Some Recruiters Just Suck
I’m not one of those recruiters that suck at their job. I love my job. I meet a lot of great people and work with some wonderful companies. I match people with jobs and I…
I’m not one of those recruiters that suck at their job. I love my job. I meet a lot of great people and work with some wonderful companies. I match people with jobs and I…
Address a Real Person Try to always address a real person like a recruiter or hiring manager. Try not to use Sir/Madame if you can help it. Don’t forget your Contact Information In case your…
To view full size click on image The Outstanding Resume As a recruiter I know how important a well written and professional looking resume is. I do look through hundreds of resumes and it would…
Ask Dorothy Welcome to another section of Ask Dorothy, where I post a comment or answer to questions that I have received from Twitter: @dorothyjs, my contact me page or through the comment sections of…
I thought that this was so funny! I think we all at one point in our working lives were forced to label our food and still have it taken from our office refrigerators. A few…
Too many people think that writing a Thank You letter is optional. Well it’s not. It’s the final piece of the interview and can make a positive lasting impression that might make the difference between…
The Referrer When you decide to recommend a friend for a job you need to think of a few things first: What if your friend gets hired but doesn’t work out? All of a sudden…
1. Naming your Resume File When you’re saving your resume don’t save it like this: resume2011.pdf or JSmithAdminiAssistantOct172011.pdf. As a recruiter, I get a lot of resumes and if I like one I save it…
Don’t Forget Your interview is almost over and your exhausted. Your mind is either completely blank because it took all of your energy to get through this interview and regurgitate the best responses or it’s…
Have you checked out theoatmeal.com? It’s created by Matthew Inman and it’s really hilarious! When you’ve completed all your tasks at work and are ahead the game (or just bored and have some time to…
As a virtual recruiter I am paid to find the best candidate for the job. I spend a lot of my time searching for candidates via referrals, help from other recruiters, cold calling and most…
Choose to Be Happy If you’re not happy, do something about it. If you’re happy, then keep doing what you’re doing. It’s that simple. If you need help then here are the Top 10 Ways…
I truly believe that there isn’t a one size fits all solution or method when dealing with being laid off. There is no magical 12 step program and no perfectly written pamphlet that will give…
In the past few months I have had a lot people ask for my advice on various interview scenarios. Each scenario is unique because even though a recruiter asks the same interview questions to all…
There is Nothing Wrong with You When you are out of work you find yourself applying to hundreds of jobs, start feeling the pressure to pay the bills and start wondering if there is something…