By Sue Plaster, M.Ed. Photo credit: Denis Jeong Photography Job seekers used to obsess over what to wear to the job interview. Almost the first step they took in beginning a job search was to buy that interview suit! But today, job seekers are likely to find it’s their communications skills that are make-or-break, before…… Continue reading Are You a Pest or a Smart Job Seeker? How To Follow Up As If the Job Depended On It
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5 Simple Steps to Beating the Summer Job Rush
Data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) confirms that summer is one of the busiest times of year for job hunting, and that certainly backs up my own experience as a recruiter – generally June to July means non-stop emails and phone calls, thousands of new resumes dumped on my desk and an almost…… Continue reading 5 Simple Steps to Beating the Summer Job Rush
Update Your Resume Now
When was the last time you updated your resume? If you answered anything other than “earlier this year”, don’t procrastinate. Do it now. Case in point: A 30-something agency VP told me last week about her failure to be considered for a significant job with another firm because she didn’t have an up-to-date resume. She…… Continue reading Update Your Resume Now
Job Postings: Respond Sooner Than Later
Unless you want a part-time gig at McDonald’s or Sears, don’t bother responding to online job posts that are more than two weeks old. The average listing duration of PR job postings has dropped dramatically over the past few years. Recruiters from several agencies recently told me that once traditional 30-day job posts are gone forever,…… Continue reading Job Postings: Respond Sooner Than Later