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In Part I of creating an exceptional job seeker LinkedIn profile, we talked about the purpose of having a LinkedIn profile and what makes a profile engaging. We talked about the importance of your photo, and also how crucial having the right tagline is to attract recruiters. Then we covered the About section and […]
“What is your greatest weakness?” It’s a question most candidates dread, and frankly it’s a bit offensive. A complete stranger asking you to reveal a flaw, without reciprocating, and then deciding your fate based partially on your answer. Here’s why they do this and what you can do. In this article: Is the “Greatest […]
How To Rescue a Bad Interview: Catching the Signs and Bouncing Back When An Interview Starts To Sink
Most people don’t realize an interview has gone wrong until too late. Further, they don’t have a plan in place to turn back the clock when they sense an interview going under. Candidate Cathy and Recruiter Ronesha seem to be riding the same wave: their personalities click, their conversation is comfortable, and they even […]
The Job Seeker’s Complete Guide to Building an Outstanding LinkedIn Profile (Part II)
In Part I of creating an exceptional job seeker LinkedIn profile, we talked about the purpose of having a LinkedIn profile and what makes a profile engaging. We talked about the importance of your photo, and also how crucial having the right tagline is to attract recruiters. Then we covered the About section and […]
Your LinkedIn Profile: The Complete Guide to Creating an Exceptional Job Seeker Profile (Part I)
Is your LinkedIn profile working for you? Or are you buried in the sea of 800 million other members when a recruiter does a candidate search? Next up! The Job Seeker’s Complete Guide to Building an Outstanding LinkedIn Profile, Part II Even if you’re happily employed at the moment, having a healthy LinkedIn […]
Your Job Seeker LinkedIn Summary: Best Practices for Writing an “About” Section that Gets Results!
When written correctly, a LinkedIn summary helps you show up in recruiter searches. It can also help set you apart from other candidates by demonstrating your value to your target audience. At some point, we’ve all opened a person’s LinkedIn profile only to find next to nothing. Perhaps their some of their profile areas […]
Candidate likability and its influence on hiring decisions, is something recruiters don’t like to talk about, and organizations may flat out deny. But despite the use of objective scoring systems, many hiring decisions are still based on feelings. Likability and interview success: How likability influences decision making How instant judgments happen What makes a […]
Show Me the Money! Four Key Things to Know Before Talking About Salary In a Job Interview
Are you ready to talk about salary in your next interview? Learn how to prepare yourself for salary negotiations–and win! When it involves salary, US companies are still lagging behind–and dragging their behinds–on pay transparency. And, when it comes to supporting or enforcing it, lawmakers aren’t moving fast enough, either. No matter how […]
