Do Your Homework: Why You Should Always Contact References

“Checking references is a waste of time.” We’re shocked at how often this statement is made by managers and HR reps. When you are looking to hire a new employee, there is no way to get all the information you need to make a decision just based on their resume or interview. Especially because most […]

How Many Jobs Should Be Included on a Resume?

The question often comes up with job seekers who have extensive career history of how many jobs they should include on their resume. There are couple of ways to look at this. It’s possible to “date” yourself by including jobs that go past too many years. A high number of jobs over a long period […]

Rethinking Your Job Search | Including Social Media in Your Strategy

Every so often, job candidates should rethink their job search strategy in order to get things going in a positive direction. Not every job search will yield positive results, which can become frustrating over time. This is why you should sit down and rethink how you are approaching the job descriptions you come across on […]