I’ve recently started interviewing using Skype, based on a hearty recommendation by a co-worker of mine, a well-respected recruiter who has achieved amazing success utilizing this new interviewing option. Initially a tad apprehensive with the switch-over, I’m finding that I’m really enjoying these interviews, and getting so much more out of these initial meetings than…
Placing an unqualified candidate may be much more significant than expected. According to a new CareerBuilder survey on the cost of a bad hire, 69 percent of employers reported that bad hires lowered their company’s productivity, affected worker morale and even resulted in legal issues. Forty-one percent of companies estimate that a bad hire costs…
Great news! You got a new job — one that offers you more of a challenge, exposure to new technologies and a better work/life balance than your existing position. But the last thing you want to do is tell your existing employer/manager those details. Why? Simply put, you don’t want to burn your bridges. The…
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…