Behind the (agency) curtain
Some tips on engaging more effectively Love ‘em or hate ‘em, agency recruiters and search firms are a fixture on the job search (or hiring) landscape. But they’re not interchangeable and they do need some cultivation. Here’s a roadmap to save you some time and potential heartache. PART 1:...
I got an introduction. Now what?
Some thoughts on how to bridge the (awkward) gap. “What do I do when someone in my network DOES make an introduction?” Someone asked this recently. She was in a bit of a panic, wondering how to behave, what to say, and of course, whether she’d actually get to...
Need a Fast Start?
a Recruiter’s Advice for Today’s Job Search Are you arriving on the search scene after a hiatus? Some of my clients have spent a decade or more with their companies (some thought they’d spend their whole career there). It’s easy to get focused on day-to-day life, with job+family overriding...
A Recruiter’s Guide to Professional Branding
10 Tips for Enhanced Clarity (+ better job-seeking results) There are people with such in-demand skills (ie. web developers) that a simple ‘I’m ready to look for something new’ brings a flurry of job interview activity. Yet even these folks can benefit from the long view of professional branding....