Archive for April 2017

Social Media is a great platform for expressing yourself and showcasing your individuality. However, when it comes to your LinkedIn profile, you want to be a little more strategic with what you choose to share. In this new age of digital recruiting, most hiring managers (and almost all recruiters) are utilizing LinkedIn to attract applicants…

We see a lot of resumes in our line of work. A lot. What’s shocking is the number of candidates who prioritize the font, style, or headline of their resume over the actual content. Although it’s nice to make your resume look great, the content is still by far the most important piece of the puzzle; it’s…

Working in executive recruiting, I’m frequently surprised by the lack of writing skills possessed by some of the industry’s top candidates. I once requested a cover letter from a prospective candidate–an industry-leading, experienced mechanical engineer—and I was astounded at what I received. It was littered with grammatical errors, it was poorly composed, and the misuse…

You’ve accepted a new job and all that’s left to do is to tell your boss that you’re leaving. It’s a pretty straightforward process, unless your current employer presents a compelling counteroffer. Most people just assume that they won’t receive one, but it is becoming more and more common. Although far from the norm, we…