By Outside-In® Team Member Zach Werde Are you applying for lots of IT jobs and not getting a lot of responses? Have you ever stopped to consider that maybe your resume is the reason why? After all, the fundamental purpose of a resume is to get you an interview — so if you are sending out […]
First impressions are key when landing a job. We are often asked how to dress for a job interview because society isn’t as formal as it once was. Our Placers team compiled this list of tips and tricks when it comes to presenting yourself for an interview and putting your best foot forward: Do some […]
It’s no tall tale that interviews are undoubtedly nerve-racking. Every recruiter has stories of common mistakes such as candidates forgetting resumes or not dressing properly, however; few and far between are bizarre, hilarious, and even scary interview situations. Sweaty palms and awkward handshakes are the least of these recruiters worries when a subpar interview becomes […]
The job searching process can be frustrating and seem endless. Chances are if you feel like you’re not getting the results you desire for the amount of time you are putting into your search, the problem is in your approach. During those moments of feeling as though your search isn’t making the strides you had […]
Guest blog spot by Outside-In® Team Member Caitlin Olszewski It happens at the end of every single interview and yet it still seems to secretly tie the shoelaces of even the most prepared candidates. We often find that when we are preparing candidates for interviews they ask for advice on how to answer, “Do you […]
Guest blog spot by Outside-In® Team Member Caitlin Olszewski There’s no beating around the bush about it—interviews are scary. All of your achievements, education, and skills culminate and boil down into a firm handshake and a nerve-racking hour in a conference room. Many candidates research and Google interview tactics to help them find success in […]
Guest blog spot by Outside-In® Team Member Caitlin Olszewski Writing your resume for the approval of a hiring manager can always be a frustrating challenge. At Placers, we are often sought after for job application and resume advice. We’ve put together this carton of tricks and tips to take your resume from scrambled to sunny-side up. […]
In last week’s blog, we shared advice from the inside on the types of things on a resumé that raise red flags for a candidate. Typos and spelling mistakes top the list but there are lots of things recruiters, sourcing & staffing specialists read into when evaluating candidates for a job. And if we are […]
This advice goes out to all the job seeking candidates out there that are wiping sweat from their brow as they work very hard creating the best resumé they can. All of you are unique and have a different story to tell. Each of you are using your wit, creativity, and Microsoft Office skills to […]
All too often I hear from friends, family, and acquaintances that one of the worst parts of a job search is being ignored. Whether you’ve spent the time to draft a new resumé and cover letter to apply for a position that seems perfect for you, or you’ve interviewed for a job that you think […]
