The stack of work may be piling up on your desk, but you’re struggling to focus because the person in the cubicle next to you talks really loudly and won’t stop bothering you about last night’s game. If this sounds like something you’re dealing with at work, then you’ve come to the right place to… Read more »
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Secrets to Getting the Most Out of Candidate Interviews
In an interview, you only have a certain amount of time to get to know each and every face that walks through the door. You can only do so much with resumes, cover letters, and basic interview questions. It’s the overall interaction with the candidate that you’ll be able to gain information about who they… Read more »
How Long Should Your Resume Be
There’s a lot of debate on how long your resume should be. As recruiters, it’s easy to say that one page is more than enough since hiring managers tend to be very busy and take on average 6 seconds to skim one resume. However, looking on the other side of the coin, if your resume… Read more »
Hiring Manager Pet Peeves [Video]
The first impression is so important and mistakes in the interview or even before the interview can be detrimental to your chances of getting the job… Hiring managers are dealing with applicants all day, every day. Step into their shoes for a moment to think about how they might feel when you come into… Read more »
What to Do On the “First Day”
It’s your first day at a new job. You’re nervous. Just remember, we’ve all been there. You want to keep building on the initial impression from the interview and make sure they’re happy with their decision to hire you. The first day is the time to hit the ground running, so here are some tips… Read more »
8 Unconventional Qualities to Find in New Hires
Everyone is looking for those cliché traits to describe their ideal candidates (i.e. go-getter mentality). They’re nothing special and the result is a recipe for average candidates. Don’t work off of the same wish list as every company and look for these traits in your candidates 1. Listening Skills It’s an overlooked and very important… Read more »
What do I do After I Apply for a Job?
Whether you got a notification to your email to the new job posting or you found it after 30 minutes of combing through job sites, you found a great job opportunity that you qualify for! Congratulations! This can sometimes be the hardest part of a job search. You submitted your application and made sure you… Read more »
5 Tips for a Good Interview [Video]
Start the interview great to end it great! It’s about your presence and the way you talk about yourself that will determine the outcome of your interview… During your interview, hiring managers get to know you by the way you look and talk about yourself. In the video above, Chase interviews two “Chase” job seekers:… Read more »
All About The First Impression
One minute is all it takes. Psychologists have discovered that 50% of the interviewer’s decision is made within the first 30-60 seconds of an interview. 25% is made within the first 15 minutes. Making the best first impression is crucial to landing the job you want, so follow these tips to showcase the best you!… Read more »
4 Tips to Set Up Your Email for a Successful Job Search
In your job search, you have to think about how hiring managers and employers perceive you before they meet you in person. In previous blogs, we’ve given you tips to make sure you maintain a great first impression on your resume and cover letter and even in the interview. Here are some tips to maintain… Read more »