Interviewing Tips

You have a great resume, you talked to the right people, and you got your foot in the door; you got to the interview stage of your job hunt. However, so did five other people, but there is something you can do to stand apart from your competition: bring a 30-60-90 day plan to your…

Hiring good people can be difficult, time-consuming, and costly. If you’re in a constant cycle of hiring, I don’t have to tell you about the time warp it can cause — but what about the cost? The more interviews you do, the more you spend. And the more time you spend absorbed in lengthy interviews…

Software Development is an extremely competitive field. Moreover, it doesn’t bode well for candidates now that several of the major industry players have started to move their software development sectors offshore to countries such as China and India. But despite all these challenges, you still land that sought-after software development interview. Congratulations! Now that you’ve…

Everyone likes to learn of new job opportunities but can feel obligated to talk in length with a recruiter.  Knowing this, we came up with a few do’s and don’ts when talking to a recruiter for when that new opportunity knocks… or calls. We sat down with our newest recruiter, Reece White, and discussed some…

Companies pay our firm a lot of money to uncover, interview, and recruit the right talent for their companies. So, it would make sense that hiring for our company would reflect the perfect storm of employees where there is minimal turnover, a refined onboarding process, and a group of happy, engaged employees. Until about three…

Disclaimer: There are a ton of really cringe-worthy photos of me on this page. Oh, how far we have come since 2009 when the iPhone 3 was just being introduced and camcorders were the size of a loaf of bread. I have a great sense of humor – and realized that there is information on here that…

110. That’s how many emails most “working professionals” send and receive every day. The bad news? That’s a whole lot of noise—and it can feel difficult to pop out from the pile, especially when you’re trying to lock down a new job opportunity. The good news? Most emails are poorly written, awkward, vague, or just plain…

Some interview questions have become so standard, job candidates offer up equally standard, possibly even scripted responses. As a result, the conversation is both inorganic and also a less effective predictor of a candidate’s potential for success in the given role. Few CEOs field such queries to candidates vying for a role near the top.…

If you’re not working through an executive headhunter, you should be prepared to negotiate a compensation package that accurately reflects your value. However, many candidates avoid negotiations because they are uncomfortable or unaware of their market value. Don’t be discouraged by the awkward conversation, set yourself up for long-term success and satisfaction with these 3 tips for…