We’ve heard press and pundits over the years declare a candidate’s race for the job over – often after a ‘one-liner’ or a paragraph where they say something either too vague or too stupid for the populous to give them a second chance.
Guess what? It happens all the time
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Sep 21, 2012 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on The Moment Your Candidacy Is Over
The Moment Your Candidacy Is Over
Sep 06, 2012 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on The Headhunter Call
The Headhunter Call
A friend of mine recently asked me if he should return every call that came in from a recruiter. I know I am biased, but of course my answer was yes! Yes, you should at least thank and acknowledge the outreach – either with a quick email or return phone
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Aug 27, 2012 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on The Reference
The Reference
It’s a dicey time in any offer process—checking references. The WSJ put out a solid article on how to approach your references. Step one, approach them. Take the time to chat with everyone you list, explain the job you are going after and ask that difficult question: ‘what will you
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Jul 27, 2012 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Interview Fashion Crisis #5 – Shoes
Interview Fashion Crisis #5 – Shoes
Guys & Gals: spend some money on your shoes. They matter. Gals: I love my 5” heels, and agree with Bobbi Brown who said she feels on par with others when standing at a party, but you gotta leave them behind for interviews. 3” is the max and you better
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Jul 26, 2012 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Interview Fashion Crisis #4 – Jeans
Interview Fashion Crisis #4 – Jeans
You’ve decided on jeans, maybe with a cool jacket and shirt. Unless you are 35 or younger, opt for a nice indigo color, fairly conservative cut. Frayed seams, dyed, contrasting or embezzled are just too hard to pull off. Hint: If you have no idea what I’m talking about, get a
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Jul 25, 2012 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Interview Fashion Crisis #3 – The Skirt
Interview Fashion Crisis #3 – The Skirt
Don’t do it. Too sexy or too matronly, it’s hard to get it right. But the net is, you need to look like you are *working*– ready to roll your sleeves up and dig in.
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Jul 24, 2012 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Interview Fashion Crisis #2 – The Tie
Interview Fashion Crisis #2 – The Tie
Sometimes, wearing a suit jacket with a great shirt is perfect for an interview. Other times a tie is in order. Sorry guys, it’s hard to know what’s best. Hint: Bring a tie, take a quick glance around, duck into the men’s room and put it on if you get
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Jul 23, 2012 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Avoiding the Interview Fashion Crisis – Part 1
Avoiding the Interview Fashion Crisis – Part 1
Appearance really involves the whole package from the technology you carry (or don’t) to clothes to personal grooming to accessories.
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Jul 10, 2012 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on The Relo
The Relo
Relocation is becoming popular again. We’re seeing tech talent exit job markets that have narrowed, markets like Chicago and Toronto, to areas where there’s a talent shortage like the Bay Area. It’s an overwhelming process for many candidates to move. For others, it’s pretty simple. Surprisingly, some of our easiest relocations
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Jun 20, 2012 | Post by: Bill Firing Comments Off on More Than the Money
More Than the Money
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal points out the highly competitive recruiting landscape for young computer science graduates – or increasingly the high number of students being lured from school with cash and perks prior to graduating. To be sure there will be lots of debate about the prudence of
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