These days when applying online you usually have to do more than just submit a resume, as the application process nine times out of ten also has you complete an application. But have you ever asked yourself “Is it really necessary for me to complete this application”? Heck, we all have. Especially in times where [...]
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Must Be This Tall…
Have you been to an amusement park recently? Once you get past the overcrowded parking lots, stand in line for tickets, (just to stand in line more once inside), and finally get to the roller coaster where people of all ages squeal in anticipatory delight, you’ll notice a small, sign at the entrance of every attraction. [...]
Take Off Your Career Blinders
The 137th Kentucky Derby was this past Saturday. Millions of people were watching, drinking mint juleps and wearing the finest hats they could find. It’s what all trainers, jockeys and owners dream of. It’s what makes a three year old horse a legend. As I was watching the Derby this weekend, I found some inspiration [...]
4 Ways to WOW Hiring Managers with Tech
QR Codes and technology seem to be everywhere especially when I’m traveling. Last week I traveled to Atlanta for the third HR Evolution Conference. And as I walked the airport terminals, restaurants, and rode the train to my destination, they were everywhere. As I begin to integrate QR Codes into my own business and marketing [...]
Turning Your Gap Year Into a Positive
Gap years, or months can be a powerful mood-killer to any resume. What is a Gap year, exactly? A Gap year occurs when a high-school graduate takes 12 months off consecutively to work, volunteer or do another activity. Although some can view a Gap year as a negative, there are steps any student can take [...]
Are All Interviews Game?
Over the past couple of weeks, I have been interviewing manager candidates for several of our locations across a couple of my regions. Some of the interviews have been good and some of them have been not so good. And through this process, one particular interview stood out to be because it was though the [...]
What Do You Want? Ask For It!
This weekend, my wife and I visited the nearest Red Box movie rental machine for some relaxing entertainment options. You see, we had just finished a landscaping project that ended up being a LOT bigger than originally planned and we were utterly exhausted. We ultimately agreed on the movie, How Do You Know with Reese [...]
Make Your Job Search Simple
I’ve had the privilege of mentoring a final year student over the last few weeks, as part of our recently launched #trugrad programme. The idea being #trugrads is that recruiters, digital-media folk and others with experience of using social-media mentor a final year student in how to market themselves via the social channels. The steps [...]
Bringing YOU to the table: How the simple act of being yourself can win you the job
A few years ago, I sat across a table from three men in their mid-forties and fifties. They sat sternly and without hesitation went into the job description, immediately asking if I thought I could do the job. I came armed with information. I handed out a folder to each person sitting at the conference [...]
Looking for a Few Good Contributors
Later this week, we are unveiling our awesome new jobs section at JobHuntChat. But until then, this site is looking for some stellar, awesome, and amazing contributors to take JHC to the next level. Who We’re Looking For: Job Seekers Career Experts Recruiters Human Resource Professionals Opinionated Persons with Stories to Share Personal Branding Experts [...]
