If you regularly engage with content on LinkedIn, you’ve probably seen posts from users publicly sharing their job search status—commonly known as the “Open to Work” announcement. First, publicly sharing your active job search is a personal decision. If you would rather keep those conversations one-on-one and private, you can still conduct an effective search. In today’s competitive job market, …
When you need to hire talent for your team, is your company’s go-to for attracting talent start and end with posting the job on your website? Perhaps you splurge and pay for an ad on LinkedIn or Indeed? Posting job openings on your website, aka the “post and pray” method, is a good starting point, but it’s often not enough …
Project-based hiring offers a flexible and efficient approach to staffing that can provide numerous benefits to businesses of all sizes. By leveraging temporary or contract workers, companies can gain access to specialized skills, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency. Scenarios where interim staffing solutions could make sense: If any of these issues are affecting your business, consider strategic staffing options …
The current economic climate, with its high unemployment rates and job seekers eager for opportunities, has unfortunately created a breeding ground for job scams. Between 2019 and 2024 alone, the FTC reported a near-tripling of business and job opportunity fraud, with victims losing nearly half a billion dollars. So what tactics are these scammers deploying to impersonate employers? Anywhere from …
One of the most challenging aspects of crafting a powerful resume is translating your day-to-day tasks into quantifiable metrics demonstrating your impact. I see it time and time again; the experience section of employment history that looks like the writer copied and pasted their own job description. Let’s face it, a list of responsibilities only tells half the story and …
This article originally appeared on the AIGA Baltimore blog. If you’re a designer in the Baltimore area, be sure to check out their resources! Here are some resume writing tips to get you started… Resume Writing: Guidance for Designers Writing a resume can be a daunting task for many. What template should you use? Remembering and articulating your tasks PLUS …
In today’s competitive job market, having a strong online presence is crucial. LinkedIn is an essential tool for job seekers, especially if you are relying on recruiters to identify you for open jobs. A source from Jobvite cited around 72% of recruiters use LinkedIn when hiring new talent. But what if your profile isn’t publically visible or your email address linked to …
The frantic world of hiring can feel like a constant scramble to fill open positions. If you are in a position of interviewing and hiring talent, you may already have an increased workload, an understaffed team, and delayed projects. Identifying and hiring for your team vacancy is a priority, and a recruiter can alleviate and help fill those open positions. …
A job search process entails a multitude of unpredictable factors. You submit applications, and you’re left wondering, “Did anyone review my resume?” There is a way to reclaim some control and uncertainty by transforming your search with the power of data-driven UTM parameters. Think of UTMs as tiny invisible trackers attached to your links. Every time someone clicks on a …
Remember last year, when I dove deep into the secrets of 101 LinkedIn users who locked down their interviews and landed jobs? I’m back at it again, with a fresh round of insights from late Q3-Q4 of 2023! This time, I tracked down another 100 professionals on their interview-to-offer journeys. The market has changed in comparison to when I conducted …
