August 27, 2008 at 1:51 pm
· Filed under Jobs, Tips
Less than a year ago, a job candidate with a decent resume and little or no experience could walk into virtually any interview knowing that an offer was inevitable.
Candidates would send out 10 resumes hoping to get 2 or 3 responses, but they would instead get 20 responses, many from head-hunters, whose business was booming like never before. Back then, it was almost impossible to find a company that *wasn’t* hiring. NASDAQ had broken the 5,000-point barrier, and thousands of 20-somethings fresh out of college had option packages that made them millionaires on paper.
See the rest of Killer Resume’s article here!!
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August 15, 2008 at 7:54 am
· Filed under Tips
Tips for Job Seekers
Whether you are seeking a job with a staffing firm or a Fortune 500 company, the process is pretty much the same. Start by crafting a compelling résumé. This will help you identify your marketable skills. Then, before you apply for a job, make sure that your skills match what the company is looking for. If so, prepare an effective cover letter and send it to the prospective employer along with your résumé. If you get an interview, get ready for it well before you go. There may be more than one. For example, your first interview may be with a staffing firm and your second one with its client.
Check out the American Staffing Agency’s article here!!
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