Unfortunately, many job seekers are misinformed about why and how they should be working with recruiters, and their incorrect perceptions are costing them opportunities that could make their careers more rewarding. First and foremost, let’s clear up this misconception: just because you’re presented to a company by a recruiter—and the company will owe a fee [...]

There’s no doubt that candidates, especially top candidates, are in short supply in the current job market. As a result, some candidates are passing up great opportunities for career advancement. That's because they're comfortable in their current job, and that comfort has caused them to become complacent. But it doesn’t have to be that way. [...]

What would you be willing to do for an opportunity to advance your career? To enjoy a more challenging and rewarding work environment? More pay? Better benefits? Sometimes, all it takes is an investment of time, specifically time to go on a face-to-face interview with another company. Unfortunately, that investment appears too great for some candidates. [...]

Everybody wants to grow their career and enjoy professional success. (At the very least, everybody should want those things.) Achieving this success doesn’t involve just one or two big things. It’s a combination of things, some of them small, that all combine to have a positive effect on the trajectory of a person’s career. The [...]

It’s been said that success in any endeavor, whether it’s personal or professional, starts in a person’s mind. If a person has the proper mindset, then it can give them a mental edge when it comes to reaching their career goals. There are many important things that are dictated by the way in which people [...]

Thinking of Quitting Your Job? Then You’re in Good Company! Although the Great Recession began roughly a decade ago, it almost seems like ancient history considering the current state of the job market. In fact, instead of the Great Recession, we’re still in the midst of the Great Resignation. More people have quit their job [...]

While it’s true that the economy is good overall and we’re in a candidates’ market right now, there are still things that candidates must do during the hiring process to stand out. Yes, top candidates have more employment options at their disposal. However, as a top candidate, you still want to be hired by an [...]

Recruiting and search firms can be beneficial during your job search if you know how they operate and what you can do to maximize their resources. These firms are companies that specialize in recruiting personnel for employers in many different industries. They typically have a high range of contacts within those industries, as well as [...]

An elevator speech or elevator pitch is designed to be a synopsis about an individual and what they have done and are doing in their educational and professional careers. The speech is not only supposed to inform the listener, but it should also also pique their interest so they want to know more. The elevator [...]

There are many aspects to consider when searching for a new job. It’s about more than just skills, abilities, and experience. It’s also about finding a position that complements your personality and working at a company where you fit into the culture. The last thing you want to do is accept an offer of employment [...]