Hiring a full-time employee for my Los Angeles office has been an eye-opening experience, as both a hiring manager and a career consultant. Granted, I have hired for hundreds of…
As a resume writer and personal branding strategist, I’ve had the opportunity to work with professionals from pretty much every industry and gain a unique insight into how people from…
As a resume writer and recruiter, I have spent countless hours interviewing top talent. A commonly cited challenge by candidates of all levels and backgrounds is how to identify and…
When you try to define someone by experience level alone, it can often be a blurry line when you categorize years of experience into specific buckets with labels such as “senior level”. In the world of recruiting and job descriptions, a candidate with 8 years of experience would likely be considered senior level, while a candidate with say, 7 years of experience, could easily fall into the mid-level category. How does one distinguish? When it comes down to pricing, it can be a very tricky subject.
Many candidates would gladly consider relocation for the right position, but it can be different to navigate the process as an out of state candidate. The trouble is in convincing hiring…
Q: During an interview what’s an appropriate answer to “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” A: Companies are interested in longevity, but the “Where do you see yourself in 5…
I know copywriters who get paid 6 figures a year to write one-line sentences on a page. Make no mistake, they write endless variations, edit countless more, argue with creative…
Here we are, the Tuesday after a long holiday weekend, and our to-do lists are likely full the brim with “time to get down to business” type items. And while…
Getting the approval of a Creative Director can be a tough feat. Getting their attention can be even harder. Having worked on the hiring side of the creative industry for…
It’s the ongoing job seeker’s dilemma: how to stand out in your job search and not get lost in the virtual pile of applications. The average number of applicants for…
You’ve probably heard the same advice time and again as far as appropriate interview acumen: pay attention to body language, smile, exude confidence, mirror the other person, etc. Even though…
YOU know you can do the job… but how do you convince THEM? I was talking with a client earlier this morning about her resume, and she made a point…