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 …
In the quest to understand and navigate the hearsay about an ATS system, I highly recommend initiating and engaging in conversations with users actively utilizing these tools daily–the recruiters.
As a recruiter, I’ve seen thousands of resumes cross my desk–from classic and simple to creative with infographics. I’m also aware that people utilize resume templates to save time and provide a structure for formatting. This is my take on what I find effective and what you should be thinking about when you seek out a resume template. Before you …
Do you want to be found online, or in this case, on LinkedIn? An optimized online presence will increase your visibility and appearance in search results. This is the simplest, most passive action item you can take so recruiters and employers can approach you with inbound leads of job opportunities. Let me dive deeper into how crucial the content you …
