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How to be a Zebra in a Field of Cleared Unicorns
Unicorns and purple squirrels (terms recruiters use for job seekers that match a job opening's requirements perfectly) are hard to find. In this field of mythical creatures you have to find a way to be a zebra. A real animal with high contrast stripes that doesn’t look like any… more
Employers Maximize Job Fair Success By Reaching Out Early
We all know it, and we've all probably said it. To make a job fair successful, job seekers need to do their homework and prepare ahead of time. But to be fair, good employers need to understand that this advice goes both ways. For employers, the key to a successful recruitment… more
Delivering an Effective Presentation
Some job seekers are asked to make a presentation as a part of their interview process. If they deliver an effective presentation to the interview team, they’ll likely move on to the next step of the interview process. If they deliver a great presentation they may find themselv… more
You Flubbed the Interview, Here’s How To Recover
You polished your resume, donned your best outfit and arrived at the interview exactly on time – and then you said absolutely the wrong thing. You flubbed an answer. You used an inappropriate example. You forgot a basic fact. You bombed. You put your foot in it. You leave, p… more
Are You Overqualified or Underqualified
Earlier this year, we asked recruiters to identify some of the top mistakes that cleared job seekers make during the hiring process. Since we've already addressed the number one issue of Salary Requirements, it's time to move on down to the number two issue: understanding and app… more