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I Hate Reading Cover Letters
I hate reading cover letters. You hate writing cover letters. Most recruiters I talk to think that cover letters are a complete waste of time. So why do we put ourselves through such misery? The problem is that some companies are still asking for them and will ding you for… more
Strike a Power Pose, Improve Your Interview
For some of you this will really strike a chord. For others it may be eye-roll time. If you’re not very confident or if you’re uncomfortable in situations such as interviews or job fairs, striking a power pose is for you. In a job search when you have the opportunity to in… more
Interview with a Recruiter, Leslie Taylor, ICF International
Leslie, tell us about yourself and ICF International I joined ICF International in 2011 and am the Lead Recruiter for the Enterprise Cyber Security Division with more than 15 years of experience in IT, cleared and cybersecurity recruiting. My passion is recruiting top talent t… more
Interview with a Recruiter, Candace Mangum, Fulcrum
Candace tell us about yourself and Fulcrum I am a PHR certified Human Resources professional with 10+ years of recruiting experience. I have 9+ years in the defense contracting industry and have been a Senior Recruiter with Fulcrum for almost four years. In my role at Fulcrum,… more
4 Keys to an Effective Job Board Resume
It’s the job seeker's golden rule: If you want to be found, think like a recruiter. Nowhere is this more true than with job boards such as ClearedJobs.Net. Unfortunately many candidates don’t understand how job boards work, or how recruiters use them. This leads to many a q… more