Shopping for Talent
In today’s post, I would like us to step into the hiring manager’s shoes and try to look at things from their perspective. When a company seeks out to fill a certain vacancy, it’s very much like grocery shopping, with the only exception of not having to actually go to the supermarket. […]
Unemployed … a Blessing in Disguise!
We’ve been trying to tackle the subject of landing your dream job by preparing your arsenal with the necessary ammo to be an active soldier in the war for talent. Sometimes, you have to wait a while before you get drafted or called in for duty. This state is commonly known as […]
Job Matchmaking – What makes you “click”?
“John, I heard you quit job! What happened?” The only thing I could say to that was “We just didn’t click!” That got me thinking, was exactly did I mean when I said that I didn’t click with my job. So I grabbed a pen and paper and created a checklist of […]
“So, Tell me a little bit about yourself!”
“So, tell me a little bit about yourself” – don’t you just hate that question! Unfortunately, there’s no escaping that going through the interview process. Just try to search for the “most common interview questions” and you’re bound to find that question in the top 10; and my personal experience confirms my […]
Fresh Graduates – Ready … Aim … Hire!
Even though there’s one keystroke separating the “H” and the “F”, trust me, this is not a typo! In today’s post, we’ll discuss how to strategically use the blogging and the networking power of social media to guarantee your spot on the hiring manager’s radar, cause let’s face it, if you’re counting […]
Social Recruitment – The War for Talent
The War for Talent is fiercer than ever. If all you have in your arsenal is your CV, then your chances of survival are very slim. According to the 2012 Jobvite Social Recruitment survey results, 92% of companies plan to use social media for recruiting. Hiring managers and recruitment professionals are becoming […]