Resources > Archive by category 'Recruiters'

Category Archives: Recruiters

Keys to a productive job search

September 28, 2010 – 9:07 am

Planning, accountability and consistent action rarely characterize a job search. If you were traveling to Europe on vacation, you’d probably spend hours researching and reading about how to prioritize your limited travel time. Plan your job search like you’d plan a vacation.
Know what you want and focus on the job you’re targeting. Throwing your resume [...]

By Kary Aycock | Also posted in Job Search, Networking, Resources | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (2)

Well begun is half done: Resume writing wisdom from Aristotle

June 29, 2010 – 5:07 pm

Chances are the beginning is the only thing they’ll read. Make it count. Pretend your life depends on it (and it kind of does). You have a few precious seconds to tell the reader if you’re someone they want to interview. Stand out and impress, you win. In a competitive job market, anything less is [...]

By Kary Aycock | Also posted in Job Search, Resources, Resume Writing | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (2)

Working with recruiters

April 5, 2010 – 3:50 pm

Depending on your industry and experience, utilizing a recruiter in your job search can significantly increase your chances, but finding the right recruiter can be a challenge. Like any other relationship, look for a recruiter that matches well with your industry, professional goals and personality.
What kind of recruiter is right for you? Executive recruiters or [...]

By Jerad Kolarik | Also posted in Job Search, Resources | Tagged , , , , | Comments (2)

Tips for job search: Recruiters

April 1, 2010 – 2:06 pm

How does this recruiter thing work?
There are 2 types of recruiters:
(1) Corporate or retained recruiters generally work directly for a hiring company, place candidates in $100k+ positions and earn a salary.
(2) Contingency recruiters are paid by the hiring company, but are only paid when a candidate is successfully placed.
Job seekers don’t pay their fees. A [...]

By Kary Aycock | Also posted in Job Search, Resources | Tagged , , , , | Comments (1)