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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

Before you even give your 2 week notice, it’s important to have a plan so that you are able to leave on the best terms. No matter how big the industry or the city that you live, it’s truly a small world and the way you handle your resignation can […]

Start quitting before you quit.

June 27, 2016 in News & Resources tagged advice / communication / etiquette / professional by Jessica

Many people are natural-born leaders but you don’t want to be known as a dictator! Even when you have the best intentions, being a good team player can take focus and determination for those people whose natural instincts drive them to take charge. “The leadership traits that people most […]

5 Ways To Keep Your Leadership Tendencies In Check When ...

June 24, 2016 in News & Resources tagged business / communication / leadership / management / professional by Jessica

Whether you are seeking new clients in a service-oriented field, looking for a new job, or happy where you are it’s a good idea to invest a little time in your LinkedIn profile. Even if you think you’d never leave your current job, you never know when an amazing opportunity […]

How to Upgrade Your LinkedIn Profile and Get Hired

June 22, 2016 in News & Resources tagged advice / career / professional / resume / tips 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

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