Overqualified for the Job? 5 Employer Fears and How to Win “I’m sorry. We believe you’re overqualified for this job. We decided to go with someone else.” Getting this news can be confusing, as well as discouraging, to a candidate. On the surface, it’s simple: an applicant with a graduate degree and 25 years’ experience…
Read MoreStop Listing Every Job: How Many Should Really Be on Your Resume How many jobs have you had? How many of them does a potential employer want to see on your resume? Job seekers often ask this question, “How many jobs should be on a resume?” Here’s the answer: it depends, but probably fewer than…
Read MoreWhat Recruiters Really Think About References on a Resume A common question asked by job seekers continues to be, “Should I include references on my resume?” The answer is no, unless the employer specifically asks for them in the application instructions. Keep reading to understand the reasoning behind why it’s not wise to include references…
Read MoreSalary Negotiation Secrets: What Recruiters Wish Every Candidate Knew Imagine this scenario: You just had one of the best job interviews of your life. You can tell that they like you and that you are a good fit for them. You really want this job. In a few days, sure enough, you get an offer….
Read MoreHow to Ask for a Promotion: 9 Steps Toward Landing Your Next Role If you are visiting the blog of a recruiting firm like Bradsby Group, you are probably at least considering whether your current employment fits into your career goals. Sometimes this question means it’s time to look for a new job, but other…
Read More9 Zoom Etiquette Tips to Put Your Best Foot Forward Professionally By now we’ve all experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly of virtual meetings. Zoom has reported 300 million daily participants using their video-conferencing platform during the second quarter of 2020, according to Betsy Morris in this article for The Wall Street Journal….
Read More4 Proven Methods to Assess Soft Skills in Job Candidates How important are soft skills in the workplace? Don’t they take second place to technical talent and experience? That’s not what 92 percent of talent pros, who took part in LinkedIn’s latest annual Global Talent Trends research, said. Instead, they considered soft skills in a…
Read MoreFinding a new career opportunity can take an emotional toll on even the most seasoned job seeker. It is a time when we feel vulnerable, and multiple rejections can occur before landing an offer. We often base our identity on our career, and an uncertain future raises anxiety; yet staying positive while searching for your…
Read MoreWhy Does Hiring Take So Long? What Candidates Need to Know “Anticipation… is keeping me waiting…” Carly Simon was singing about heartache, not a job search. But when the hiring process drags out, job candidates can commiserate. So, why does the hiring process take so long? For all types of jobs, the hiring process now…
Read MoreThe Truth About Job Search Ghosting from Recruiters Who See Both Sides Have you ever been ghosted? No fun, is it? It leaves you hanging, not knowing how to proceed. Let’s turn the tables. Have you ever ghosted someone? It is decidedly not a smart move to ghost a recruiter or potential employer. What is…
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