Why negotiating multiple job offers is a good thing There are a couple of common themes we see over and over when we work with job seekers. Most candidates avoid putting themselves in a situation where they are comparing multiple job offers. Candidates will interview with multiple companies all the time. When we see one … Continue reading Why you should pursue multiple offers, even when you don’t want the job
Applicant Tracking System, how to beat the job search filter
How to beat the Applicant Tracking System in your job search and why you need more than one resume
Illegal Job Interview Questions. How to handle the career ending landmine
Should you answer the illegal interview question? Your mom and your local HR rep would tell you that you don’t have to answer illegal interview questions. Here at CareerTracker, we say “Answer the question. Don't think twice, just answer the question!" Treat the question as if this were any other interview question”. We don’t just … Continue reading Illegal Job Interview Questions. How to handle the career ending landmine
How to match your job experience to the position of interest
Prioritizing your job experience Most resume's list a long history of work experience. In some cases, 10 plus years. Little known fact: You will be hired for your most recent experience. For most candidates, experience in the last 3-5 years will be the most relevant to the job of interest. If you are applying for … Continue reading How to match your job experience to the position of interest
Thank you email or hand written note? A recruiter explains which one is more effective
Is the thank you card the way to go? Email or handwritten note? Last week we blogged about whether or not you should send a thank you note after a job interview. You can read about the effect a well-written thank you note can have here. Just as importantly, you can read about the impression candidates … Continue reading Thank you email or hand written note? A recruiter explains which one is more effective