Finding a New Job
How You Can Give a Great Video Interview to Land the Job
As a cheap, faster and more convenient alternative, video interviews are becoming increasingly popular with hiring managers. Not quite a phone interview, and also not a face-to-face interview, the video interview is a beast all its own and job seekers need to develop a distinct mentality when going into a video interview. A 2013 investigation…
Read MoreHot Job: Commodity Manager (Wisconsin)
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job prospects for commodity managers are expected to be strong through 2018. At Zirakian Day Associates, LLC, we’re seeing that projection bear out as this commodity manager position in Wisconsin is our hot job for January. In a nutshell, commodity managers are charged with the task of…
Read MoreHow to Become an Appealing Out-of-State Job Candidate
Whether it is on a whim or on purpose, people often find themselves looking to move to a different state for their next job. Unfortunately, many employers are less likely to hire an out-of-state job candidate than a local worker. This is for a number of reasons. First, they may be worried about how a…
Read MoreHow to Negotiate a Job Offer
With today’s labor market being relatively robust, job candidates have more leverage than ever when it comes to negotiating a job offer. That being said, many companies have a take-it-or-leave-it policy when it comes to job offers, particularly for front-line or entry-level positions. Before you start even thinking about negotiating, find out if you have…
Read MoreRemove, Like, Verbal Fillers from, Um, Your Vocabulary
Widely credited as one of the most gifted orators of our time, President Obama gets away with the occasional ‘uh’ or ‘um’ – but that doesn’t mean you should be using them all of the time. President Obama and other politicians can get away with these and other verbal fillers because they make these politicians…
Read MoreHot Job: Supply Chain Manager in Albuquerque
A growing Fortune 500 company specializing in packaged goods is seeking a talented Supply Chain/Materials Manager for a fast-growing, high-volume manufacturing site in Albuquerque, N.M. This position comes with oversight of a supply chain team of more than 40 employees. A high-growth site that produces high-volume products at the rate of 4M+/day, the manager will…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Be Interesting to Ace that Job Interview
You might be highly accomplished and confident, but when it comes to talking up yourself in an interview, you just feel reluctant. Many people have this problem: How do I make myself sound interesting in a natural way, without coming across as arrogant? Success is interesting! You may not realize this, but not talking about…
Read MoreHave You Tailored Your LinkedIn Profile for Job Recruiters?
Many recruiters use LinkedIn as a primary resource for finding job candidates. These people scour hundreds of profiles each week, and all that experience allows them to eliminate lower prospects within a minute or less. To avoid getting regularly moused-over by recruiters, you need to optimize your profile and expand your connections. Doing so will…
Read MoreHelp Your Chances by Following Up Properly After the Job Interview
You’ve impressed a hiring manger with both your resume and interview performance, but now you’re waiting for them to let you know if you got the job, are still in the running or the job has gone to someone else. How and when should you reach out? Have they been too busy to move the…
Read MoreShow Your Worth on Your Resume to Get Your Next Job
Putting together a top-notch resume plays a major role in any successful job search. Considering the fact that hiring managers peruse hundreds of resumes for an open position, it is important to clearly highlight your value to a potential new employer. Simply listing your educational background, work experience, and abilities won’t suffice. Your resume might…
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