Summer Vacations and New Jobs: Are They Compatible?
This is the time of year that one question always seems to arise during meetings or interviews between recruiters and candidates – what about my upcoming vacation? At this point …
Why Meaningful Work Should Matter
With the popularity of self-help books and the growing move toward volunteerism in America, it’s no wonder that many employees are remarking that they long to find jobs that are …
How to Attract More Women to Your Tech Team
For many years, tech roles have been synonymous with male-dominated jobs, just like numerous other careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). However, we’ve seen a tide shift in a …
Ghosting in the Workplace and How to Prevent It
A recent phenomenon in the world of recruiting is the practice of ghosting – where a new hire or candidate suddenly halts all communication with the company and the recruiter. …
How to Handle a Medical Gap on Your Resume
How to Handle Medical Gaps on Your Resume In an ideal world, most people prefer to maintain their employment without gaps. However, life doesn’t always work out this way, and …
Are Top Candidates Turned Off by Your Company Culture?
Company culture is important for retaining good employees and for finding new ones. When evaluating an opportunity, prospective candidates not only weigh the salary and benefits but work/life balance, commute, …
Preparing for the Final Interview – Logistical Fit
The final interview can be an exciting milestone to hit in your job search. At this point you know they’ve narrowed the search down to you and just a few …
Everything You Wanted to Know About the Cultural Fit
You’ve made it to the final interview. Now it’s your chance to wow the interviewing team and get the offer you’ve been waiting for. What are the next steps? We’ve …
Preparing for the Final Interview – Functional Fit
In our last post, we talked about the importance of motivational fit for a prospective employee, based on Michael Pietrack’s “Game Plan to Win,” which highlights four areas that all …
A Game Plan to Prepare for a Final Interview
You’ve made it. You’ve been through one or two, maybe even three rounds of interviews and you just got the call that you’ve been asked to come in for a …