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- It's Your Passion, Not Your Skills, That Get You The Job - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI've been noticing a trend with many of my clients when discussing interview tips, tricks and secrets; they all want to figure out how to tackle questions related to their skills. Now, without a doubt, you must be prepared to discuss your background and experience, that's a given. I want to put ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - How To Convey Unemployment On LinkedIn - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Marc DeBoerLet's call a spade a spade, being unemployed can be quite stressful. Nothing ever prepares you for being unemployed which makes it harder to deal with. However, with the right attitude, you can navigate out the unemployment waters. Part of that navigational knowledge requires knowing how to deal ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - Why No One Wants To Network With You - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Marc DeBoerHave you ever been to a networking event to realize that the conversations you're having are very short? Or do none of your contacts, friends, family, etc seem to want to help you? That's because no one wants to network with you! Why? Because you're a stingy networker; you only think of ...
Views: 1150 - Unemployed? Good for you! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Marc DeBoerDo you remember when you were being let go, fired or reduced? It probably felt like the worst day of your life or maybe even unfair and unjust. The reason I say this is because I recently watched a movie, Up In The Air, and it had a great a quote in it. George Clooney plays the main character ...
Views: 1374 - How To Shake The Interview Nervousness - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Marc DeBoerIt happens to everyone and you are definitely not alone; interview nervousness. The way I always looked at it was if you're not nervous for an interview, then you really don't care about the job. If you are nervous about the interview, that shows that you really care and it's something important ...
Views: 1406 - How To Discuss The Salary Question In An Interview - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Marc DeBoerIt's guaranteed to happen to all of us at some point in our interviews; we get asked about our salary expectations and if you were not coached on how to answer the question, you can immediately disqualify yourself. The salary question can be very tricky because you don't want to say something ...
Views: 1458 - Why You Need To Say My Name More Often - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI was talking to a prospective client yesterday and he asked me, "How do I make myself memorable in an interview or when networking?" We discussed a variety of tactics which will surely help him out, but there was one that stood out. We were talking about a specific chapter in How To Win ...
Views: 1490 - 5 Hiring Myths You Want To Know About - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Marc DeBoerSometimes it can feel as if the hiring process is this vague, ambiguous, mystery of a process. Because of that, the rumor mill has been spinning hard producing hiring myths. I want to talk to you about 5 hiring myths that most people believe, but fortunately, are not true! Hiring myths done ...
Views: 1569 - So You Need Resume Help - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerWe all ask ourselves this at some point in time, "Do I need resume help or not?" Why do we ask this? Because we all go through career changes in life and we want to land that next job. However, let me ask you this? If you wanted to have a procedure done, would you go to a doctor or do it ...
Views: 1326 - Defining Your Brand For The Interview - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerDefining your brand for the interview can be tricky. When you sit down, you know who you are and what you can offer, yet how do you know that is the "right" brand to present in the interview? Or maybe, you've heard about all this branding talk, but don't even know what it means. Well, let's ...
Views: 1314 - Why You Need To Research Before An Interview - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI had the opportunity to speak with a VP of Human Resources and I would like to share with you something I learned; her pet peeve with the lack of interview/job/company research. The interview research you do or don't do, can make or break your chances of landing the job. When speaking to the ...
Views: 1291 - How To Answer Today's Behavioral Interview Question - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerToday's behavioral interview questions are designed to root out your experience in a particular area and see if it's relevant to the job you are applying too. I had the opportunity to ask a VP of Human Resources at a major pharmaceutical company what her favorite behavioral interview question ...
Views: 1003 - Why You Shouldn’t Ask For The Job - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Marc DeBoerWait! What? Don't ask for the job? Yup! It's annoying and no one likes it. What do I mean? With our job market still recovering back to its normal levels, there is an enormous amount of people who are still unemployed and we all know what they want. J-O-B-S! That's obvious, but then why ...
Views: 1376 - How Not To Get A Job - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Marc DeBoerWe are always focused on how to land a job that we will read any book or blog on it, but what about how not to get a job? What I mean by this is that we focus so much on how to do the right things, but never an emphasis on how to avoid the bad things. Applying To Every Job: When job ...
Views: 1248 - Learn How To Flatter The Interviewer - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI've been noticing a trend with many of my clients with whom I help to improve their interviewing skills; they think the interview is about themselves! They believe that they are doing all the talking and answering all the questions so why wouldn't the interview be about themselves? My response ...
Views: 1310 - 3 Entry-Level Job Seeking Mistakes To Avoid - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Marc DeBoerAs a college student or recent graduate, it can be intimidating trying to find your first job. One would think, in today's market, entry-level job seekers stand no chance... and that couldn't be further from the truth. As entry-level job seekers, you will make mistakes and that's okay. You can ...
Views: 1379 - 4 Tips For Getting the Letters of Recommendation You Want - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Marc DeBoerAre letters of recommendation still used today? In some cases, yes and in others, no. It depends on your level of experience and the type of job you are applying too. In today's world of high volume recruiting, recruiters are turning to LinkedIn for recommendations. Is there anything wrong with ...
Views: 1256 - 4 Words To Supercharge Your Resume - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Marc DeBoerAt some point in our lives, we all have to write a resume. Unfortunately, no one ever teaches you how to do it. What I would like to discuss with you are 4 supercharged resume words to help your resume get the attention it deserves. Word selection within resumes can make or break your chances of ...
Views: 1772 - The Biggest Interview Secret Revealed - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI feel that it is time to reveal the secret to having the best interview possible. Now, everyone has their own methodology for interviewing and that is great! I would encourage you to add this interview secret to your arsenal of interviewing techniques that you are already using. What is the ...
Views: 1315 - Start Your Job Search Yesterday - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Marc DeBoerJob searching is the most important part of......finding a job! That's right, ground breaking news. Since we know this obvious point, than why do people spend so little time on it? Many people feel that because they either have good experience or a good degree that any company will give them a ...
Views: 1064 - Answers to Glassdoor's Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Marc DeBoerHave any of you read Glassdoor's Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions? If not, I have copied in the questions below. Glassdoor compiled the top 25 weirdest interview questions for 2013. I want to talk to you about the questions and strange interview questions in general. “If you were to get ...
Views: 1383 - Best Interview Question To Ask Your Interviewer - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Marc DeBoer"If I had a million dollars put into my savings account and I didn't have to work anymore, what incentive would I have to work for your company?" Wow. What a bold interview question; I agree! I honestly believe that only someone who is practically guaranteed to get the job should ask a ...
Views: 2308 - Secrets of A Recruiter Revealed - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerI felt it was time for a controversial article, so here we go. What's the deal with recruiters? When I say recruiters, I mean headhunters. There are so many questions and controversy surrounding them and I felt it was time to address this. How Do Recruiters Get Paid? Well, the rumor around ...
Views: 1161(2 votes) - How To Stay Off The Naughty List - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerWith the holiday season right around the corner, we have some job searching and interviewing tips for you to stay off the naughty list. [space20] Don't Post Any NYE Facebook Pictures: New Year's Eve is a very fun time for all of us and there is nothing wrong with going to a great party. ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Top Five Resume Mistakes To Fix For 2013 - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIn my former life as a recruiter, I have seen hundreds of thousands of resumes and of them, no resume was the same. Long ones, short ones, some as big as your head (for anyone who remembers the lovely bunch of coconuts song)! Even with all these different kinds of resumes, all of them had the ...
Views: 1306(2 votes) - Ask Not What Your Employer Can Do For You - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoer...but what you can do for your employer! We have all heard President Kennedy's most famous speech and you know it's about our country not employer. However, let's consider this for now. What if every CEO across the world said this; Ask not what your employer can do for you, but what you can do ...
Views: 1248(2 votes) - How To Launch a Successful Job Search - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIt does not matter where you are in your life; mid-career or seasoned, employed or unemployed, director or entry-level. We all need to know how to launch a successful job search in order to find our next job. Before we describe our steps, we must first help you understand you! Think of ...
Views: 1142(2 votes) - The Subliminal Interviewing Skill You Need To Master - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIt does not matter what kind of job you want or the industry you are looking, just about every interview is the same. The interviewer asks a few questions about you and you ask a few about the company and you are hired based on a gut feeling. When hiring anyone, there are no facts to go off ...
Views: 1104(2 votes) - What Do Interviewers Want? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Marc DeBoerWhen you get an interview call after applying to hundreds of jobs out there, your elation is natural. You research about the company, its work culture, and prepare yourself for the interview. You also talk to people to find out how to crack the interview. You also read blog posts on the same. ...
Views: 894(2 votes) - What Do Interviewers Want? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerWhen you get an interview call after applying to hundreds of jobs out there, your elation is natural. You research about the company, its work culture, and prepare yourself for the interview. You also talk to people to find out how to crack the interview. You also read blog posts on the same. ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - Give Thanks: 4 Tips To Send A Better Thank You Note - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerFor some reason, the thank you note has lost its style, its pizzazz in today's world. As with any thank you in life, a thank you letter can go a long way, but people have forgotten how to send a thank you letter. Seeing that it is Thanksgiving time, we thought it would be appropriate to discuss ...
Views: 1014(1 vote) - 5 Reasons To Give Your Job Search A Reboot - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIt does not matter where you are or what job you are looking for, every person can use an advantage when searching for jobs. The best and easiest advantage is knowledge. We review 5 common job searching problems to help you take a second look at your job search strategy so you can maximize your ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Don't Be On "Candidates Gone Wild" - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerAs an ex-corporate recruiter, I have more stories about candidates than I would ever be able to write about . Maybe one day, Bill Cosby will say, "Candidates say/do the darnedest things". We want to share with you today a few stories that stick out in our minds to this day. While we will not ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - 5 Interview Questions You're Guaranteed To Be Asked (And Their Answers) - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerEveryone always has questions about what interview questions they will be asked. In today's job market, that is a great thing! Hiring managers and HR professionals want candidates that are fully prepared and are giving the best interview possible. We tallied our top five interview questions ...
Views: 1021(1 vote) - These Job Seeking Mistakes Are Not Getting You Hired - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerToday's job market is really tight out there. Job seekers are trying every tactic possible to give just the slightest edge against other job seekers. What you may not realize though is that those very tactics could be hindering your job search efforts. Job seekers need to learn the recruiters ...
Views: 980(1 vote) - Heat Up Your Winter Job Search With These 5 Tips - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerAs winter is fast approaching so follows the recruiting slow-down season. Most job seekers do not realize that winter is the slowest season for recruiting in most companies. We must note that we are not including traditional seasonal hiring; including retail employees, ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Weather Can Ruin Your Chances Of Landing The Job - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerYou applied to the job and were offered a chance to interview in person. You couldn't be happier! Then you find out Hurricane Sandy is coming your way with bad weather. All throughout the world, weather hinders peoples ability to get to an interview. Nothing makes Human Resources ...
Views: 1033(1 vote) - Avoid Immediate Job Application Rejection - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerRemember the days when you could write a resume and send it to all of your potential future employers? When you could just walk in with your resume on nice cotton paper? Well…times have changed and you should not be thinking of that anymore. You now need to be thinking of, "How can I get ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - You Should Ping Your Resume - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerThat's right… You should be pinging your resume every single day, but do you even know what pinging even means? According to Wikipedia, it is, "… an XML-RPC-based push mechanism by which a weblog notifies a server that its content has been updated." Does that make any sense? In layman's terms, ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - You Didn’t Get The Job Because Of Your Online Profile - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerWe have discussed on our website the importance of social media in your job searching efforts through avenues such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. What we haven’t discussed yet are the important implications that they all can have on your career, both good and bad. Whether we like it or not…or ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - Make Yourself Recruitable By Working Smarter And Harder - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerYou want a new job or you are in transition, either way, how you can find a new job if no one can find you? It’s simple, you have to put yourself out there in order to be found. People believe that if you simply have a good LinkedIn profile and apply to a lot of jobs that it will click after a ...
Views: 997(1 vote) - Phone Screen - Recruiter's Favorite Weapon - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerThere it is. You see it in your inbox. The subject is titled "Interview Request". The sender is from a recruiter with the company you just applied at. Your heart starts pumping, you are excited, and you feel a sense of relief. You have sent hundreds of resumes out and finally have received a ...
Views: 1041 - Why Are You Being Ignored By The Recruiter? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerHave you ever wondered why you do not hear back from recruiters? Well to answer that question, there are many aspects of the recruiting/interviewing process that we must understand. As with anything in life, there are needs and wants. For example, I need to eat food; I want a new car. With ...
Views: 956(1 vote) - Make Your Next Interview Gangnam Style - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIf you have not heard this song yet, please click here. This song was released in July of 2012 and is already a world-wide sensation. It has hit the Guinness Book of World Records for most likes for a YouTube video and has over 350+ million views. So why should you make your next interview ...
Views: 996(1 vote) - Um, Excuse me, Where is your Suit? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerMy high school teacher once said to our economics class that "We only have one first impression when meeting someone so why not make the most of it?" I conduct, on average, 100-200 in person interviews a year and am seeing an alarming trend when it comes to interview etiquette - sloppy ...
Views: 981(1 vote) - I Will Not Hire You If You Are Not A Referral. 6 Tips To Become A Referral. - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerDid you know that 75% of hires in the United States are made by referrals? This means somebody you know knows somebody who is involved in the hiring process or can at least get your resume to the right person. The question is then, how many people do you know? Hiring managers and recruiters hire ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - 6 methods to Overcome the Interview Stress - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Marc DeBoerInterviews can always be a bit stressful and that is okay! It means you really want to do well and that is the first step to having a good interview. Below, are some tips to overcome the interview jitters. Night Before the Interview: Interview Prep: Be sure to do some interview prep ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - The Not-To-Do List: 5 Habits To Stop During An Interview - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerAre you getting interviews, but no offers? You have to stop, think and ask, "Is it me?" It may be and you do not even know it. Knowing your interviewing habits may seem tough, but with some practice you will be able to spot them. You simply need to make yourself aware of them, improve on them, ...
Views: 867(1 vote) - Why You Should Be Drinking At Work - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerWHAT!? Yes! We are serious; you should be drinking at work. Water that is. :-) There are a few reasons why you should be over at the water cooler drinking. It is believed that water will improve your concentration, provide better mental and physical efficiency and a greater level of ...
Views: 880(1 vote) - Five Tips About Employment Verifications and Background Checks - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIf you have not read our section on employment verifications, please do so here. We give good insight into understanding what they are and how they can affect the offer process. It is widely unknown that the employment verification process plus background checks can make or break your entire ...
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