Over forty job seekers want to be able to compete on equal footing with younger candidates. Many are concerned that their years will show through their resume, and that employers might overlook them during the initial screening process. Those who…
You have successfully passed all the hurdles of the employment process. The hiring manager has indicated that you are their candidate of choice, and they are putting an offer together for you. Congratulations – this is what you’ve been so…
It is the rare candidate who can participate in an interview and not be posed the standard questions about their strengths and weaknesses. Even an inexperienced or poorly trained interviewer will manage to get this question onto the table –…
As you arrive home and pick up the mail, you scan through the routine stack of bills and solicitations, and then stop. Buried in the middle is an envelope from the company you recently interviewed with. Your heart sinks, and…
There are many books written to assist the job seeker with successful interview techniques. It is difficult to anticipate, however, whether the actual interview experience will be the process that you prepared for. While it is a must to prepare…
Employment candidates from all disciplines and levels indicate that all too frequently they are not treated well in the selection process. Keeping candidates waiting, showing rude behavior, saying inappropriate things in the interview, and not communicating after an interview are…
Utilizing executive recruiters is one avenue for professional and executive job seekers. Competition is very stiff among recruiters. They must be at the right place at the right time with the right candidate. The company always pays the fee.
As we welcome a new year, it is a great time to reflect on 2012, and think about setting intentions for 2013. This week I have invited a valued friend and colleague, Debby Magnuson, VP of Talent Management with CPI…
Despite the myriad of articles, books and other sources of information and advice about contemporary resume writing, many successful professionals and executives who create their own resumes still seem to gravitate to the old styles and formats with which they…
Here’s a quiz to see how prepared you are to be successful in your interviewing efforts. Answer True or False to each question. The answer and an explanation are listed below. 1. T or F: If you know that the…
© 2024 Pathfinders CTS. Site by JFields Marketing and Becky's Graphic Design. Website Development by Nashville Geek Sitemap