Archive for the for candidates Category

Be Aware of “Pie in the Sky” Job Offer I recently interviewed a sales candidate, ‘John,’ who had a very stable work history, until just a few months ago when he was offered the “opportunity of a lifetime.” This opportunity, which he saw as a dream job,

Do You Have Job Security? You just landed your dream job…do you now have job security? This is the million dollar question. We, as Sales Recruiters, have had the pleasure of placing Sales Professionals at all levels in their dream job. Several have become partners or shareholders

Please Proofread As a recruiter, I read tons of résumés, cover letters, and emails every day. I am also a nitpicker when it comes to spelling and grammar. I am constantly amazed at the lack of attention to detail given to important documents. Stupid mistakes in spelling

What Not to Wear on Your Job Interview I always thought it was common sense to dress appropriately for an interview. But then a hiring manager mentioned what my candidate wore for his interview. He did wear a suit but it was wrinkled, had obvious stains and

Handwritten vs email thank you note – which is better? In today’s technically advanced world, it seems most job candidates opt for the email thank you note. Of course, there is nothing wrong with sending an email saying thank you to a hiring manager but a handwritten