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Why Aren’t You Getting Called Back? Common Reasons Job Seekers Get Dismissed by Recruiters and Hiring Managers

Posted on July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 by Alex Tallitsch

If you’re actively seeking a job but not hearing back from recruiters or hiring managers, it can be incredibly frustrating. Understanding why you might be getting overlooked is the first step toward making improvements and landing your next role. Here are some common reasons candidates get dismissed: 1. Tenure and Job Hopping Your job history can be a critical factor. Frequent job c...

8 Ways to Get the Job Interview – Don’t Leave Your Job Search Up to Luck

Posted on March 13, 2020September 6, 2022 by caitlinhoward

There’s never a guarantee that you will automatically get a job interview just because you applied to an open position. You still need to perform the right activities that will increase your appeal and set you apart from the rest of the applicants. Discover eight proven activities that will help you make your own luck and increase your chances of getting the interview. 1. Make Sure Y...

How to Start Your Freelance Marketing Career

Posted on May 18, 2016January 6, 2021 by caitlinhoward

The notion of what defines a traditional workplace structure is evolving as the freelance economy continues to grow and as more employers need their services. No longer are independent/freelance workers confined to working remotely and juggling many projects for various companies. You can now find freelance workers in corporate offices, marketing agencies, and other 9-5 businesses working alongsid...

The Anatomy of a Successful LinkedIn Profile

Posted on March 24, 2016April 1, 2021 by caitlinhoward

Most job seekers know it's important to have a LinkedIn profile but few professionals know what needs to be included in their profile in order to make a good impression. For example, did you know that recruiters spend 19% of the total time they spend on your profile looking at your picture? That's a lot of time spent on an element that many professionals fail to include. And having a professional ...

The Insider’s Guide to Using Social Media to Get Hired

Posted on July 1, 2015August 18, 2022 by caitlinhoward

Many job seekers think it’s best to hide or delete their social media profiles and online activity when searching for a new position. In reality, having no online presence will make you seem suspicious or even deter employers and hiring managers from pursuing you. In fact, 21 percent of hiring managers say they are less likely to consider job candidates if they can’t find information about that pe...

Can Recruiters Find YOU? 5 Online Methods to Borrow

Posted on May 25, 2010 by KathleenSteffey

Joe Turner was a recruiter for more than 15 years, so job seekers often ask him for advice on how to meet recruiters and how to make working with recruiters a beneficial experience. His reply is not always what they want to hear: Top recruiters don't want to meet you. They don't want you to call them, and they don't want you to send your resume to them. They are already wired into their own netwo...

LinkedIn Profiles: Avoid the Most Common Mistakes

Posted on April 20, 2010January 24, 2025 by KathleenSteffey

By C.G. LynchPublication: CIO.com In the midst of the recession, many job seekers have spent more time on LinkedIn to connect with colleagues, customers and partners in an effort to land a new gig. Unfortunately, many people commit common errors in their LinkedIn profiles that cost them new opportunities, says Jason Alba, CEO of JibberJobber , a company that provides web-based tools for managing ...

How To Find and Get A Job

Posted on July 10, 2009 by KathleenSteffey

I recently started working with an executive who approaches his job search like a sale. We speak every week about our progress and he closes the call just as he would a sales call; by establishing follow up and reporting expectations for himself and for us. It’s a smart approach, because finding a job requires the ability to sell – you. Unfortunately, most job seekers fail to view their search ...

Connections and Keywords are the Secret to Landing Sales Jobs

Posted on April 3, 2009 by KathleenSteffey

As unemployment lines continue to lengthen, sales professionals in search of work are finding they need more than just a resume and telephone to land a job. In today’s market, they need to know how to make the most of online networking and job search tools. The online job search site is one of the most basic tools for people seeking employment today. However, it’s not enough to simply post your ...

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