BY Matthew Kosinski – Recruiter Hiring is, ideally, all about professionalism. It’s a matter of objectively assessing each candidate’s skills and cultural fit to find the one who will succeed the most in the role. But we don’t live and recruit in an ideal world. The real world is run by real people, who are… read more
Job Seekers
How to pitch yourself in 60 seconds or less
By Christy Matino – Ladders How would you pitch yourself to potential employers if you were only given one minute…or less? If you muttered the words “Umm…” and started to panic upon hearing this question, you aren’t alone. The thought of explaining who we are to a potential stranger or HR representative can be daunting,… read more
9 words you should never say in an interview
By Kaitlyn McInnis – Ladders Your resume made it to the top of the pile — and that laundry list of achievements and job titles impressive. You’re another step closer to landing your dream job, and now it’s time to wow your interviewer… Make sure that the words you use are words you know and that they… read more
Comparing The Cost of Living
-via ADT Security Services When people talk about living within their means, they don’t just mean buying the cheapest house available. From groceries to transportation, many factors can affect cost of living, and these vary widely across the U.S. Considering how much income can also vary among states, it’s important for people to recognize the… read more
Messed up in a job interview? Here’s how to recover
By Emily Moore – Glassdoor Job interview mistakes are inevitable. How you respond can make all the difference. Your stomach drops to the floor. Your palms get sweaty. You begin to ramble incoherently, or worse, can’t come up with anything to say at all. Almost all of us know the feeling of making a big… read more
Which Of These Seven Job Search Steps Do You Forget? Recruiters Reveal Which Small Details Loom Large
By Caroline Ceniza-Levine – Forbes Too often there is a mismatch between what recruiters expect and what job seekers do. Recently I interviewed recruiters from Loyal Source, a healthcare staffing firm, about what job seekers do that impresses – or falls flat. Their insights mention things job seekers too easily forget. Here are seven critical details… read more
3 Things You Need To Know About A November Job Search
By Kourtney Whitehead – Forbes It’s difficult to predict how long your job search will be. Economic trends are mixed, but employer hiring is still going strong. According to the recent Labor Department report, the U.S. economy added 128,000 jobs in October and unemployment is close to a 50-year low. These figures might lead you… read more
5 essential questions to ask before you accept any job offer
By Gwen Moran – Fast Company You polished your résumé, dazzled them in interviews, and landed the job you’ve been chasing. You’ve finally received that coveted offer letter. But don’t get too excited yet. “It’s sad to say that there are so many things you need to be aware of and careful of in something… read more
5 skills you should highlight on your resume
By Michele Lando – Ladders 75% of CEOs say that a skilled, educated and adaptable workforce should be a priority for a business. As the number of applicants per corporate job opening rises, it’s important that your resume is effective at articulating your accomplishments and what you can bring to the table. This means creating an… read more
6 tough interview questions (and how to answer them)
By Create & Cultivated Editors – Ladders So you’ve landed an interview—congratulations!—standing out in a sea of resumes is no easy feat, but now it’s time to knock your interviewer’s socks off. While the process can be long and nerve-wracking—these are questions that potentially alter your future after all—there are some tough interview questions you… read more