Written by: Crossroads Career You’ve had the final interview…it seemed to go really well. You asked if they were considering any internal candidates, and the answer was no (single hardest obstacle to overcome). You seemed to make a connection and the Hiring Manager was impressed with the research you had done on the company and […]
LinkedIn – Improve Your Search Results!
Written by: Crossroads Career Anyone who has conducted a search on LinkedIn knows what it’s like to start reading results only to end up saying, “What the heck?” Conducting searches is not as easy as one would hope, but you can dramatically increase the quality of results if you utilize a few easy-to-remember methods. Remember […]
LinkedIn – How Do Recruiters Find Candidates?
Written by: Crossroads Career Who cares? If you want a job more quickly, you should. Think about it…if you know how recruiters search for candidates, don’t you think you could reverse engineer your resume and LinkedIn profile so when they conduct searches, there is a greater chance of finding you? Okay, how do recruiters find candidates? Glad […]
LinkedIn – Job Seeker Extravaganza!
Written by: Dave Sparkman Do you occasionally run across words that bring a smile to your face? Or perhaps a puzzled quizzical look to your eye? That’s what strikes me when I see the word ‘extravaganza’! So, what exactly does ‘extravaganza’ mean? Extravaganza is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as “a large, exciting, and expensive event […]
LinkedIn – Profiles That Work!
Written by: Crossroads Career Conventional wisdom has almost always been that a resume is your most important piece of documentation for a job search. While a good resume is certainly important, it’s safe to say that in today’s world, for most professionals, an effective LinkedIn profile is even more critical! A resume may be a […]
Suddenly Laid Off and Jobless
Written by: Brian Ray Even before the economy began to suffer from the effects of the COVID-19 virus and the ensuing lockdowns and quarantines, many people face layoffs or unemployment each year. But in the first half of 2020, the number of unemployed people has skyrocketed. News reports like the following are increasingly common: “3.28 […]
How to Answer: “If You Were a Tree…”
Written by: Dave Sparkman While probably close to 20 interview questions show up in 80% of the interviews that take place, occasionally you’ll get an unusual, ‘odd duck’ interview question. I’m not personally a fan of such questions, but some interviewers have them in their quiver and may ask you one or more of them. Here […]
Work from Home Careers
In recent years, work from home careers have become increasingly popular and sought after by professionals from all walks of life. The convenience, flexibility, and freedom that come with working from home have made it a desirable option for many individuals. Whether you are a stay-at-home parent, a digital nomad, or simply someone looking for […]
Recruiters Ghosting Candidates
Recruiter ghosting is a term used to describe the act of a recruiter suddenly disappearing or ignoring communication from a candidate during the recruitment process. This can happen at any point in the process, from initial contact to after an interview or job offer has been made. Recruiter ghosting can be frustrating for candidates who […]
Tips for Choosing a Career
The title must have grabbed your attention and encouraged you to read every word in this article. After all, like everyone else, you wish to know the right career that will make you feel fulfilled and happy, the career that will make use of your skills and abilities, and at the same time rake all […]