Finding a New Job
What’s the Best Way to Get Real LinkedIn Recommendations?
Your LinkedIn profile has essentially become a press kit for the professional individual, putting everything you’d want to send to a potential employer all in one place. One of those things is letter of recommendation, and LinkedIn makes it easier than ever to ask for, and proudly display such a letter. Having recommendations also eliminates…
Read MoreWhy You Must Update Your References on Your Job Search
Professional references are like gold: Their value never decreases and they’re worth even more in a crisis. Because of their high value, you need to treat your references with more than just respect. You need to let them know how much you appreciate their assistance. This includes keeping them in the loop during your search…
Read MoreHot Job: Demand Planner in Michigan
A demand planner is like a weather forecaster, but instead of predicting snowstorms or sunny days, they use data to project customer demand and demand for each of a company’s products. One of our clients, a high-growth manufacturing company, is currently seeking someone to fill their demand planner position, and we’re seeing a lot of…
Read MoreNail Your Next Group Interview
You may have walked into a potential employer’s office thinking you are going to sit down for a one-on-one interview, but all of a sudden, you’re sitting in a conference room with three or four other candidates in a group interview. It can be an intimidating, uncomfortable and competitive situation, and employers are using this…
Read More4 Ways Communication Helps You Become a Better Leader
Leadership is built almost entirely on effective communication, and yet too many executives and managers don’t practice effective communication on a daily basis. Unfortunately, leaders need to be “on” all the time. Bad days with poor communication can turn into bad communication habits. It’s important for leaders to keep vigilant when it comes to interacting…
Read MoreHow Do You Know If This Company Is Right for You?
Making your way through some part or all of a company’s hiring process only to find out that you don’t want to take the job can be incredibly frustrating. Furthermore, a hiring process is time-consuming and draining, so in the interest of having the most efficient job search possible, you should do your best to…
Read More“Why Should I Hire You?” Here’s What You Should Say
Right next to “What is your biggest weakness?”, the question “Why should I hire you?” is probably the most common question hiring personnel like to ask in an interview. Because you can see it coming, this question offers you a real opportunity to take advantage of. The best responses to this question showcase confidence, personal…
Read MoreHot Job: Sales Manager 3PL – Atlanta
Our latest Hot Job at Zirakian Day Associates, LLC, a sales manager for a third-party logistics company that continues to grow by triple digits annually, requires wearing a lot of different hats. In addition to having managerial and sales abilities, the position also calls for a strong supply chain background. Responsibilities include locating and proposing…
Read MoreFocus on the Process to Meet Your Goals
Getting things done is about more than just setting goals. It’s about following through to meet those goals. Often, many of us place too much emphasis on setting goals, like wanting to lose 10 pounds or trying to land a better job. However, the emphasis should be placed on establishing a process to meet those…
Read MoreWhat Can You Learn from a Bad Boss to Improve Your Job Search?
Feeling trapped in a job with a horrible boss can be the worst feeling in the world, but there is a silver lining to the situation: It can be a teachable moment for your next job search. All too often, it is difficult to figure out who a bad boss is until you are being…
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