Cut the Fluff – Get the Work You Want, and Avoid the Work You Don't
When you’re looking for a job, it’s a good idea to set up an email account just for job searching. That way your professional email won’t get mixed in with your personal mail. Free Email Accounts There are a variety …
About four years ago, I realized that every time I talked to recruiters, I basically had to repeat certain key details to each one of them. Over and over and over. Sigh. I’ve been on and off the job market …
A new easy-to-use app lets you give recruiters and hiring managers exactly the information they need to connect you with the right opportunities. No more: Uncomfortable silences, when a headhunter calls you and your boss is nearby. You may not be …
The Recruit Ready app is now live! This simple-to-use app helps you create messaging for recruiters and hiring managers who reach out to you about jobs. Even if their opportunities don’t fit you, or you’re not looking to make a …
First thing this morning, I came across this great article on Forbes about what not to reveal when you’re looking for a new job. A few of the suggestions: 1. Never suggest or indicate that you are desperate to …
I answered this on Quora: Automation in the global talent marketplace has really depersonalized the whole recruiting experience. That can be incredibly irritating, especially when you’re a seasoned professional who’s in-demand — and you expect to be treated accordingly. When …
The Autumnal Equinox is today, signaling the official end of summer, and the beginning of autumn. It’s a bittersweet feeling, as summer’s end usually means heading back to the usual routine (“the grind” for some). Then again, if your summer …
It’s almost laughable, how often I’ve had to say exactly the same thing, over and over, to every single recruiter who contacts me. For the record, I get a lot of contacts from recruiters — not just the spammy emails …
It’s simple to share your resume from Google Docs. Follow the instructions below to get a link to your resume and use it in Recruit Ready. Go to Google Docs and bring up your resume. You’ll see a blue SHARE …
There’s a new app coming in September. Okay, okay, that’s not the big news. New apps come out every single day, promising everything from simple entertainment to ushering in a sea change to how we do everyday stuff. This app, …