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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

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

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

We all knows things happen. You have a personal emergency. Last minute meeting. Maybe you were presented with an opportunity you couldn’t resist (although if you get that offer right before another interview I don’t personally see the harm in attending the scheduled interview to be absolutely certain you are […]

The Right Way to Cancel a Job Interview

June 3, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged candidate / communication / integrity / interview / job hunt / professional by Jessica

Today we appreciate Web Designers around the world! Thank you for making our online experience amazing! And because we are in the hiring business, here’s a helpful article just for you! Most of our clients that hire web developers expect you to have a portfolio with live examples of […]

How to Create a Portfolio Site That Will Get You ...

May 31, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged career / IT / job hunt / jobs / resume / Technology / web design by Jessica

This article (click for link) provides all good points but I’d also add the following: Do not go in to too much detail about the overall scope or goal of a particular project you worked on. We want to know what YOU actually did on the project and the effect of your […]

10 Things To Remove From Your Resume

May 30, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged candidate / job hunt / resume by Jessica

Whether you are actively on the job market or currently employed and happy, it’s important to take note of these 10 most common mistakes. Obviously, this is most crucial if you are currently unemployed but we all know there is no such thing as a “permanent” job any more. […]

Top 10 Mistakes You Might Be Making with Your Job ...

May 27, 2016 in Interview Tips / Jobs / News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / interview / job hunt / jobs / resume by Jessica

I am a believer that everything happens for a reason but not necessarily because I believe in fate or that things were laid out to happen in a certain way by a higher power. I do; however, believe whole-heartedly that there is a take-away, a lesson to be learned, from […]

How To Successfully Talk About Failure In A Job Interview

May 26, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / career / careers / interview / job hunt / resume by Jessica