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The Pros and Cons of Sassy Job Titles
On August 4, 2014 in Hiring Strategies, Industry News, Interview Assistance, Working with Recruiters.
Social Media Ninja. Email Marketing Guru. Director of First Impressions. If you’re involved in the job search right now, chances are you’ve come across at least a couple of these unusual job listings. With recruiters and employers pulling out all the…
Continue ReadingLook Before You Accept!
On August 4, 2014 in Blog, Career Assistance, Interview Assistance, Landing a Job.
The market is on a tear in the LA area and you are on your third or fourth interview in the past few weeks. The calls keep coming in and opportunities abound, but you have a good job and want…
Continue ReadingHaving High-Tech Gadgets Is a Career-Booster, Says Study
On April 29, 2014 in Career Assistance, Cool Tech, Industry News.
Always using the latest high-tech gadget is one way to boost your image at work, new research suggests. Indeed, business professionals who want to be perceived as leaders should be investing in the latest technology breakthroughs, according to a study…
Continue ReadingThirty Year Anniversary Message
On April 14, 2014 in Blog.
April 14th 1984… The United States Postal Service. That’s what was used 30 years ago. It wasn’t even called snail mail then because it was the only mail. That and the telephone were the two forms of communication; this was…
Continue ReadingThinking of Accepting a Counter Offer? Don’t!
On March 3, 2014 in Blog, Landing a Job, Working with Recruiters.
Making a career change is a nerve-racking experience that not only affects you but also all those around you. For this reason, both recruiting advisors and hiring managers try make this as convenient and easy a transition as possible. If…
Continue Reading5 Ways to Make Employers Fall in Love With You
On February 20, 2014 in Interview Assistance, Landing a Job.
It’s Valentine’s Day; who doesn’t want to be madly in love? And I’m not just talking about your relationship with that special someone, but your employer (or desired employer). It may sound creepy, but think about it: What job seeker…
Continue ReadingFinding a New Job = Understanding You
On January 28, 2014 in Blog, Career Assistance, Landing a Job.
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to find a new job. Whether to seek a promotion, make more money, or improve one’s work/life balance, the reasons are varied. But as you begin the journey to find that…
Continue ReadingIt’s a Good Time to Be In Technology…
On December 5, 2013 in Blog, Career Assistance, Working with Recruiters.
Many technical folks would agree that the market has never been better and, from my point of view, this holiday season has been the best yet for hiring. There are multiple jobs and offers for each candidate. This is due…
Continue ReadingThank You
On October 9, 2013 in Blog, Landing a Job.
We all know that in today’s market, the most highly sought after positions can be very competitive. If you want the best possible job and the best possible compensation (and who doesn’t?) then you have to impress hiring managers and…
Continue ReadingYou Have the Offer… It Still Doesn’t Mean You Have the Job
On September 10, 2013 in Blog, Interview Assistance, Landing a Job, Working with Recruiters.
It is quite easy to get caught up in all the excitement of receiving an offer and that’s good – you should celebrate! However, this does not mean you’re a slam dunk into the seat of your new desk. Actions…
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