Today is the last post for the Independent Recruiter Blog for 2019 – we’ll be back on Tuesday, January 7th. As you wind down for the holidays, here are some of our top recruiting blog posts from the year so you can catch up on any you’ve missed.
Replace No with Yes, But … In recruitment it is not always easy to get what you want or even what is needed to deliver top talent. Sometimes you just need to walk away and say NO to something that is headed the wrong way. Before sealing the deal’s fate with a NO, why not try what some refer to as the evil twin of YES, AND…try a YES, BUT.
Three Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Interviews: How to Create an ATS-Friendly Resume … While software automation has simplified the recruitment process for recruiters, staffing specialists, human resources professionals and employers, it has made the hiring process much more challenging for job seekers, applicants and candidates. Nowadays, Application Tracking Systems (ATS) are becoming continuously more sophisticated each day, and as a consequence, a resume won’t get selected to move forward and be reviewed by a human unless it satisfies a custom-programed, specific set of keywords and criteria for a particular position.
The Number 1 Thing to Do in an Interview … What’s the number one thing to do in an interview? It’s so simple and effective! We talk about doing sufficient research about the company, preparing for an interview with answers for the most likely questions and of course being ready with your questions. However, none of this is going to work if you don’t do one thing. Smile!
What Happens if You Receive a Counteroffer? … Changing jobs can be a huge source of stress, even when you *know* it’s the right decision. It’s common to feel sad or anxious, or even a little bit guilty even if you are excited about the new opportunity. On top of all those emotions, you have to actually resign – you know, tell your boss you’re leaving. And that’s when they hit you with the counteroffer. Maybe you didn’t see it coming, or maybe you should have, but either way it’s on the table and now you have to deal with it.
Is the Cover Letter Dead? … On our recruitment network forum, one recruiter asked recently asked: “Do you read the Resume or Cover Letter first?” The overwhelming response was, with all the applications recruiters receive, most do not have time to read a cover letter at all. So, does that mean a candidates shouldn’t write one at all? Not at all.
Are there particular topics you’d like to see us discuss in this recruiting blog? Drop a note in the comments below! In the meantime, we wish all of you a very safe and happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year.