Why you no write so good? Resume spelling errors

Many companies and people believe spelling counts in the interview process: If you make a spelling error on your resume, cover letter or emails you are NOT: Detail oriented Very interested in the position. All of the above The answer in most companies is #3, all of...

Applicant Tracking Systems – what not to do when you apply online

Applicant Tracking Systems – what not to do when you apply online We all do it… we see what looks like a really cool job and we think “why not apply?”  Then the pain begins…  You start the online application process.  Here are a few don’ts to pay attention to in the...

Employment testing

Employment testing I listened to another great Freakanomics podcast this morning.  It was The Maddest Men of All.  In this podcast Michael Housman, chief analytics officer for Cornerstone OnDemand, talks about employment testing.  It seems that about 2/3rds of...

Employment testing

I listened to another great Freakanomics podcast this morning.  It was The Maddest Men of All.  In this podcast Michael Housman, chief analytics officer for Cornerstone OnDemand, talks about employment testing.  It seems that about 2/3rds of employers use some type of...