Jessica

Every recruiter has experienced “that guy.” And before you get all defensive, I know every candidate has also experienced “that recruiter” (who is the reason I now cringe when called a “head-hunter,” because I hate the negative connotation it implies). So, this goes both ways. Feel free to comment on why […]

Don’t Be That Guy – The Bad Candidate

June 20, 2016 in Interview Tips / Jobs / News & Resources tagged candidate / communication / etiquette / expectations / interview / job hunt / Recruiting / work environment by Jessica

Unfortunately, I have seen more people than ever over the age of 50 that are actively looking for a new job due to all of the layoffs in the Houston market. Many of these people have been with the same company for DECADES and now they are in competition with […]

Getting a Programming Job When You’re Over 50

June 17, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / interview / IT / job hunt / programmer / Technology by Jessica

I get asked this question so often! Where should you invest your time and training in order to grow in your career? “Salary and benefits information hub, PayScale, recently released a study in which it looked through data on how skills affect worker compensation. According to the results, these […]

9 New Tech Skills That Can Boost Your Salary

June 15, 2016 in News & Resources tagged IT / jobs / programmer / salary / Technology by Jessica

It’s a bitter-sweet moment! You’ve just landed a great opportunity but now you have to quit your current job, which is stressful for everyone, but especially tough for passive candidates who probably have a good relationship with their current boss but are leaving for more career growth. Below are […]

How to resign and tips for your first 90 days ...

June 13, 2016 in News & Resources tagged advice / career / communication / etiquette / integrity / job hunt / professional by Jessica

A bad hire isn’t necessarily a bad candidate. It can merely be someone who was not appropriately matched with the role. The blame for a bad hiring decision most often lies completely on the shoulders of the hiring manager. We know time is short, there are deadlines to meet, […]

Ten Fatal Interviewing Mistakes That Lead To Bad Hires

June 10, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged business / candidate / interview / management / Recruiting / talent / tips by Jessica

I’ve been hearing so much the past few years about improving candidate experience to attract and engage with top talent. Your company may not have flashy offices, or the highest compensation, but don’t sell yourself short. People who are looking for a long-term career opportunity take a multi-dimensional approach in […]

5 Ways To Improve Your Company’s Search For Talent

June 9, 2016 in News & Resources tagged advice / business / company culture / expectations / management / Recruiting / search / talent / work environment by Jessica

You get the interview and you think it went amazing! Or maybe your gut tells you that it was horrible. Either, way, time goes by and you hear nothing. It’s happened to the best of us. Unfortunately, it happens to recruiters too. A good recruiter will do everything possible to […]

10 Things to Do When You Don’t Hear Back After ...

June 8, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged candidate / communication / interview / job hunt by Jessica

Confession: sometimes, when I get nervous I talk too much (and might become too honest). I know I am not alone. I’ve been in recruiting for over 12 years now and have conducted more interviews than I could possibly count. I KNOW interviewing is nerve-wracking. I STILL get nervous […]

Ten Personal Details Never To Mention In A Job Interview

June 7, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / etiquette / interview / job hunt by Jessica

I personally hate the term “head-hunter” because I feel like it has such a negative connotation. There are certainly some bad recruiters out there that give the rest of us a bad name but working with a good recruiter could definitely give you an added advantage as a candidate. So […]

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Working With Recruiters

June 6, 2016 in News & Resources tagged candidate / communication / integrity / interview / job hunt / jobs / Recruiting by Jessica