5 Cover Letter Must Haves
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…
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The Anatomy of an Outstanding Resume
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: Referring A Friend For A Job
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…
3 Simple Ways To Improve Your Resume
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…
Tips On How To Find Your Next Job
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…
Resume Makeovers: How Much Is Too Much?
Have you ever wondered to yourself how much is too much? Well I have when it comes to peoples resumes. As a recruiter it is amusing when I come across an embellished resume. It could…
Travel And How To Explain It On Your Resume
Everyone is always looking for ways to stand out from the competition especially when searching for a job. Well what happens when you take some time off to travel? Addicted to Travel You just quit…
What Do You Mean You Don’t Have A Business Card?!
As I continue my RTW (Round The World) adventure I have been fortunate to meet a lot of great people. I am currently in Australia visiting friends (Lois & Richard) in Byron Bay, NSW whom…
Why You Didn’t Get The Job Even After A Great Interview
Ok, I know that there are some obviously answers to this question. You know that you bombed the interview if: You asked to pass on a question or asked to phone a friend for help…
Work Remotely As A Virtual Recruiter
My Office is Wherever I am Sometime at the end of 2009 my boyfriend and I decided to plan an epic trip that has taken us virtually around the world. We love to travel and…
How To Prepare For A Job Interview
It’s so surprising to me that people would spend a lot of time and effort working on their resume but almost no time preparing for an interview. I find it really interesting that most of…
Why Sleeping With Your Co-Worker Isn’t A Bad Idea
Do you think you have a better chance of picking up your Valentine around the office than in a bar or club? Well you’re probably right but it doesn’t mean you won’t regret it later.…
5 Simple Ways To Get Promoted
Complain to your boss about everything that bothers you. Do the minimum. Do not learn any new skills. Do not agree to join a new project unless you get payed more and do not share…
Why You Shouldn’t Wear Pajamas During a Phone Interview
Congratulations! You got an interview. Not just any interview but a phone interview, which means you can stay in your pajamas and not put any make up on. Sounds perfect right? Well its harder than…
Essential Tips for Moms Going Back To Work
I became an aunt this past summer to baby Chloe, who is the cutest baby in the whole wide world (bias aside she is super duper cute). I started to think to myself and wondered…