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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

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

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

I don’t want to give away the 8 secrets because this is only a 3 minute video that is well worth the time! All great advice no matter what you are trying to be successful at! Check it out here (click for link): :

TED Talks: 8 secrets of success (link to video)

May 25, 2016 in News & Resources tagged advice / career / success / TEDtalks by Jessica

I always tell my candidates to remember “You are interviewing the employer just as much as they are interviewing you.” This article highlights 28 great questions to ask at the end of your interview to make sure you leave with a good overall understanding of the company, in order […]

28 brilliant questions to ask at the end of every ...

May 24, 2016 in Interview Tips / Jobs / News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / interview / job hunt by Jessica

Since I studied Psychology, I’m of course pretty partial to this article (click for link) but I think it has some great points. I prep my candidates to be confident but not arrogant, and if you really don’t know the answer then be honest about it. Honesty is always […]

Article Share: A Harvard psychologist says people judge you based ...

May 23, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / communication / interview / job hunt / professional / tips by Jessica

We know things are tough right now, especially here in Houston. It’s tempting to apply to anything and everything you see out there. If you don’t seem to be getting anywhere it may be time to take a break and reflect on your strategy and state-of-mind. Sometimes in a job […]

Article Share: 3 times you should hit ‘reset’ on the ...

May 20, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / Houston / interview / job hunt / jobs / search / tips by Jessica

All good points in this article (click here), with one personal caveat* Bulletproof your resume Set Clear Time Limits Refuse to share salary details *within reason Get a read on where they are in the hiring process “I’m interested in this job, and I want it!” When I am interviewing […]

5 Interview Hacks That Will Give You An Edge (No ...

May 19, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / interview / job hunt / resume / salary / tips by Jessica