First impressions mean everything in this world: from a job interview, to a chat with a stranger at the dog park. The mustard on the corner of your mouth, your unpolished shoes, your pants with no belt, a vertical stripe shirt with horizontal striped tie, or lipstick on your teeth could deter you from a…
Remember, what goes around, comes around. In aligning solutions to prospective clients, I consult with all levels of buyers within a company, from managers to CMOs. Understandably, they are often lamenting the same struggles with finding great talent. This is when my heart starts to sing, because I know I can help! I recently had…
Ah, New Year’s; a time when a lot of people reflect on what they have in their lives, and what changes they want to make in the year to come. People make resolutions every year. Some could be related to health (i.e. “I want to lose weight”), others could be linked to their finances (i.e.…
Phone Interviews. Love them or hate them, they are becoming more and more prevalent in today’s workplace. Whether it is with Human Resources or with a Hiring Manager, phone interviews can be the first step in the process of finding your next career. Here are some tips on how to perfect the art of the…
The digital world is fascinating, and all too often we get lost in all the gimmicks, gadgets and inventions. We tend to forget that at the end of the day, with all the technology at hand, it is the user who determines what is successful, and what is not. How does this translate into the…
By Elissa Barnes “I send out a million resumes and never even get a call back – what am I doing wrong?” I hear this every day from designers (graphic and web), and I can hear the frustration in their voice. They tell me they have spent hours creating a personal logo, a unique resume,…
Problem: It is a familiar problem facing companies throughout the mid-Atlantic region and throughout the United States. While the challenging economic climate puts a spotlight on the cost efficiencies within organizations, work still must get done. In-house teams are working at capacity, and while new projects are being created, organizations are unable to staff them…
Just the other day, I was in the middle of finishing up a long client email and ensuring that all the week’s timecards were ready for processing, when I received a phone call. Immediately, the candidate on the other end began to speak. “Yeah…umm…I saw a job that you have. I was wondering if it…
When I speak to my candidates looking for work, one of their biggest fears is negotiating a salary. However, you can overcome this fear by approaching the conversation in one of the following positive ways. Remember, if the salary offer is open to negotiation, you must make sure to convey that you are truly interested…
Problem Candidates with niche and emerging skills within the Marketing, Web and IT occupations are difficult to find. In fact, the need for top talent in these areas forces companies to look beyond active job seekers, toward passive candidates, who are currently employed. The majority of Mid-Atlantic metros sit near or slightly below the national…