Jessica

Great article (click for link) about self-reflection and taking ownership over your career and the direction it can/will go! “Your career is defined by your skills and how you’ve used them, not by any external measure of your progress.” It’s not just about what you can do to get […]

How to think about your career.

August 8, 2016 in Jobs / News & Resources tagged advice / career / careers / tips by Jessica

According to TheLadders (click for link) research, recruiters spend an average of “six seconds before they make the initial ‘fit or no fit’ decision” on candidates. While a resume doesn’t tell your whole story, it’s your first impression and is hugely important! This article gives some good advice to make sure your resume […]

5-Minute Hacks to Make Your Resume Great

July 28, 2016 in News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / job hunt / resume / tips by Jessica

Giving your resignation can be really tough on both the employee and the employer. It’s not uncommon to be presented with a counteroffer if you are a valued employee but accepting a counteroffer can be a very risky endeavor. Before making any final decisions, it’s really important to take some […]

7 Things To Think About Before You Accept or Turn ...

July 25, 2016 in News & Resources tagged advice / career / communication / job hunt / professional / tips by Jessica

We always tell our candidates there is no such thing as a permanent job – everything is temporary. Sure, staying somewhere for 4-5, even 10 years is possible, but increasingly uncommon these days. Truthfully, changing jobs is the fastest way to grow in your career both in terms of responsibility […]

Every Job Is Temporary If You Wait Long Enough

July 25, 2016 in Jobs / News & Resources tagged advice / career / careers / jobs / professional / success by Jessica

In today’s digital age, you would be naive to think that hiring managers and recruiters are only considering your resume and interviews when making their hiring decisions. This especially rings true for IT professionals, whose job often demands a stronger command of the digital space. LinkedIn makes it easy to […]

How Recruiters Secretly Evaluate Tech Pros

July 22, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / interview / IT / job hunt / professional / resume / Technology by Jessica

You’ve nailed a second interview! Depending on the situation, this could be a simple meet-and-greet (where the gig is essentially already yours) or you could be one of a slew of candidates coming back for a second round. Regardless, come in to the 2nd interview just as prepared – if […]

5 Steps to Second Interview Success

July 20, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged candidate / interview / job hunt / jobs / professional / success / tips by Jessica

This article (click for link) goes in to some great examples to help you refine your “story-telling,” but I’ve provided the highlights below. The most important thing is to have a plan ahead of time and to practice, practice, practice. You want your answer to be concise but still tell a story, […]

5 Steps To Turning Any Interview Answer Into A Memorable ...

July 18, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / interview / job hunt / tips by Jessica

There are a ton of different reasons that someone may have a gap in their work history: taking a break to stay home with children, care for an ill parent, a layoff…whatever it may be, it’s important to be honest but make sure you give a sensible and positive explanation, […]

How To Answer Interview Questions About A Gap In Your ...

July 15, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / interview / job hunt / resume by Jessica

Never forget that interviews are a two-way street! Asking the right questions not only helps you to better understand the role but also help to showcase your personal “brand.” It’s important to set yourself apart from your competitors and to learn how to sell yourself. This article (click for link) […]

How To Showcase Your Personal Brand In An Interview

July 13, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / interview / job hunt / resume / tips by Jessica