HR

Connecting With Hiring Managers » Keep in mind that no matter how qualified a candidate may be for the position, the #1 thing that makes the manager pick one person… Read more

How to Conduct a Passive Job Search » It’s true; most employers prefer passive candidates. A passive candidate is a gainfully employed professional who is open to hearing about career… Read more

Top 7 Tips to Search About a Company » Prior knowledge of the company that has called you for an interview is pretty vital. There are some simple techniques that… Read more

The X Factor When Hiring? Call It ‘Presence’ » This interview with Robert W. Selander, chief executive of MasterCard, was conducted and condensed by Adam Bryant. Mr. Selander will retire… Read more

Getting Noticed by Hiring Managers – Just don’t go too far » The job market is competitive – very competitive. One of the most common complaints from job seekers is… Read more

Big Blunders Job Hunters Make » Daphne Batts sometimes wonders if practical jokers with hidden cameras are spying on her as she interviews people for jobs at Bankrate Inc., an… Read more

When contacting a recruiter, treat an e-mail introduction like the real thing » If you approach a recruiter via e-mail, make sure you include the person who referred you in… Read more

Recruiters respond to “The Unemployed Need Not Apply” » Last Wednesday Yahoo/CNN posted an article “Out-of-Work Job Applicants told Unemployed Need Not Apply” and everywhere I’ve gone I am hearing… Read more

Survey: 21% of Job Seekers Dropped After Reference Checks » On average, 21 percent of job seekers are taken out of consideration by managers after a check of professional references,… Read more

How to Influence the Hiring Manager’s Instinct in a Job Interview » When you sit in front of a prospective employer for a sales job interview, the person likely will… Read more

Ten Things That Hiring Managers Hate to See on Resumes » There are several schools of thought on the best way to write a resume that is right for today’s… Read more

21 Things Hiring Managers Wish You Knew » A great list of tips that can be helpful to both recruiters and job seekers.

Give Your Resume Bullets a Shake-Up » Here are some great suggestions for making your resume stand out from the crowd. The typical resume is full of conventional bullet points…. Read more