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That time I got a typewritten resume…

How many people reading this post know how to use a typewriter? Your guess is as good as mine, but if a certain candidate from last week is reading this post then our answer is at least 1. So, here I am minding my own business, just hunting on Linkedin, when all of a sudden [...]

August 17, 2010 40 comments READ MORE →

Research your recruiter, you never know what you’ll find

Every now and then, a candidate will come along and surprise a recruiter. Sometimes in a bad way, and sometimes in a good way. On Friday, I was surprised in a good way. I was making my last call of the day on Friday, and had just started a phone screen. Right after explaining what [...]

August 8, 2010 5 comments READ MORE →

No, it’s really not just like riding a bike…

I used to ride my bike everywhere. To the hobby shop, through the park, to my friends houses, and on the dirt track where I did “tricks”. When I discovered roller blades and roller hockey, my bike was put away in the shed and never used again. For the next 15 years or more, I [...]

August 4, 2010 10 comments READ MORE →

The “weakness” interview question is so weak (video embedded)

I’ve never asked someone to explain to me their weaknesses on an interview. Sorry, I just won’t do it. I was trained to stay away from it, and I’ve been continuously reminded to avoid that useless question when conducting interviews. Why? Well, when most people are asked, they try to think of something negative that [...]

July 27, 2010 21 comments READ MORE →

“What I Know About Getting A Job” – The eBook

Download the eBook —-> What I Know About Getting A Job Job search and career advice is troubling for job seekers. It’s not because of the advice giver, but because there is never just one right answer, and each person needs a unique solution to fit their situation. Job seekers come from all walks of [...]