How to work a job fair

How to work a job fair “Plan your work and work you plan” is a very common phrase in business, especially in sales, for one reason… it works!  You should take the same approach to your job search.  Do a lot of people find jobs at a job fair?  No.  But do some?  Yes. ...

How to handle the job offer

How to handle the job offer Usually, you will be offered the position over the phone.  Hopefully you have had a compensation discussion before this point.  I like to think that most recruiters / hiring managers want to give people a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s...

The Break Up Call

The break up call We have all gotten it, the break up call.  When it comes from a recruiter it is more likely a Dear John letter/email.  My rule of thumb is that if you make it to the final round of interviews I call.  I try to call if you make it to the Manager but...

Update calls from the recruiter

Update calls from the recruiter If you are interviewing with a company you want to be sure you know what the process is.  Think of it as sales.  No good sales person ends an appointment without scheduling the next one or a day and time to follow-up.  The interview...

I called because you contacted me

I called because you contacted me I talk on the phone A LOT!  So much so that I do not like talking on the phone outside of work.  I am also a bit judgmental of how others speak and act on the phone since I do it so often.  OK, maybe I am a bit too picky, but when you...