It’s Officially a Candidate Driven Market As is often the case when market conditions change, companies can be slow to adjust to new a new job environment. From 2008-2013 companies had the luxury of taking their time in an interview process. Toward the end of 2013, and especially in the beginning of 2014, everything changed. […]

While counter-offers may be tempting and even flattering, there can be pitfalls that you need to be aware of. Ask yourself these questions: Why weren’t you valuable enough to receive the salary / promotion yesterday? Will your loyalty always be in question? If there are future cutbacks, will you be the first to go because […]

Resigning Gracefully Congratulations! You’ve landed the job! Now you are faced with the delicate challenge of resigning from your current employer without burning bridges, and saying good-bye to friends and colleagues. Your Consulting recruiter will help you draft your resignation letter. Then, you will make an appointment with your manager to respectfully explain your decision. […]

Interviewing Do’s Arrive 15 minutes early. Tardiness is never excusable. Clarify questions. Answer the interviewer’s questions as specifically as possible. Relate your skills and background to the position requirements throughout the interview. Give your qualifications. Focus on accomplishments that are most pertinent to the job. Be professional. Smile, make eye contact, and maintain good posture. […]

Before you interview for a position, learn as much about it and the employer as possible. If you found the position through a recruiter, he or she should be able to provide that information for you. If not, conduct research on the Web, visit the library, and tap into industry contacts. Questions To Ask After […]

Your resume is your most important calling card in your job search. It should include the following information: Contact information. Include phone (home, work, cell), mail and email information. In addition, make sure your voicemail message is professional. A message that is too casual can create a negative impression. Career objective. You may choose to list or not list your […]