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Are You Getting Found by The Right Recruiters?
On in Career Assistance, Landing a Job, Working with Recruiters.
No matter how you look at it, getting found by the right recruiter at the right time can help you advance your career in ways you never thought possible. Now more than ever, we as recruiters have incredible tools for…
Continue ReadingIt’s Time to Think Outside the Box
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Continue ReadingU.S. chief technology officer Todd Park is stepping down (updated)
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Updated (8:11 p.m. PST): Updated with confirmation of Park’s departure via an independent source that spoke with VentureBeat. If there’s one thing most folks in the tech industry can agree on, it’s that there aren’t nearly enough technology-minded individuals helping…
Continue ReadingThe Pros and Cons of Sassy Job Titles
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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 ReadingThinking of Accepting a Counter Offer? Don’t!
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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 ReadingYou Have the Offer… It Still Doesn’t Mean You Have the Job
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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…
Continue ReadingYou Can’t Disrupt Human Interaction
On in Hiring Strategies, Landing a Job, Market Analysis, Working with Recruiters.
I got a sad email yesterday from Path.to, a startup that was trying to match developers and designers with job opportunities. They offered a unique twist, allowing candidates to add their “human” characteristics, the ones that can’t be displayed in…
Continue ReadingMarriage without Dating. Recruiting Agencies and Letters of Exclusivity.
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You’re out for a night on the town, you are looking great, and are excited about all the possibilities that the evening might bring. You visit a local hot spot and see an attractive person to connect with. You get…
Continue ReadingKarma’s a Beach — A Summer Blog
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The concept of karma is not new – in fact, it’s one of the oldest ideas known to humanity. The idea that what we do today affects us tomorrow is as true today as it was at the beginning of time. …
Continue ReadingInterview Your Recruiter
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One of the best resources you can utilize during your job search is a professional recruiter. There are many great articles about how to work effectively with a recruiter, including a recent post on the Technical Connections blog (How to…
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