Have you ever been in a situation where you had an interview that you thought went well, but then didn’t hear back from the hiring manager? You are not alone. Many job seekers have found themselves “ghosted” by companies they were eager to work for. They assume they must have done something t...
Yes, You Should Send a Thank You Letter
Thank you letters are an excellent self-marketing tool and a critical component of your job search strategy. The time spent crafting a targeted thank you letter after an interview will be well spent and can contribute to a more credible and efficient search. Here’s why. A thank you letter creates...
Ask the Recruiter Part Three
For this week's Ask the Recruiter series I interviewed Laura Lashbrook of Clarity, a boutique staffing firm in New York City specializing in temporary and permanent administrative, support, and entry-level positions. What are the three most important interview questions you ask candidates? "...
Another Use For LinkedIn Profiles
LinkedIn is a great networking and online identity tool, but did you know that you can also use your profile as a supplement to a paper portfolio presented to hiring authorities during an interview? By clicking on the PDF icon located beneath the "edit my profile" section, you can quickly turn your ...