Answers to questions we get asked a lot
Yes, no and maybe so
Job Seekers FAQ:
Career Planning
Working from home; finding a work-from-home job
What simple advice would you give to someone starting their career?
Do some schools impress hiring managers more than others?
Why don’t recruiters state the name of the employer in job postings?
Resume Writing
What should I say in my resume cover letter?
What one thing will most improve my resume?
How do I get recruiters to look at my resume?
Blunders, gaffes and boners, oh my!
Interviewing
What is the most common mistake job seekers make?
Do you, as a recruiter, “coach” candidates prior to an interview?
Compensation Issues
Are employees at nonprofits paid less?
Negotiating salary: overstating your current income or desired salary can cost you
For Older Workers
Should an older worker list early positions on a resume?
Should I omit the graduation date on my resume?
How do I find a management job after being self-employed for 20 years?
Employers FAQ:
Staffing in General
Incentive and Bonus plans, employee performance reviews
Succession Planning and Leadership Development
Why Non-profits Have Difficulty Finding Good Employment Candidates
Job Posting
How to write an effective job posting
Recruiting
Storing & organizing resumes without a dedicated program
Interviewing Candidates
What do you look for when you review resumes? How do you avoid overlooking a “golden nugget”?
Pschological testing; worthwhile or worthless?
Do you, as a recruiter, “coach” candidates prior to an interview?
Reference Checking
Why is reference checking more important than interviewing?
What is the most common mistake job seekers make?
Other Cool Stuff:
District of Columbia vs. Heller — download the full text here
