Introduction: “How do HR Managers recruit and hire for vacancies on their team?” That’s the question one job seeker asked me. This question is very timely because, as the Asst. Director of Human Resources at my current job, I will soon be recruiting for a vacancy on my team. As a Human Resources professional, I …
So, a job seeker asked, “Is a cover letter required to accompany my resume when I apply for a job?” The answer is, No, a cover letter is not required to accompany your resume; however, without it, you won’t be able to completely tell your career story. Remember, your cover letter and resume work in …
Introduction: So a candidate who made a low value estimate of the job that they were interviewing for during their telephone interview, asked how could they change that estimated value during their in-person interview. Three Option Strategy: The answer is very easy. Remember that it is best to do your research on the front end …
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Introduction: So, we can hardly go any place these days without getting involved in a political conversation. It’s always like that during an election year. So, a job seeker asked, “Can an employer ask you, during an interview, who you voted for?” The answer is that here in America…No. A few reasons why are below. …
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A job seeker asked, “Why do recruiters still request job seekers resumes instead of referring to their LinkedIn profile?” Well, I have a four-part answer to this question for you. Four Reasons: First, you should not use your LinkedIn profile as a substitute for your resume. It should also not be a mirror image of …
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