I have been on a health kick as of late and am proud to say that I completed Shaun T’s 60 day Insanity program (check it out here) and have now restarted month 1. Now, you may be wondering why I am mentioning my workout regime, or what this has to do with Recruiting and Career Advice. I’m mentioning…

We have noticed that many people are becoming discouraged in their job search. I put together this blog with tips on how to deal the rejection. If you have any other tips/advice, please share them!

We have given tons of advice on resumes, interviewing, dress codes, etc…But what happens when you get everything right, you feel the job is in the bag, only to receive a phone call or email letting you know that the company went a different direction?

This…

This post was a collaborative effort. My manager and I wanted to explain the ins and outs of counteroffers.

Leaving your current firm? Beware of the counteroffer!

You scored a new job and now it’s time for the dreaded formal resignation. Shaking in your boots, you head to your manager’s desk to hand over your resignation…

My boss, Guy Pickrell, just published an article I thought I would share regarding resume gaps and how to deal with them - Enjoy!

It could be a sabbatical, a prolonged illness, a personal family issue or, increasingly common thanks to the downturn, you might have found yourself out of work for a while.  Inevitably, all of the…

Social media is no longer a passing phase, it is now a way of life that has revolutionized the way people do business. This is especially true in recruitment and hr. Linkedin is one tool that has become a vital…

Many people in HR and Recruitment, my boss included, questions whether social media can help them. Here are 5 ways you can successfully use social media to…

Thought I would share an article written by my boss, Ed Guy, who is a veteran recruiter and owner of NationStaff Inc....

I have heard that the most important trait for a successful sales person is the ability to listen. Hear your client and then get them what they want. As a recruiter, the same rings true. Listen to the client and then go find them a…

You finish writing your resume and you are now off into the scary world of online job hunting. You head straight for the biggest online career websites (ex: Monster, Dice, etc…), and upload your resume. You feel confident that your future employer is out there and will soon see your resume. Soon the two of you will start a wonderful career partnership that all started…

Why should I use a recruiter?

You are at your desk, or at home watching TV when you get a call from a recruiter who has found your contact information using the many secrets of the trade (sorry – that’s one secret I intend to keep). Before you hang up the phone, remember that recruiters can hold the keys to the hidden jewels of the job market. Use them and they may just open the door to a new career…