I am very grateful for it. However, this has not always been the case. I have experienced the the Friday afternoon excitement of having a great weekend planned and then Sunday afternoon [...]

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Interview Tips: Answers to tough questions Part 5-5

November 9, 2009

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Welcome to the final part of the series Interview tips: Answering the tough questions. (part one , part two, part three, part four) This week we will discuss the following questions:

If you could choose any [...]

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Interview Tips: Answers to tough questions Part 4-5

October 27, 2009

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Have you ever felt this way? We spend more time with the people we work with than we do with anyone else. There is bound to be confrontations and conflicts. If you have had a boss that was not as ideal as you would have liked….you know where I’m coming from. So how would you [...]

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Interview tips: Answers to the tough questions Part 3-5

October 14, 2009

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Snuggie…funny. (Not sure what a Snuggie is, Click Here ) I used this clip to make you laugh…or at least to make you smile. Although this clip is a little tongue-in-cheek, wouldn’t it be nice if we all had an agent that would negotiate our salary and compensation packages? Come with us as we talk [...]

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Interview tips: Answers to tough questions Part 2-5

October 6, 2009

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I love this video clip; it shows the willpower to do just about anything to get the job. The last clip is very telling. The two gentlemen turn the corner and are greeted by a long line of people in black suites. Although a little dramatic, this is not very far from the truth. Many [...]

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Interview Tips: Answers to tough questions Part 1-5

September 24, 2009

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Interviews can become very awkward. You are sitting in front of a person you do not know, trying to impress them not really knowing what they even want. They are asking questions your closest  friends don’t even ask.  Over the next four weeks, follow us as we discuss how you can answer the tough questions [...]

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What to ask when an Executive Recruiter calls you

September 9, 2009

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You are busy at work and your phone rings. It is an executive recruiter. You have work to do and deadlines to reach. It is very easy to disregard the phone call. But wait one minute…great executive recruiters understand this and respect your time. So how do you determine a great executive recruiter from the [...]

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3 Things Your Employees Never Forget

August 24, 2009

ShareI received an email from Poynter’s, a subscription I am a part of. The message is very simple.
These are three things employees never forget, from Poynter’s Jill Geisler.

How their leader apologizes when they were wrong
How their leader handles a mistake when the employee makes a [...]

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The Golden Ticket to Resume Writing

August 20, 2009

ShareIt may seem like finding a job these day is just as hard as finding a Golden Ticket to the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory.  Although there may be fewer jobs out there, there are STILL companies HIRING and people finding their DREAM JOB. The first step is to re-review your own resume. Your resume is [...]

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Crazy Ideas to hiring top talent

August 13, 2009

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I have seen some strange things happen during my time in the recruiting industry. These experiences have led me to be open to crazy ideas. Here are a few ideas on how to hire top talent.

Do not hire off of the job boards…use them as a referral source.
Quit wasting your [...]

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