Posting your resume on various websites such as Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, and LinkedIn allows your information to be available for recruiters to find it. Back in the day when “head hunters” were used often in retained job searches, having your resume readily available helped expand your reach and also let…
If you are not in Human Resources, it is easy to overlook the recruiting “cycle.” There simply are better times to be searching for a job than others, and your timing will greatly impact the time it takes for you to search, apply and interview at various companies. And while…
When I was on my own path of exploring where I wanted my career to go and what my ultimate path was going to be, I was working in a high-paying, high-stress, 50%+ travel, high-powered position. Yes, everything was high. It was the crowning jewel of my career up until…
There are so many new ways to interview these days, that having a Skype interview is most likely going to happen during your job hunt. I had my first one about two years ago and I remember being completely freaked out about the whole situation. Since then, I’ve had many…
Ok, I admit it – cover letters are the bane of my existence. When I am job hunting, I absolutely loathe them and try to do everything in my power to circumvent them. Unfortunately, with the way most companies hire today, a cover letter is a necessary evil – so…
Quick note: Be sure to head over to Monster.com’s BeKnown blog today, where I share 5 Ways to Network from Your Couch! Before you start your job hunt, you need to make sure your online calling cards are up to date, accurate and HR-ready. These five tips will help you…
Throughout my career, I have been “lucky” to land several interviews when I decide to look for a new job, and most times, several competing offers. My friends and colleagues often ask, “What’s your secret? How are you able to get so many call backs?” Honestly, I hadn’t really thought…