Whether company executives are scared to have a public layoff in the news (wouldn’t want those shareholders skittish), or too lazy or fearful to let problem employees go, to wanting to reduce employee headcount the cheap way, employers have been utilizing quiet firing for a couple of decades. While the quiet firing phrase is […]
Quiet Firing, the Cowards Way of Reducing Your Workforce! Read More »
There is never a reason to lie about your qualifications for a position. Regardless of whether you lie in your resume, at the interview, in background search information provided, or once you are working at the new organization, in the end you could lose the job. You will always be found out, ultimately, and all
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Common Question Asked by Jobseekers: Do you see any red flags that would prevent me from being the perfect candidate for this position? I advise clients and seminar/workshop participants in interview coaching NOT to ask the above question. Why you might ask? Because after having what is most likely a great interview, the last thing
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This should have been the trend in the first place, instead of one-size fits all RTO. In the article from LinkedIn I commented on, which I include below this article, high performers are cited as the workers who should get work from home options. High performing workers are typically early starters that get ahead of
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In a recent study done by LinkedIn, job seekers who developed comprehensive LinkedIn profiles had a 71% higher chance of getting a job interview. The study also found that 87% of recruiters found LinkedIn valuable in assessing new candidates during the hiring process. The recruiters described it as an integral part of the talent acquisition
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Resume Writing Tip: Be careful utilizing images and graphics on your resume. While they may make your resume look great, they can impact its scan-ability in the Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). From hiding information that the scanning system needs to see (without you knowing it), to making the file so large the system cannot take
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I have to admit, this was totally unexpected. A reporter from the Wall Street Journal emailed me at the end of 2022 asking for article quotes. I thought it must be a spam email, but checked out the reporter, and it was actually real! So, take another item off that bucket list! Thank you to
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In keeping with the Halloween season, let’s discuss the why’s behind so much ghosting, and a couple of tips to help you weather that storm. After all, when you know it is going to happen, and have some strategies to deal with it, you will be better able to move forward in your search. Some
Ghosting, Ghosting, and more Ghosting: The Why’s Read More »
This is a common issue with recruiters, who mean well, but are forced to be salespeople, recruitment experts, and client managers simultaneously. This results in a high stress environment, and a customer/potential customer (the company hiring) focus. I recommend retained search firms to my clients, and let the client know ahead of time that recruiter
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Our industry is celebrating its annual International Update Your Resume Month this September. However, I am here to tell you that every month should be Update Your Resume Month, because keeping track of your career successes should be a regular part of your monthly tasks. If you only do this once a year, when it
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