Recruiters will ask you “what was your salary at your last position?” Listener of the show, Shawn, writes “What’s the best way for a job seeker to handle the “what are your salary requirements?” I’m attaching a link to a recent article on LinkedIn that argues for politely refusing to give out your salary history,… Read More »
Some recruiters just plain suck? They often times create bad experiences for job seekers. There’s no question about that. I often hear from job seekers about their bad interactions with recruiters. It irks me to no end because it doesn’t take much to do the right thing and create a great experience for a job applicant. While… Read More »
Picking up from episode 006 where we talk about the recruiter meeting with the hiring manager about a job vacancy. In this episode I go into what a corporate HR recruiter does after they have the details from the hiring manager. Sure, there are the obvious details that include posting the position, reviewing resumes of… Read More »
Don’t let hiring managers or recruiters compare your experience apples-to-apples with other hiring prospects. Rise above the competition, be an orange! It is the new year and you may have personal goals, or maybe resolutions, take action now that will ultimately make you more attractive to your organization or new employer. I talk about personal branding, putting yourself out… Read More »
I talk about resumes in this episode. Resumes can be a struggle for some, others can document their experience really well. Here are some tips that can help you get started and on your way to that interview. If you need a good starting point with formatting, be sure to check out the resources for job… Read More »