Preparing for Success: Using AI Prompts to Nail Your Next Interview

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Did you recently lock down an interview? If so, congratulations! This is where you transform those resume bullet points into compelling stories and validate why that referral recommended you. Get ready to show them exactly why you’re the right fit. While there isn’t a fixed amount of hours one should dedicate to prep for an interview, there is no doubt …

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Mastering the Art of Discussing Your Professional Experience in Job Interviews

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In today’s competitive job market, the ability to effectively communicate your professional experience is crucial, especially during interviews. While many job seekers focus on securing interviews, the real challenge lies in articulating your value proposition once you’re in the room. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to elevate your interview responses and showcase your professional journey effectively. Beyond Basic Job …

How to find Job Postings beyond LinkedIn’s Jobs

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Are you frustrated that LinkedIn’s job search filters are not delivering the right opportunities aligned with your experience? You’re not alone. For example, I used the keywords “paid search marketing” in the search field for the open job tab on LinkedIn today. These are the top 9 results from a search of “paid search marketing” within a 25 mile radius …

Crafting a Killer “Open to Work” Post

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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, …

Beyond the Job Posting, Modern Recruitment strategies

Beyond The Job Posting: Recruitment Strategies for the Savvy Modern Employer

Kelli HrivnakEmployer Branding, Hiring Advice, Recruitment Strategy Leave a Comment

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 …

Rethink your staffing strategy: The case for project-based hiring

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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 …

Job scammers are on the rise: How can you protect your business?

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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 …

Beyond Task-written Bullet Points: Ideas on How to Quantify Achievements on your Resume

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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 …

Design your Way to the Top Job: Mastering the Art of the Designer Resume

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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 …

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Update Your LinkedIn Visibility and Information: Quick tips to a Findable Profile

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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 …