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When did “Free” Job Hunting Get So Expensive?

Posted by amos on June 9, 2011

There’s a lot of saturation in the job market these days. The attention span of hiring managers has dropped from 20 seconds to around 9 seconds. As such it’s increasingly harder to get their attention – in a good way, that is. Acquiring the services of a professional career strategist or a dedicated...

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Resume Rejections: Five Common Mistakes

Posted by amos on December 28, 2010

An attention-grabbing and unique resume has always been emphasized as the one that usually gets an applicant the job interview. If you don’t know how to make one, chances are you’re going to need professional help. If you’d rather do your resume all by yourself, you can always get some useful tips...

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How To: Maximize Your Resume Viewing Potential

Posted by amos on October 22, 2010

Your position title field is used as the subject field of an email. Whether you are sending your resume via email or posting your resume on an internet job board, It is the first thing a hiring authority will see before even seeing your resume. Here is an example of how this works in layman’s...

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Job Search Strategies for the Executive: Stay on Top or Get Left Behind

Posted by amos on June 7, 2010

Ask yourself this very important question the next time you are looking for a career change: Who am I? Hopefully, some encouraging answers come to mind. Know yourself, your strengths and weaknesses before you decide on your next executive placement. It pays to be a little introspective. Ask around, read...

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Recruiter Amos Tayts: My Philosophy on Resumes

Posted by amos on June 2, 2010

About 20 years ago, I foresaw that the résumé would be the next evolution in the hiring process. At the time, the Curriculum Vitae (CV) was the norm. Résumé is a North American term coined from the Latin and French words meaning “re-take” and “summary.” It is the word we’ve chosen to define...

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“Take My Socks, Please!”- A Lesson on Dressing for a Successful Interview

Posted by amos on May 28, 2010

Personal story from recruiter Amos Tayts… I’ll never forget the ‘60s sci-fi story about the world ending because of the leading characters’ dirty fingernails. It reminds me of a personal story from when I first started in the recruiting industry, better known as headhunting back in 1995. A...

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Ride Your Natural Talents to Your Next Job

Posted by amos on May 25, 2010

Amy Bolyard worked as a human resources executive for mortgage broker company Equity Consultants, LLC, which was repeatedly named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Hot 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the Nation. She helped grow the company from the ground up to over 300 employees in the first three...

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Open Ended Questions For Your Interview

Posted by amos on May 11, 2010

Going after that big job also means big preparations if you truly intend on making a great first impression. This is the first step to developing your job interview skills. In this article, I will provide a rather unique approach to ensuring that you stand out from the other applicants applying for the...

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Getting into the Employer’s Frame of Mind with Your Cover Letter

Posted by amos on February 16, 2010

You don’t need an Ouija board, a crystal ball, or an alignment of the stars to tell your fate for your next job interview. Instead, rely on this one thing: knowledge. Before going into the interview, educate yourself on what goes on in employers’ heads and think of ways of making things easier for...

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The Nitty-Gritty of Resume Font, Size and Resume Formats

Posted by amos on February 3, 2010

It’s always good to stand out and make an impression. When entering the workforce, you should strive to be creative, unique and let your individual skills shine. However, one area where you don’t want to get too artistic is on your resume. Resumes actually do need to follow a rather standard resume...

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