Job Search Tip of the Week #49 (2018)
Caressa Moy | December 3, 2018 | 9:00 am
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Use a Multiple-Job History to Your Advantage
…and Leave Your Job-Hopping History in the Past
Q. I’ve held three full-time positions in the last three years. How can I explain this experience on my résumé without coming across as a job-hopper?
A. Job-hopping — holding a succession of jobs in a relatively short time frame — isn’t that unusual, given the employment challenges brought on by the Great Recession. And the practice is becoming the norm in the tech industry, where software professionals often change jobs every two to three years. Still, a history of job changes can cause a potential employer to question your loyalty and staying power.
To avoid being perceived as a job-hopper, you need to present your job history in a new way. Your initial step, according to various career experts, is to craft your résumé to direct attention to your career story rather than your job history.
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Job Search Tip of the Week #46 (2018)
Caressa Moy | November 12, 2018 | 9:00 am
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The Importance of the Post-Interview “Thank You”
Give Thanks – or Your Chance for that Job Could Be Cooked [INFOGRAPHIC]
Thanksgiving’s next week – have you taken the time yet to be thankful during your job search?
In a recent survey by online job-matching service Ladders, more than 75 percent of interviewers reported that receiving a thank you note impacts their hiring decision.
“Many job seekers believe that the interview is over once they step out of the office, but that’s simply not the case,” said Amanda Augustine, then a job search expert at Ladders. “Based on my decade-long experience in conducting interviews, I can attest first-hand that failure to follow-up can be the deciding factor in rejecting a candidate who is otherwise a great fit.”
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Job Search Tip of the Week #45 (2018)
Caressa Moy | November 5, 2018 | 9:00 am
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Why You Never Want to Skip the Thank-You Note
It’s one of the great last impressions you can make!
Congratulations! After:
- Properly formatting your résumé using this free IT résumé template and how-to,
- Showing hiring managers what they want to see on your résumé,
- Preparing yourself for these 3 digital recruitment trends that are changing the candidate selection and evaluation process,
- Cutting through the noise on social media, and
- Networking and collaborating online with hiring companies and other IT and technology professionals
…you got the interview and rocked it. Now, how do you make yourself memorable and continue to differentiate yourself from other candidates? Send a thank-you note.
A couple short sentences sent within the first 24 hours of your interview can really tip the hiring scales in your favor (or not). Keep reading below to learn more, then download these TEN thank-you note templates which you can customize to suit your needs. (Pro Tip: A good IT recruiter like Chase Technology Consultants can help you write and proofread thank-you notes. Just ask!)
Now get on with making that great last impression.
You’ve found the perfect company. You’ve aced the interview. Now all you can do is wait, right?
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Job Search Tip of the Week #47 (2017)
Caressa Moy | November 20, 2017 | 9:00 am
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Give Thanks (10 Post-Interview Thank-You Note Templates Here!) and Get the Job
The Job Seekers’ Guide to the Do’s and Dont’s of Saying “Thank You” [INFOGRAPHIC]
Happy Thanksgiving! In keeping up with this holiday’s tradition, it’s time to express your gratitude to your family, friends – and potential employers.
A thank you note is a great way to show your appreciation for the job opportunity, and to reinforce your interest and qualifications for the role. Give thanks and get the job by downloading these 10 thank-you note templates and using the tips from the following Careerleaf.com infographic:
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Job Search Tip of the Week #45 (2017)
Caressa Moy | November 6, 2017 | 9:00 am
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How to Seal the Deal: Proper Post-Interview Etiquette
Seal the Deal, Get the Job!
You’ve undoubtedly heard countless times before, “The interview starts the moment you walk in the door.” However, did you know that it lasts long after you walk out? Your post-interview behavior may affect a hiring manager’s decision to extend you a job offer.
So what’s your exit strategy to continue making a positive impression and land your dream job? For proper post-interview etiquette, think “AT CTC”:
A is for Ask
Job Search Tip of the Week #44 (2017)
Caressa Moy | October 30, 2017 | 9:00 am
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Don’t Scare Off IT Hiring Managers & Recruiters
The 10 Scariest Job Seeker Mistakes [INFOGRAPHIC]
Next Tuesday’s the day for all things frightful, but your job search shouldn’t be one of them! Check out the following infographic from job board software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Careerleaf.com and transform yourself into a better IT job seeker this Halloween:
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