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By: uberVU - social comments

uberVU - social comments — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:14:05 +0000

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By: Rich DeMatteo

Rich DeMatteo — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:45:39 +0000

Thanks for the comment Patrice!

By: patriceL

patriceL — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:02:43 +0000

That last point is the best:
Pull resume off Monster ————–> “…..is in a relationship” on Facebook

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A visit with Blogging4Jobs — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:39:47 +0000

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They’re Just Not That Into You | Blogging4Jobs — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:12:47 +0000

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By: Rich DeMatteo

Rich DeMatteo — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:01:21 +0000

I know, right? This was a fun one. While it’s not completely dead on, it’s still has some dead on similarities.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:45:05 +0000

Oh man.. so much room to continue with this one!

By: Keath

Keath — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:38:50 +0000

So, if I got my first real job by just walking in to a theater and handing over my resume, does that make me the creepy guy? Or does it just mean that the theater industry is like the girl who like creepy guys?

By: JD

JD — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:38:37 +0000

Funny! I like this post. It got me thinking that there may be something more to the “dating” analogy. If the goal is to get that second interview/ (date) are you in essence getting the hiring manager or HR staffer to fall in love with you, more or less? Odd and maybe creepy, but that’s the thinking! And since interviews are good ways to find out if the company is a good fit for you (by asking questions, not just responding to them), you’re both sort of “dating” each other, seeing if it’s a good match.

I think that in the age of online matchmaking, more employers and career seekers aren’t utilizing video to “court” their potential candidates / employers.

By: Rich DeMatteo

Rich DeMatteo — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:57:40 +0000

Peggy, I absolutely agree, and I appreciate your comment.

Interview preparation is crucial for every job seeker, not just those who are early in their career. Experienced interviewers, hiring managers, and recruiters can easily point out which candidates haven’t spent quality time preparing. In my opinion, not preparing for an interview can paint a picture that says you simply don’t care about the job or company. It’s a quick way to find a rejection letter.

On a date, when you fail to show interest in that person, you most likely won’t receive a second date.

Thanks for bringing up the hiring managers perspective. Look forward to hearing more from you in the future.