The Central Intelligence Agency and law enforcement agencies sometimes submit candidates to one or more stress tests to determine if the candidate is ‘tough enough’ to handle a grueling job. – Matthew J. DeLuca, Best Answers…
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Why Functional Resumes No Longer Work
Today’s Job Market is TOUGH! For many job seekers, it can be quite intimidating to put your resume out there amongst the plethora of other qualified candidates. Especially, for those who have a job…
How to Answer 25 Top Interview Questions: part 1 of 5
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How to Answer 25 Top Interview Questions: Part 1 of 5 “Remember: the best candidates don’t necessarily get the job: the best interviewee does.” – Matthew J. DeLuca, Best Answers to the 201 Most…
5 Common (and Fatal) Resume Mistakes
I recently attended an online training to gain a better understanding of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Did you know that there are roughly 193 different types of Applicant Tracking Systems…
Is a Cover Letter Really Necessary? (Spoiler Alert: Yes)
Is a Cover Letter Really Necessary? Success with your job search isn’t solely dependent upon the content of your resume and answers to questions in an interview. Recent statistics show that 40% of recruiters…
Quick but Crucial Resume Tips
We see A LOT of the same issues across Resumes we review every day. Here are 5 of our most common concerns, that are easy to fix right now: 1. Two Pages are OKAY….
YOU Are in Control of Your Job Search!
With so many variables in the job market these days, it can be easy to feel like we have zero control over our job search. Many of us apply to job after job…
Google Yourself Before Your Interviewer Does: Seriously.
Google Yourself Before Your Interviewer Does: Seriously. How many employers do you think look at your social media profile? The answer is: all of them. If you think employers and interviewers only check your references,…
Easiest Ways to Make the Best use of Your LinkedIn Profile
Join Groups – and be Active in Them! Groups should be chosen based on their relevance to your career (current or intended), skills, and interests. Group Membership is beneficial for several reasons. You will…