Recruiters Off the Clock: Is Checking References Officially Extinct?
They spend hours rounding up recruits, scoping out search assignments, consulting with their clients, and negotiating job offers. At the end of a long day, they’re ready to dish and we make sure we’re on hand to capture their very best insights to share in our Recruiters Off the Clock blog series. The Question: Does […]
Prêt-à-porter or Made to Measure? Upgrade Your Resume for a Custom Fit
In fashion circles, the term prêt-à-porter refers to clothes that are ready to wear when purchased. While there’s nothing wrong with off-the-rack clothing, there are several reasons why made-to-measure garments command a premium price: They offer a better fit They demonstrate a commitment to quality They allow the wearer to showcase their personal style better They […]
Recruiters Off the Clock: The Most Common Resume Mistakes
At the end of a long day our recruiters are ready to dish and we make sure we’re on hand to capture their very best insights to share in our Recruiters Off the Clock blog series.
Recruiters Off the Clock: 4 Things to Eliminate from Your Resume Right Now
At the end of a long day our recruiters are ready to dish and we make sure we’re on hand to capture their very best insights.
Why your current resume isn’t getting you hired (but this one will!)
As a technical recruiter, I see about 20-30 resumes per week. Usually I scan them for 10-15 seconds, look for the important qualifications and relevant projects, and then decide to archive it or forward it to a current job opportunity.
Resume Education: Secure Yourself an Interview
Are you looking for a job in an engineering or technical field? These fields are in high demand, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to get hired. You need to write a great resume to catch an employer’s attention, and then you need to ace the interview. Before you apply to any more jobs, take […]
7 Resume Tips That Will Help You Stand out to Hiring Managers
Applying for work can be a cold and demotivating process. You might put hours of work into a submission and still fail to get a callback. With so much competition, standing out from the pack can be a real challenge.
Avoid These 7 Resume Writing Mistakes
Your C.V. is the place where you want to be sure to get everything right. Mistakes happen, but unfortunately, some errors are costlier than others. Your resume is your first impression put to paper, so you’ll want to spend the necessary time and effort to make it stand out from the rest.
Top 5 Resume Tips to Get Noticed by Employers
As a job seeker, it’s difficult to stand out from the crowd. Postings receive hundreds of responses, but only one candidate can get the position. This makes it difficult to get hired, even if you work in an in-demand field like engineering. You have to know how to appeal to hiring managers’ needs if you […]
Impress Hiring Managers: 5 Ways to Make Your Resume Stand Out
A great resume doesn’t guarantee you’ll get a job, but you won’t get a job if you don’t have a great resume. Your CV is often your first point of contact with a potential employer—it speaks on your behalf and tells hiring managers whether you’re qualified for the position they need to fill. Do your […]