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Guidelines on how we can help you
The best way to engage a search agency, like ours, is to e-mail your resume (in Word please) and a brief summary in the body of the e-mail with: What you are looking for (be as specific as possible) Key assets you have to offer Geographic area(s) you are willing to...
Making a First Impression – It’s Your Last Chance
You never get a second chance to make… A good first impression. Talk about pressure! The permanency of that first glance, first handshake, first moment, is nerve inducing in itself, never mind all the work of giving the perfect answers and demonstrating your amazing...
How to Prepare for and Ace an Interview
The job interview is your proving ground, the place where you must demonstrate why you are the best person for the job. Making that powerful statement that you're the best of all the candidates requires the three Ps: Preparation, Presentation and Perception....
Turn a Rejection into a Job Offer by Susan Adams, Forbes Staff
The woman was interviewing for a lucrative position as director of a sales team. After having three great meetings full of lively conversation about how she’d handle the job, she was optimistic. But then came the fourth and final interview, with the company’s...
How NOT to be a Word Cloud – #JobSearchStrategies
By Leanne Abraham, President, Premierehire The most common mistake we find with resumes and cover letters is people trying to cover their bases so well that they actually become a generic word cloud; a well-crafted summary that just blends into the crowd. My advice...
Finding Potential Talent in Hidden Gems
In previous posts, I wrote about two of the most important considerations in hiring high-value team members. First, I described the way that the most highly qualified candidates respond to economic changes, and then I wrote about the role of company cultures in...
Utilize Your Network
A strong professional network is becoming increasingly valuable to the job search process so it’s important to consistently make and maintain connections. After all, you never know when a contact might help you towards your career goals. Make a list Make sure to...
Build a Strong Peer Network to Boost Your Career
Getting to the top of your field is easier with a strong peer network. A group of trusted colleagues – or a "mastermind group" – can provide feedback, share insights, and support you when you need it most. Here's how to create one: Decide who you want in it. It can be...
Why is Social Media Important
Social media can make or break your job search. It’s easy to assume that its role is purely social but today many hiring managers and recruiters use social media to find and connect with prospective employees. A well- constructed social media profile could lead to a...
The Best Social Media Platforms for Networking
As said in our earlier post networking can ultimately be the shoe in for your next career without you even knowing it. If you don’t have a large network or want to build your existing network, use some or all of the social media platforms we suggest in order to get...