Despite the tight job market in many sectors, great companies and great recruiters will have a ‘slate’ of candidates for any job–two to six well qualified people who are interested and competing for the role. Very frequently I am asked, why didn’t the company select me, why did they
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Mar 01, 2015 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Why They got the Job, Not You: What Makes a Dream Candidate
Why They got the Job, Not You: What Makes a Dream Candidate
Feb 24, 2015 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Top of Your Game
Top of Your Game
2015 is proving to be one of the most competitive, tightest technology job markets in history. Being at the very top of your game in recruiting is the only way to win. 1. Work incredibly hard, dig deep: companies have to find talent, it’s not coming to you, so forget
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Oct 22, 2014 | Post by: Bill Firing Comments Off on Now more than ever, time is of the essence!
Now more than ever, time is of the essence!
Yes, it’s true that it’s rarely been as challenging in identifying and capturing the interest of top talent as it is today. The challenge is compounded when you consider how time-challenged companies and hiring manager are in following through in landing talent. Yet, without a well-honed plan for interviewing and
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Oct 20, 2014 | Post by: Bill Firing Comments Off on Now more than ever, time is of the essence!
Now more than ever, time is of the essence!
Yes, it’s true that it’s rarely been as challenging in identifying and capturing the interest of top talent as it is today. The challenge is compounded when you consider how time-challenged companies and hiring manager are in following through in landing talent. Yet, without a well-honed plan for interviewing and
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Oct 20, 2014 | Post by: Gwen Moore Comments Off on Recruiting Strategy Matters
Recruiting Strategy Matters
In Silicon Valley 2014 has seen a level of competition for talent not experienced in years. The wealth of opportunity has created a buyer’s market with top talent receiving upwards of 10 requests a week to consider a ‘great new role with an innovative company’. Peel that back and you
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Apr 03, 2014 | Post by: Bill Firing Comments Off on Dating Tips for Interviewing
Dating Tips for Interviewing
It’s been said that the process of interviewing and accessing an opportunity is much like dating. Both parties are getting to know each other and deciding on coupling their professional endeavors for a period of time. Here a four key reminders for candidates: First impressions are king. Not matter the
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Apr 02, 2014 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on 10 Job Hunting Tips for New Grads
10 Job Hunting Tips for New Grads
Getting out of school this spring and in the job market? Here’s 10 tips on landing a new job: Pixel perfect resume. Make your English teacher proud. Then have 5 people proofread it. Articulate all relevant skills, it’s amazing how few college grads know Word or Outlook; hiring managers aren’t
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Jan 14, 2014 | Post by: Bill Firing Comments Off on Closing candidates in a tough market
Closing candidates in a tough market
Jan 13, 2014 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Is this the Best Hire?
Is this the Best Hire?
Hiring is often a gut wrenching decision, one made under time pressures with too few hard facts. Assessing people—their character, their potential performance, their fit—isn’t easy in the best of circumstances. But there are techniques that can be applied in the interview process that will help create a better foundation
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Jan 11, 2014 | Post by: Gwen Moore Comments Off on Championship Teams – The Secret’s in the Sauce!
Championship Teams – The Secret’s in the Sauce!
Many of my colleagues and I have had the fortune of being part of a magical team at one point or another in our careers. Unfortunately, most of us did not know it at the time. Only in looking back did we realize we were part of something special. Every
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