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What HR Managers Are Looking for on Your Resume
When you apply for a job, Human Resource Managers are some of the first people to see your resume. What they see could make or break your chances of landing an interview. They are the gatekeepers who decide which resumes a hiring manager will see. What do they look for on a resume? A recent survey by CareerBuilder has provided some insight. [...]
Having Trouble Writing Your Resume? This New Microsoft Word Feature from LinkedIn Can Help
Writing your resume can be a real chore. With stiff competition for jobs and the desire to stand out from other applicants, there’s a lot of pressure to create a flawless resume. If you’re having trouble, Microsoft and LinkedIn have a new tool that could help: Resume Assistant. Available for Microsoft 365 subscribers, Resume Assistant taps into LinkedIn public profiles [...]
7 Jobs Popular with Millennials
Millennials entered the workforce at an interesting time. The Great Recession made finding a job next to impossible, and the internet was transforming the way people do business. Despite the hurdles they had to overcome, many Millennials were able to start meaningful careers. SmartAssest, a personal finance technology company, looked at data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Population [...]
5 Interview Questions to Help You Find Quality Candidates
Quality candidates are getting harder to find. With an improved economy, low unemployment rate and stellar job market, many of the best candidates are already employed. So, when you need to hire, quality candidates are few and far between. How do you ensure that you choose the best candidates for your open positions when there are more unqualified candidates to [...]
4 Stats to Help You Reevaluate Your Recruitment Strategy
The hiring landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Low unemployment and a lack of skilled workers has accelerated competition for talent. As you try to find high-performing professionals for your open positions, it may be time to reevaluate your recruitment strategy. Luckily, LinkedIn just released a report that offers compelling statistics that can help you revise your recruitment tactics. 70% of [...]
How to Tell if a Candidate Will Be a Good Fit For Your Team
You likely know an effective hiring process is an essential component of every successful organization. But did you also know there’s an easy way for you to hone in on the best candidates for your team during the process? It’s called the Big Five – and it’s the gold standard of personality models. According to the Big Five theory, while beliefs, values [...]
How to Attract Talent in a Candidate-Driven Market
In today’s job market, if an employee is not happy with their current position, it isn’t difficult for them to find a new career opportunity — and many are doing just that. According to a recent survey, 32% of employees plan to change jobs this year. Not only that, 78% say they aren’t actively looking for a new job, but [...]
How to Write an Amazing Resume
A resume is perhaps the most important part of your job search. It’s what initially attracts the attention of a hiring manager, communicates your value to potential employers, and can lead to landing an interview. We’ve seen thousands of resumes throughout multiple years in the recruiting industry — so we know what works. Here’s how to create a resume [...]
Ace Your Interview: 6 Interview Prep Tips
An open job receives an average of 118 applicants. If you’re one of the lucky few to land an interview, you’ve beaten the odds. Time to celebrate? Not exactly. Now you need to nail your interview. At Burchard & Associates, we've conducted hundreds of interviews. We’ve seen it all — the good, the bad, and the just okay. We know [...]
6 Things You Should Never Say in a Job Interview
Believe it or not, landing an interview is the easy part of job hunting. The hard part is convincing the hiring manager that you are — above all other candidates — the best person for the job. Most job seekers will prepare and practice answers to common interview questions. Equally as important is knowing what not to say. Here are [...]