Contract to hire... If you've been in the job market lately or have had a recruiter reach out to you, it's likely that you've heard the term contract to hire recently. What is a contract to hire position? What does it mean for you as a job candidate and how should you approach a scenario that involves contract to hire roles. We get to it all below. But first, who am I and why should I even be discussing contract to hire positions with you. Well, my name is Rob Paone and I'm a former … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Advance your Job Search - FREE Google Hangout!
Wednesday, June 25th at 5:30pm Eastern Time, join veteran technology recruiter Rob Paone for a FREE Live Google Hangout to discuss 5 Tips to Advance your Job Search! … [Read more...]
8 Best Job Search Sites that will get you hired quickly!
Job hunters always ask me, "Rob, what are the best job search sites that I need to get my resume on?" When you're looking to get noticed by employers, one of the best ways to do so is putting your resume on the job boards and job search sites. But which job boards should you use and what are the best job sites to increase overall online visibility to give you the best chance of finding a great new career? There are a number of differentiating factors and some people might say to put your … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 2: Recruiter Q&A, Optimizing LinkedIn and Recruiters Ignoring You
Listen and subscribe on iTunes! Download Episode 2 in MP3 format Welcome back to Episode 2 of the brand new Career Dreaming Job Search Podcast! One of the biggest reasons I created Career Dreaming was to help out job seekers in any way I possibly could, utilizing my past experience as a technology recruiter, to offer guidance from a former "hiring insider's" perspective. In my opinion, a great way for me to assist individuals needing help is to directly answer their questions in any medium … [Read more...]
Career Dreaming Job Search Podcast - Episode 1
Download Episode 1 of the Career Dreaming Job Search Podcast Listen to the podcast on iTunes! I'm pumped to announce that Episode 1 of the Career Dreaming Job Search podcast is ready for popular consumption on the site. The purpose of this podcast is to help teach job candidates how to leverage recruiters to find great careers, interact with them throughout the job search and handle negotiations with them. With my background as a former technology recruiter, I have the experience to teach you … [Read more...]
5 Common Components of a Killer Resume
In my opinion, there are 5 components that comprise a KILLER resume. You don't need to have all 5 components to find a great job and most people take years to possess all 5, but these criteria will make any recruiter sit on the edge of his/her seat while reading over a resume. As a professional technology recruiter at a staffing firm in Washington DC, I spent the vast majority of my day pouring over dozens and dozens of resumes. It can be a painful process, constantly searching the job … [Read more...]
Launching Soon: “Career Dreaming Podcast”
I'm pumped to announce that within the next two weeks, we will be launching the "Career Dreaming Podcast" on iTunes and Sticher radio. Throughout the podcast, I'm going to be answering all of your questions, interviewing top industry recruiters and also speaking with professionals who have recently found their dream career! I'm really looking to make this podcast an interactive experience that actually answers all of your questions about the job search, both general questions and those specific … [Read more...]
Do the “Top 10 Things Recruiters Won’t Tell You” actually matter?
The good people over at CareerRealism have always been in the business of posting excellent, yet sometimes controversial content. One of their most popular articles ever is entitled "Top 10 Things Recruiters Won't Tell You", which I think has some very solid foundational points. However, do the "top 10 things recruiters don't tell" you actually matter, or is it just another set of criteria to be stressing about while you walk into your job interview with a recruiter. Let's check out the list and … [Read more...]
How Recruiters Find your Resume on the Job Boards
How do recruiters find your resume on the job boards? Most job candidates have no idea how this process works, yet it's a crucial aspect of creating visibility online when trying to find your next position. If you know how recruiters can find your resume on the job boards, you can perform a few simple tricks that will dramatically increase the number of qualified job opportunities that you receive! Yes, it's that easy, a few easy adjustments after learning the process of how recruiters navigate … [Read more...]
Do HeadHunters and Recruiters cost money?
Do headhunters and recruiters cost money when utilizing them to find you a job? The short answer, is yes and no, it depends on the situation. Typically, there are two types of headhunters/recruiters in the world. One is recommended to work with while I would highly recommend avoiding the other type of recruiter, except for select situations. Let's break it down below. Agency (3rd party) Headhunters and Recruiters: Agency based 3rd party recruiters typically work on a base salary plus … [Read more...]
