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Why LinkedIn Is Great, But You Still Need A Recruiter

Published on September, 2013

You’d be hard pressed to find a recruiter or hiring manager who doesn’t see the value in LinkedIn. It streamlines the process of finding candidates. It’s updated by users, so information is typically current and accurate. It makes connectin…
What the Heck? No One Applied to My Job Posting!

Published on September, 2013

If you post it, they will come. This was the mantra of the last decade when it came to finding the right talent for your organization. When Monster.com took off and every company began posting jobs on their website, the assumption was that …
Go Back to Basics to Land Your Next Job

By Mary Truslow on August, 2013

Looking for a job can be overwhelming. And the volume of information and conflicting advice doesn’t help. Experts, your friends, the Internet— everyone has an opinion about everything from networking to salary negotiation. And with so much …
So, You Graduated College…NOW WHAT?

Published on July, 2013

Congratulations! You survived college. You managed to juggle a heavy course load, master APA style, perfect your footnotes, make friendships, and attend a party (or two) along the way. And you’ve graduated!
Coping with Job Loss and Moving Forward

Published on July, 2013

When we look at unemployment, we tend to focus on its economic effects. We rarely examine its psychological effects. Loss of self-esteem, control and trust can all result from losing your job and it’s of the utmost importance to learn how t…
How Are Recruiters Really Using LinkedIn?

By Mary Truslow on July, 2013

What are recruiters looking for on LinkedIn? And how can you better market yourself and align with their searches?