the resume: empathize with the HR recruiter
Empathy goes a long way. Job searching is all about you, but it’s just as much about the HR Recruiter who will ultimately initiate the journey to employment. So empathize with them. I’ve worked in the...
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The paper resume is obsolete. No one prints out their resume and cover letter on fancy paper and submits it via snail mail to a company anymore. This means you’ve got to optimize your resume for online...
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Cardinal rule #1: When applying for a job and submitting your resume, always accompany it with a cover letter. To not submit a cover letter is to assume your resume perfectly fits the job description -...
View Articlethe phone interview – don’t take it too seriously
Care about the phone interview very much, but don’t take it too seriously. The phone interview is important. It is the first level of mutual communication between you and your prospective employer. The...
View Articleknow your salary when applying for a job
In an economy with high unemployment rates, jobs are scarce and you may find yourself with limited positions to apply to. You may have to bite the bullet and apply to jobs you feel you are...
View Articlethe job interview – advice about questions, not answers
If you’ve landed a face-to-face job interview – Congratulations! You’ve risen to the cream of the crop and there are only a few more hurdles left until your new job. The interview can be a very scary...
View Articlewant a higher salary? prepare and research
Discussing and/or negotiating your salary with a potential employer is never an easy task. Whether you are a silver-tongued negotiator, or the type to always accept whatever offer is presented to you,...
View Articlejust in: The Creative Group 2012 Salary Guide
The 2012 Salary Guide from The Creative Group is now available on their website. Glean over 130 salary ranges for positions in design & production, interactive media, content management,...
View Articlejust in: The Creative Group 2013 Salary Guide
The 2013 Salary Guide from The Creative Group is now available on their website. Glean over 130 salary ranges for positions in design & production, interactive media, content management,...
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