Charlotte Rowe — June 5, 2019 — June 5, 2019 No longer can the Careers portion of your website simply be a list of job postings, or even just a single page. In order to attract and recruit top talent, your website needs to communicate why someone would want to work for you through a … Continue reading 9 Elements of a Website that Converts Job Seekers into Applicants
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An Inside Look at How 3 Job Seekers Made a Successful Career Change
Virginia Franco — January 16, 2019 Follow @VAFrancoResumes — January 16, 2019 As a career storyteller and executive resume writer, my favorite part of the job is hearing about the fascinating journeys of others. In this article, I present three job seekers from three different industries, and yet all have one thing in common. Three … Continue reading An Inside Look at How 3 Job Seekers Made a Successful Career Change
4 Features Job Seekers Must Know About on LinkedIn
Virginia Franco — May 26, 2018 Follow @VAFrancoResumes— May 26, 2018 You’ve probably noticed LinkedIn is in continuous flux, with tweaks to the interface and new features rolling out fairly regularly – often with little to no warning. To make thing even more complex, rollouts occur in waves so one user might have a new … Continue reading 4 Features Job Seekers Must Know About on LinkedIn
How Companies Scare Away Job Seekers
Mason Pelt — February 1, 2017 Follow @masonpelt— February 1, 2017 Most articles about hiring or getting hired are from the perspective of the business. These articles will either advise job seekers how to apply or will attempt to mentor a crop of inexperienced hiring managers and HR minions on how to screen for the … Continue reading How Companies Scare Away Job Seekers
Job Seekers: Never Bury the Lead
Richard Sellers — December 1, 2016 — December 1, 2016 A newspaper editor taught me several lessons that will help job seekers communicate better with hiring managers, human resource departments, and executive recruiters, a group I describe as screeners. His advice is true for your résumé, cover letter, bio, LinkedIn profile, networking calls, and interviews. … Continue reading Job Seekers: Never Bury the Lead
Is LinkedIn Important for Job Seekers?
by Personal Branding BlogOctober 27, 2016 By definition, every job seeker is a seller of self. The recruiter and the hiring manager, on the other hand, are the buyers. Buyers are obligated to perform due diligence before making commitment to sellers. Now, I’m sure that you the reader do not stretch the truth, exaggerate the … Continue reading Is LinkedIn Important for Job Seekers?
Job Seekers Utilizing Mobile is Growing But Still Lacks Conversion
by David Bernstein May 15, 2016 Follow @dbernsteMay 15, 2016 Without question, we are living in an increasingly mobile world, where smartphones are being used for more and more personal and business activities, including job seeking. And while many industry pundits tout the rise of mobile candidate applications, a closer look at recent survey results … Continue reading Job Seekers Utilizing Mobile is Growing But Still Lacks Conversion
How Employers Use Social Network Checks to Screen Job Seekers
Genia StevensSeptember 25, 2015 Many employers have made social network checks a standard part of the talent acquisition process. A 2015 Harris poll revealed that fifty-two percent of employers use social networking sites to screen job candidates during the hiring process. These social network checks have become almost as common as reference checks and criminal … Continue reading How Employers Use Social Network Checks to Screen Job Seekers
Job Seekers: The Fine Line Between Persistence And Stalking
Lida CitroenAugust 20, 2015 At a career event recently, an executive in transition told me, “I think this one hiring manager is avoiding me. I had a great interview and she seemed happy with my experience and resume, but now she won’t call me back or respond to my emails.” What he said next was alarming; “I … Continue reading Job Seekers: The Fine Line Between Persistence And Stalking
Can SMS Land Job Seekers the Perfect Job?
Nadya AhmedApril 20, 2015 In recruitment it is just as tough to find a job as it is to find the right candidate for the job. The industry is fierce, fast-paced and competitive, whichever side you are sitting. The biggest headaches are often found when ensuring positions are filled on time, which is when methods … Continue reading Can SMS Land Job Seekers the Perfect Job?