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How to conduct a job search with a criminal record

Seventy-three percent of human resources professionals said their company, or an agency hired by their company, conducted criminal background checks for all job candidates, according to a 2010 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management. That you may undergo a background check upon applying for a job isn’t noteworthy, but for job seekers with a criminal record it can feel like an inevitable uphill battle. Continue reading

By in Find the job, How to search, Interviews, The right job

A Résumé in the Garbage

Hiring blacklists: Do they exist?

In this tough labor market, it’s challenging enough to get a job, even with the right experience and a spotless employment record. So what happens if you left a company on bad terms or you got caught in a lie during an interview? Continue reading

By in Following up, Get the job, Interviews

Who are you question

Don’t bury the lead & other job tips from SXSW

I recently had the pleasure of attending the interactive portion of SXSW last week in Austin. To say that it was overwhelming would be an understatement. With an estimated attendance of nearly 25,000 people there to learn, connect and talk about technology, there were so many sessions I wanted to attend that putting a schedule together made my head spin. Continue reading

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By in Cover Letters, Interviews, Resume

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10 unusual interview mistakes, and 6 that are all too common

Most of us can recall an embarrassing moment in our lives that was caused by nerves. Whether it was drawing a blank at a crucial time, spilling a drink on a first date or stuttering through a presentation at work, at one point or another, anxiety has gotten the best of all of us. Continue reading

By in Featured, Interviews, News and trends, Surveys

Job search post-recession

6 ways the job search has changed post-recession

The recession changed a lot of things. It changed the way people spend money, the way they save for retirement, the way they invest in stocks. It’s also changed the way companies recruit employees. Gone are the days when companies courted prospective employees, hiring managers offered generous starting bonuses and job seekers could choose from multiple offers. Continue reading

By in Featured, Following up, Get the job, Interviews, Social media

Headhuntress

The surefire way to ace your job interview, from Bravo’s ‘The Headhuntress’

Wendy Doulton knows what it takes to land a job. In her 15 years of experience as a recruiter, she has led talent acquisition teams at Yahoo Media Group, DreamWorks and Google, and now serves as the principal of her own firm, Los Angeles-based Katalyst Career Group. Continue reading

By in Featured, Following up, Get the job, Interviews, News and trends

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