Receptionists deserve an apology. They get blamed by the masses for not putting calls through to key personnel. They are the supposed obstacle to job seekers being able to effectively follow up on opportunities and make valuable connections with decision makers. Contrary to popular belief, there is no receptionist boot camp where those screening phone […]

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Many companies are having a hard time hiring qualified individuals to fill their open positions. Yep, I’m writing this post in August of 2009. I’m fully aware of the economy and high unemployment numbers. Living in Michigan, it’s impossible not to be. Care to hazard a guess why some companies can’t seem to find the […]

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This post could get me into trouble. I have a love/hate relationship with recruiting experts. Though the intentions to educate and inspire creative thought are clear to me, I worry their readers are missing the boat on what is really happening at times. So much advice comes off as “do this” and “say that” directives. […]

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It’s been said timing is everything. For me, that’s bunk. Waiting around for the right time often results in nothing. What do I mean? Those putting off making contact with key individuals and companies with the thought of waiting for a more perfect time, often end up with nothing to show for their careful planning. […]

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Imagine with me, if you will, a hiring manager reading a resume of an individual who interests him. He calls the person, they talk, and he decides he wants to bring the person in for an interview. “When are you available?”, he asks. “Anytime that is convenient for you. I’m wide open,” the accommodating candidate […]

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Lucy knows this is coming. I warned her fair and square she’d be getting a blog in her honor. Of course, her name isn’t really Lucy, but she’ll know it’s her just the same. Lucy thinks she has a big problem. Despite her brains, down right likability, dedication and the fact she’s been consistently employed […]

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Ah, cover letters. I’m not sure who has the shorter end of the stick, candidates who have to write them or prospective employers who have to read them. They can be painful to both parties. I read too many cover letters that beat hiring managers over the head with personal circumstances, irrelevant qualifications and desperate […]

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Last week I had an interesting conversation with a man we’ll call Tim. Tim is on the young side, but mature well beyond his years. He understands more about bringing value to the table and not wasting people’s time, or any time for that matter, than many people twice his age. Tim’s struggle is that […]

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Rejection is part of the human experience. Even those exuding confidence wrestle with concerns of not being wanted. They’re human too, right? Their ability to risk hearing a no, and move past the no’s they’ve received along the way, is what sets them apart from the crowd. As a recruiter I encountered rejection on a […]

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If Google knows any of your personal business, he’s going to blab it to anyone who asks the right questions. Every detail you provide to a company during your job search could be used on search engines to reveal more information about you than you ever intended to share. It is important for every job […]

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