As a job seeker, it makes sense to establish a business relationship with a recruiter. But if you don’t understand the nature of the relationship, you probably won’t be using the recruiter to your greatest advantage. Continue reading
Working With Recruiters – Part 1
As a job seeker, it makes sense to establish a business relationship with a recruiter. But if you don’t understand the nature of the relationship, you probably won’t be using the recruiter to your greatest advantage. Continue reading
Tell Your Story Behavioral Interviewing
Every job seeker has heard it said that employers hire people they like. That’s generally true. It’s also generally true that people tend to like people who are a lot like themselves. And that makes HR professionals very nervous. Continue reading
What Is Negotiable In An Offer Of Employment?
What is negotiable in an offer of employment? Everything. Yes you heard me right, everything, not just salary but benefits, time off, work lifestyle benefits, type of work, job title, etc. So the first rule of negotiating an offer of employment is, “You won’t get it unless you ask for it”. We see many job seekers who are reluctant to even ask for the job in the interview, let alone ask for more to make sure they are getting the best offer possible. Continue reading
Using The “Hitch & Switch Strategy To Get The Job You Want!
Temporary workers often convert to a full-time position with the employer. Today about 20% of temporary employees convert to a full-time position after taking an assignment. Many employers actually use temporary services as a screening methodology in their standard hiring process. This way they “try before they buy” and get to see how the employee performs and fits into their culture before making an offer of full-time employment. Continue reading