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Reference checks are a crucial part of the recruiting process. Many people seem to think they have become obsolete or a formality, but references are an integral part of assessing…
So the interview is over and you’re waiting to hear from the hiring manager on next steps? Uh oh! The period of time after your interview can play a crucial…
The holidays are a time to relax and spend quality time with relatives and eat a few too many cookies. But for job seekers, this is also the perfect time…
The phone screen is a crucial stage in any selection process. Making sure that you ace the phone interview stage is incredibly important if you’re hoping to move forward with…
Looking for a new job is hard. It takes a great deal of effort, concentration and work. From recent college graduates to experienced professionals, many people tend to make the…
LinkedIn has become one of the most popular tools for job seekers and hiring managers. Recruiters are scouring LinkedIn for their perfect candidate and job seekers are making important connections…
Network, network, network: it’s one of the most common pieces of advice that job seekers hear. Networking events can be incredibly intimidating for some people who aren’t naturally outgoing or…
A good recruiter is a goldmine of opportunity and information. Recruiters often have access to jobs, market information, valuable insights and connections that many individuals don’t. Some job seekers say…
Ever wish you had ten minutes with a recruiter to ask them for their words of wisdom? Just a few minutes to pick their brains about the countless resumes, interviews…
Social Media Breakfast Minneapolis St. Paul is know for two things: expert speakers and bacon. On Friday, June 29th, they lived up to their name by hosting an event all…
Do you have amazing job experience but no luck receiving offers? You may look great on paper but lack the interview skills to make a lasting impression. Below are some…
Tweets, retweets, hashtags, mentions and follows. Can any of these things really help you find what you’re looking for in your job search? The answer is yes. The Twitter platform…
2012 is proving to be a heck of a year for the creative industry. Hiring managers across the country are digging deep for in-demand candidates. The marketing and creative world…
On May 15th, The Business Marketing Association Minnesota Chapter hosted a panel discussion and a hands-on workshop revolving around online presence. More specifically, the topic was creating an online makeover…
Imagine you are dining at a nice restaurant, and the food served is terrible! You reach for your smart phone and alert your social network via twitter and facebook that…
There are several advice columns on how to write a good resume or target the job you want. These outline great ways to make your resume stand apart from the…
2011 was a year of growth for marketing, creative, and interactive staffing. As the unemployment rate steadily dropped, demand for staffing and recruiting rose. In 2010, Celarity experienced a 31%…
Between Christmas cookies, family gatherings, and copious amounts of food and eggnog, it’s easy to “take a break” from job searching during the holidays. However, this is a common misconception…
Imagine being at a networking event and meeting a manager from your dream company. What do you say? How can you make him or her remember you in a positive…
Uh-oh. The interviewer asks the question you wanted him/her to forget. Now what? The good news: interviewers take each individual situation into account and won’t rule out a hiring…
It’s time for final round interviews. You’ve made it past countless questions, reference checks, and more. It’s down to you and 3 others. The question is how do you stand…
Imagine you ace an interview for a position you really want. You wait by the phone for the call offering you the job. But the call never comes. What could…
Have you ever submitted a resume for a job opening, certain it is the perfect match for your skills only to never receive an offer? Sometimes it’s a mystery as…
Social media is changing the way companies market to people and it is also changing how people search and network for jobs. Never before has it been so easy to…
It’s very easy to immediately exclaim, “Yes! Of course I will!” without thinking about the consequences. Much like the bachelor/bachelorette contestants desperately accept a rose or engagement ring in the…
Have you been looking for a new job? Maybe it’s time to consider contract or consulting roles. Many job seekers overlook this option because they dislike the idea of a…
It’s a new year and companies are ready to hire new talent. Companies post new job openings, resumes are sent in, and a few candidates are lucky enough to land…
Have you ever known someone with a job in sales but they would rather do marketing? Or how about a secretary who wants to transfer into the legal field? While…
Connecting. It’s something we all strive for in our daily lives. All of us know someone we seek out to talk to at a networking event or work with and…
Behavioral interviews are a different breed of interviewing style which, unless recognized as such by the candidate, can be troublesome and difficult. However, when prepared for this kind of interview,…