Don’t Settle for Less: 3 Tips for Negotiating a Salary and Benefits

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When you get a job offer, your eyes will automatically zero in on the compensation and benefits package attached to it. And even if it makes you do a happy dance, know that you can probably get more. This doesn’t mean you’re greedy, delusional or narcissistic in any way … in fact, employers expect negotiation… Read more »

How to Minimize Digital Distractions at Work

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You may do it for the most  innocent, valid and or even noble reason. Maybe you’re feeling a bit anxious about missing a message from your Mom about her doctor’s appointment or you just want to quickly check Instagram to see what a friend is up to. Regardless, once you interrupt your work for “just… Read more »

Here’s How to Maximize Your Productivity as a Recruiter

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As a recruiter, you have targets to hit, candidates to woo, and clients to onboard. At least, these are the tasks you should be focusing your time on. But, your to do list feels endless and there are only so many hours in a day. Those mundane, non-value added administrative activities still need to get… Read more »

Write a Memorable Resume with These 7 Tips

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As a recruiter, you’re  well aware of the ins and outs of resumes. But, excellence begins at home – and it’s always good to refresh your knowledge of the best resume tips out there. So, for your own use as well as helpful tools as you advise candidates, here are seven tips to keep on… Read more »

The Do’s and Don’ts of Text Recruiting

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If you’re not a regular texter, it probably means you’ve been living under a rock somewhere for the past several years. Recent research shows that 85 percent of Americans own a smartphone, and the average person spends more than five hours a day using it. And, text messages are more likely to be viewed and… Read more »

Common Excuses Successful People Don’t Make

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Successful people don’t make excuses. They make progress, they make plans, they make deadlines, they make positive marks on their lives, companies, coworkers and loved ones … but not excuses.  So as you build your career as a recruiter, you can have it one way or the other: you can make excuses – or you… Read more »

Moonlighting in Talent Acquisition: It’s Not Okay

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The continuing trend toward increased remote work has many benefits, for both employees and employers. But it has emboldened some workers – including those in recruitment – to disengage from their primary companies, and that’s not okay.  Duplicity Doesn’t Look Good on You  Having a side hustle to earn more money is a necessity for… Read more »

Four Easy Ways to Better Prioritize Your Day

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A recruiter’s work is never done, right?   And sometimes, it feels nearly impossible to juggle all the tasks, projects and challenges on your to do list without dropping at least one of them and resulting in an epic fail.  The key is learning how to align your priorities to your workday – and your life.  … Read more »

Are You a New Recruiter? 4 Ways to Jump Start Your Career

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A career as a recruiter offers a unique set of challenges – and rewards. Every day on the job is different, as situations and the clients and candidates you work with change. And, you truly get to make a difference. You help job seekers find work that not only provides for themselves and their families,… Read more »