I recently got married, two weeks ago in fact, and I've been looking to purchase a home in New Jersey with my wife for the past few months. I've honestly been a bit unimpressed with the quality of the real estate agents I've dealt with during my housing search, specifically their customer service skills and ability to listen to clients. I have a little story to share that I thought was very relevant to how recruiters SHOULD behave and work with job candidates, yet often don't. It involves my … [Read more...]
Recruiter response templates that actually work via CareerMeh
You've likely been the recipient (or victim) of a number of introduction LinkedIn messages, emails and phone calls from recruiters. In my latest guest post for the awesome people over at CareerMeh, I discuss 3 different responses you can use to reply to an initial contact request from a recruiter, each for different scenarios. Of course, you can put your own spin on these, but this should give you a bit of guidance to ensure a smooth relationship in the future. I've included the 1st scenario … [Read more...]
Reviewing Hired.com - Why it’s a game changer
Look: People that enjoy the job search usually have two things in common: First, they have a seamless, smooth and quick interview process. Second, they have a transparent interview process, involving clear salary/equity/benefits up front and no funny negotiations on the back-end. This is where Hired.com comes into play, as I believe it meets both requirements spot on. New job search site/talent marketplace Hired.com may be the most innovative recruiting site on the market. … [Read more...]
How to find your niche, get damn good at it and make yourself invaluable
Finding your dream career isn't an easy thing to do. For some people, finding any job is tough enough so it's no wonder that finding the perfect career is a difficult thing to accomplish. I would like to point out one thing though, that so many job candidates seem to miss. It's ALL about differentiating yourself from other job candidates and leveraging what makes you special to get the job. An effective way of thinking is to put yourself into the shoes of a hiring manager or employer. Why … [Read more...]
Here’s the Deal with Contract to Hire Positions
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...]
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...]
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...]
