Some moments can change the entire trajectory of your career—but only if you see them coming and have the courage to act. Career-defining opportunities often arrive quietly, disguised as extra projects, unexpected challenges, or even setbacks. Here’s how to spot them—and make them count. 1. Pay Attention to “Stretch Moments” Opportunities that move you forward [...]
Managing your LinkedIn profile like a digital Rolodex could lead to countless missed professional opportunities. In spite of the many social platforms, LinkedIn remains the ideal social network for business professionals. According to the Society of Human Resource Management, more than 90% of recruiters rely on the platform to find candidates. And today, it’s used [...]
Networking events sometimes feel like speed dating. Talk to as many people as you can until you find a mutually beneficial connection. It can be less than comfortable. These events are created with the best of intentions, but trying to create organic conversation in a manufactured setting can be difficult. The thought of networking will [...]
You have made it to the final interview for your dream job and now the conversation is winding down. The interviewer asks you: “Do you have any questions for me?” Now is not the time to say “No”! This is your moment to interject your own personality, comments and leave a favorable impression. So many [...]
January 3, 2018 By Barb Miller, Marketing Manager If you’re seeking a job, standing out and capturing the attention of hiring managers and recruiters can be a challenge. This means that you have to cut through all the noise out there, online and offline, in order to make yourself easy to find. Here are a [...]
April 5, 2017 By Sarah Pozek, Director of Life Sciences As an executive recruiter with a passion for social media, I spend a lot of time curating my personal brand and evaluating that of the candidates and companies in my sphere. Whether it is for your current career, job searching, networking, or simply to be [...]
March 15, 2017 By Dan Charney, President A big deal is being made about self-starters these days because it is at the top of a hiring manager’s list. It’s considered one of the key traits that employers are looking for in their employees. However, in the real world, most people are not self-starters. We don’t [...]
July 27, 2016 By Christy Fox, Marketing Specialist You have a job interview coming up and you’re beginning to prepare by planning your outfit, confirming the time and place, and printing out resumes, cover letters, and reference sheets. More importantly, you start to think about the questions that will be asked and how you should [...]
April 20, 2016 By Christy Fox, Marketing Specialist Are you looking for a new job opportunity? Will you be graduating soon without a job lined up? If you are, you may be experiencing a range of feelings- excitement, fear, or happiness to name a few. Job searching may be a brand new experience for some, [...]
March 16, 2016 It’s that time of year again when we’re all looking for tax deductions and that means, we’re getting calls from independent consultants and contractors as well as candidates interviewing for FTE positions who want to know if they can write-off their job hunting efforts. Let me start by saying that before you [...]
By Matthew Cohen, Energy Management Practice Leader, DRI Everyone knows the traditional ways of looking for career opportunities including career websites, job boards, job fairs, and cold calling hiring authorities. These have been the accepted practices in job hunting for years. However, in recent times, social media has become an increasingly valuable tool for candidates [...]
According to Forbes Magazine, 86% of workers in North America say they plan to actively look for a new job this year and for good reason…the job market has opened up. That means those who stayed in their current job roles for years due to a lack of choices and the security of a paycheck, [...]
In today’s challenging job market, it’s not just about who you know but how you get to know them. If NOT done correctly, networking is a waste of your time. If your approach is to seek out people to tell them about ME, ME, ME, you’ll walk away from every networking event/opportunity disappointed. The right [...]
Have you ever lied on your resume or embellished the truth when speaking with a recruiter or hiring manager? It happens fairly often and it puzzles me because background checks and references are quite easy to conduct. In addition, a simple Google search can quickly uncover false information. Recently I caught a candidate in the [...]
You've found it. After months of browsing online job boards, you finally see that one role that combines your past roles, industry experience and passion. And...it’s local! What do you do now? This is a scenario many job seekers face. Unfortunately, most take the worst possible next step: they apply online with the same generic [...]
Do you feel like you’re shuffling off to work every day and that it should mean something more than a paycheck? Is the spark gone? Then, maybe it’s time for you to change direction and look for a new job. Every day at Direct Recruiters, we speak with active and passive candidates who are unhappy [...]
So you thought writing a thank you note after an interview wasn’t necessary? Think again. One of my best clients asked me to take on a challenging search for a sales professional who could meet their qualifications and requirements. My team and I worked diligently on this search and in a short time presented a [...]
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