The science of recruiting.
With the fluctuating job market and increasing demand for top talent, going straight into a graduate program seems like a no-brainer. But what if you’d be better off spending that time gaining valuable work experience instead?
What you tweet, post, and share have become a part of your own personal brand but are you aware of how you present that brand to others? As social media has become an essential part of our daily lives, more employers are looking to the internet to determine whether future employees are appropriate for the job.
It’s hard to believe that almost two million people live in the Orlando MSA. Not only that, Orlando is the second to only Naples for population growth. Jobs are at the heart of these moves. Many move to Central Florida thinking we have tons of jobs and we spend all day on the beach. In reality, Orlando has great jobs and depending on your skill level, great employers look forward to meeting you.
Top 5 Interview Mistakes
Congratulations, you did it! After what seemingly felt like an eternity, you find yourself walking across that glorious stage on graduation day, and in that very moment, you are on top of the world. No more waking up at the crack of dawn to get to class, final exams are done and over with, and you no longer have to worry about being taken out by a hoverboard while trying to get from point A to point B on campus.
As a recent college grad, I cannot even fathom the idea of looking for jobs in the classifieds. With the invention of the internet and the job search engine, finding opportunities through these services are more streamlined and catered to each users’ individual needs. Sites, such as OrlandoJobs.com, provide an extensive database of job listings that can be accessed quickly and at any time.
Bilingual employees can earn up to 5-20 percent more per hour than their counterparts. Highlighting your language skills is a unique way to stand out in the workforce, but...
A job interview is like an open-book test: read and learn everything you can about the company. Every piece of information gives you a leg up...
Hiring managers often won’t hire a candidate because the candidate lacks energy and doesn’t show enthusiasm. You’re so anxious during an interview that it’s easy to act this way....
Students who shine at career fairs are few and far between. Here’s how to take this valuable campus resource and use it to build a...
How many times have you heard, “build your network,” as if it’s really easy like tying your shoes or binge-watching Netflix?While “building your network” is in fact awesome...
According to Bersin & Associates, U.S. companies are spending and average of $3,500 per employee to just recruit them. While finding great talent is difficult, after over twenty years in the recruiting business, I think one of the main reasons this cost is so high is because employers are taking forever to make an offer to a candidate.
For most Central Florida companies who need to hire, they usually have a “go to” procedure that takes the job requisition and posts it to their company website as well as employment sites like OrlandoJobs.com. Copy and paste is still the preferred way to post these jobs that have job titles and descriptions most likely created years ago.
The top reason you should create an online portfolio is that, even if every other applicant has one (which they don’t), personal websites are a highly effective way...
The little-known key to a successful interview is tricky. The secret is you–the job candidate–come in and take control. Here’s how to shift the power...
Remember the first time you rode a bike? You awkwardly wobbled… and maybe even crashed and burned a few times. You threw the hunk of...
That flashing blue light at the top of your phone makes your heart stop. Slowly, you exhale through your nose. At least all those yoga...
You may have heard the saying that the “web is your resume, and social media is your references”. It is a very true and powerful statement. According to SHRM, 56% of organizations are currently using social media to recruit future employees. Is it fair? Is it legal? All those questions will be answered but as a job seeker, is this something you even care about?
Hunched over your laptop, you ignore your cramping hand (the result of the copious amounts of note-taking that has occurred over the last day and...
Picture this scene: You wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and motivated. Your duffel bag is packed with your towel, water bottle, and a...
Shut up. That’s right. Shut up. I’m not being rude. I’m trying to help you with your job search and career advancement.A lot of job...
Are you standing still?No, I don’t mean literally. I mean has your mindset come to a standstill?Robert Herjavec, Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank and founder of Herjavec...
Upper lip sweat.It’s the bane of my existence.I can look as cool as a cucumber everywhere else—I’m talking wearing sunglasses at night, Neil Patrick Harris...
You’re finished with the interview! You answered every question with style and pizzazz and wooed the hiring manager with your cool story about that time...