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Blog Post: Are you really “looking” for a job?: There are a lot of people who say they are looking for a job. The questions I’d have for these folks would be:

Are they prepared for the job when they find it?

Do they really know how…; Added by Duane Roberts at 2:59pm on March 25, 2009

Blog Post: How to Prep Yourself for a Successful Career as a Trucker: It can sometimes be difficult to pick the right career. People should make…; Added by Rachelle Wilber at 1:34pm on June 27, 2018

Blog Post: Tips for writing a perfect Application Letter

Every job you apply for requires a application…

Added by Gerald Mumpuku at 6:41am on June 6, 2021

Blog Post: 5 ways to screw up a job board: I’ve observed that approximately 90% of the music put out at any given time is just not very good. Much is mediocre, and some is simply appalling. Well, folks, this is true of many industries, and…; Added by Jeff Dickey-Chasins at 9:15am on March 16, 2010

Blog Post: Larry Ellison to Graduates: ‘Live Your Dreams, Not the Dreams of Others’: Oracle founder Larry Ellison, addressing the University of Southern California’s graduating class of 2016 on Friday, urged the more than 12,000 degree candidates to heed a lesson he learned early…; Added by Ericka Diaz at 6:03pm on July 4, 2016

Blog Post: Navigation is key to a successful Career Site: When building out your Career Site, it’s important to think about how candidates will navigate all the great content that you’ve created. The strategy of “publish and pray” will do little to…; Added by Chris Brablc at 12:14pm on May 24, 2012

Blog Post: TWEET CHATS AND PLAYIN' THE DOZENS: I have been lurking (albeit with a few interjections of wisdom) in several tweet chats in the past few weeks. All dedicated to “how tos” How to find a job, how to write a resume, how to interview.…; Added by Sandra McCartt at 12:18am on March 28, 2011

Comment on: Blog Post 'INTERVIEWER VS. INTERVIEWEE: Who is interviewing who?': to convince to consider your job opportunity. So don’t confuse this candidate with say the one who desperately wants to work for you. They are not going to come across the table at you. They will have pointed questions about this job only you, the hiring manager, can answer. Remember, it’s our dime—I called them representing you. They will respond to your questions regarding their qualifications, but don’t take it personal if is seems they’re interviewing you—because they are. They still need to be sold on the opportunity. Look at it this way—if they fit the bill relative to what you’re looking for, then let’s try to steal them away from their current employer. Outstanding candidates are “outstanding” for a reason and many know they're in demand. As the front-end recruiting professional--I've done the sourcing, pre-screening and have already started the WOOING process. My worry is that if I pass the candidate forward to WIMPY or GRUMPY...all can be lost. So, I’m happy to remind a hiring manager and/or HR rep—confirm the fit and then begin the wooing process. I've seen outstanding candidates pull-out of the evaluation process simply because someone wanted to conduct a STRESS INTERVIEW so that the candidate involved actually told it me, "It felt like the Spanish Inquisition...I have a great job...who needs this crap?"…; Added by Valentino Martinez at 5:18pm on August 2, 2011

Comment on: Blog Post 'Personality VS Qualified': n out with few exceptions. Most hiring managers will look for capability and compatibility as best they can judge and validate those factors. Personality, by the way, can be good, bad or indifferent. Some jobs/workplaces thrive on one over the other which may confuse you if you assume that a pleasant, vivacious personality should always have the advantage. For example, I placed a person with previous problems with co-workers and supervision and past terminations. However he was ideal for a highly classified job in a vault on 3rd shift. There was no human contact just computer input responsibilities. His personality sucked and his qualifications were perfect for that job and employer, whereas a person who thrives on human interaction would not do so well in such a role. And I would caution on the assumption "that it really isn't a tough world out there". Because it actually is a tough and demanding world out there if you cannot adapt to changes and challenges that will be coming down the road. Today you can have the best job, supervisor and coworkers only to see them changed out under new management six months later. Yes, bring your passion and positive attitude to the job interview, and to the job and workplace—and be a top performer. Those dynamics will go a long way in keeping you employed and on a growth track...as long as you can avoid being at the wrong place at the wrong time.…; Added by Valentino Martinez at 3:18am on January 21, 2012

Blog Post: The Client Side - Building a client base. It's a relationship thing.: I talk to a lot of people about business development and client management, especially in this market where things on that end are really challenging. There are a lot of ways to skin a cat and I hear…; Added by Todd Kmiec at 11:20am on April 10, 2009