Job Seekers

Originally Posted on Resumeway Resume action verbs demonstrate your strengths and communicate your expertise in a powerful manner. The correct use of action verbs can transform your resume from bland to impactful. In fact, action verbs can put you way ahead in your job search and make you stand out. Most importantly, resume action verbs…

Originally Posted on Resumeway During the job hunt, it is vital to be ready for a short phone interview at a moment’s notice. Hiring managers usually use phone interviews to discuss the details of the position, determine whether you are the right fit and see if you are really interested. While some companies may call…

By Marc Cenedella – Ladders Hi Readers, The 2020 update for my best-selling Ladders Interviews Guide is out now and available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle versions.  I’ve included a brief excerpt below. This updated version is designed to make your 2020 interviews go smoothly.  Whether you’re interviewing for better pay, a better job, or simply to maintain lifestyle…

By Ashley Stahl – Career Cloud   “In any given moment in a conversation, you are either adding value or taking up space.” – Ashley Stahl (@AshleyStahl) Ashley Stahl is one of the more accomplished career coaches we’ve had on Careercloud Radio. She offers both private coaching and online courses through her website, ashleystahl.com, in…

By Jessica Stillman – Inc. The findings shed light on how you can avoid hiring the loud and mediocre over the quiet and talented. Those who are born into upper-class families start out with tons of advantages, including money, connections, and better educational opportunities. But according to a new Stanford study, they also enjoy another…

Originally Posted on Ladders The job interview process does not end with you shaking hands with the interviewer and leaving the office (or in today’s case, saying goodbye, and clicking out of a Zoom video call). A simple thank you email after an interview actually goes a long way. A study conducted by recruiting platform iCIMS…

By Samantha McLaren – LinkedIn Let’s face it: Phone screenings can be challenging. More often than not, it’s your first opportunity to have an in-depth discussion with your candidates, and there’s a lot of ground to cover in a short period of time. You have to make a great first impression, give them more information about the…

Originally Posted on Ladders The job interview process does not end with you shaking hands with the interviewer and leaving the office (or in today’s case, saying goodbye, and clicking out of a Zoom video call). A simple thank you email after an interview actually goes a long way. A study conducted by recruiting platform iCIMS…

By Gary Burnison – CNBC In my 20-plus years of hiring and recruiting, I’ve always started off my job interviews with a simple question: “Tell me about yourself.” Many people see this as one of the “toughest” or “trickiest” interview questions. Still, it’s been a popular go-to for hiring managers because it tells them a lot about a candidate’s professional…