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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

Here in Houston we are still seeing a lot of .NET along with some recent C++, Java and PHP. The infographic includes some great detail about average compensation and companies hiring. Were you surprised by anything on this list (or was something left off […]

Top Programming Languages in 2016 (Infographic)

June 1, 2016 in Jobs / News & Resources tagged IT / job hunt / programmer / STEM / Technology 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

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