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401(k) –Myth Busters—The Five Things You MUST Know

The unemployment rate is still north of 9%, real unemployment in the double digits, and shadow unemployment is even higher! Did you know that there is a lot of your money parked in your ex-employer’s 401(k) and profit sharing retirement plans?

Twenty-five of the most frequently asked interview questions

Secrets of successful interviewing: Bonus Information

It is very important that you understand the content on your resume inside and out. You need to anticipate questions the interviewer will have regarding any weaknesses in your resume—for example a short stay with a past employer or a period of unemployment. On the flip side, be prepared to discuss in detail the accomplishments listed on your resume.

Well-trained interviewers will be very conversational and ask questions about your past experience and how it relates to the open position. They will check your response by following up with direct, situational and behavior-based questions; however, even the most skilled interviewers will throw in some generic frequently asked interview questions.

SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWING CHAPTER 1: PITFALLS

Common mistakes made in interviews

The information I will share with you within the pages of this book comes directly from real life experience. I have worked with many candidates with great experience and accomplishments who did not get the job or promotion they wanted due to their lack of interview skills. Surprisingly, many of them had sales and sales management backgrounds and thought a good personality, sales skills and solid work experience were all they needed to get the job or promotion they wanted.

How To Write A Proper Thank You Letter

At Cutting Edge Recruiting we understand the importance of standing out in a crowd and a properly written thank you letter or e-mail works wonders in broadcasting your professionalism and your networking skills. Perhaps most importantly you communicate that if hired you bring strong follow-up skills to the position.

After your interview is certainly a time to separate yourself from the rest of the candidates. We have worked with many candidates that have won their positions based on professional follow-up and well written thank you letters to all of the hiring managers and recruiters that were involved in the process. Most candidates tend to struggle with thank you letters or e-mails beyond the first paragraph. The first one is easy as you are merely thanking the person for his or her time spent with you. If you feel you are less than an accomplished writer this is often enough however, if you would like to make more of an impact I suggest three additional paragraphs.

Common Job Interview Questions

Interviewers will ask questions so that they can understand your background, experience, skills sets, and gain a better understanding of how you may or may not fit into the overall culture of the company. Make sure that you know the information on your resume well as any dishonesty is a deal breaker. We recommend that you anticipate any information on your resume that may be questioned and prepare on how you will respond to them in advance. A few examples are: short stays at previous positions, highlighted accomplishments, and gaps in your background. Remember that our objective is to gain interest in you as a candidate for the desired position.

5 behind the scenes Reasons You're Not Getting Hired

If you're job hunting you're surely aware of the most common no-nos: showing up for the interview ten minutes late; answering your phone during the interview; handing over a resume filled with typos; using a unprofessional e-mail address; failing to demonstrate you've researched the employer; bad-mouthing your last boss; neglecting to follow up. You're not doing any of that, right? Of course not.

But you may not have considered some of the less-discussed, under-the-radar issues. Give this list a look and ask yourself, "Do any of these sound like me?"

Cutting Edge Recruiting Solutions Job Interview Preparation

“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail”

-John Wooden

Preparation is essential to any successful interview. No detail should be overlooked or taken too lightly as the old adage says, you only get one chance to make a first impression. Below is an outline or formula to assist you with preparing for your next interview but first let’s discuss some of the basics before you arrive at the interview.

Cutting Edge Recruiting Solutions Resume Writing Tips

Your resume has only a few seconds to impress - or to end up in the trash. Below you will find several tips and common areas of concern to help you navigate the revision or creation of your Resume.

A strong resume needs a solid foundation, great organization and, most importantly, CONTENT. Take some time to prepare the content before writing your resume. Identify your skills, interests, achievements and career goals before putting the document together. Keep in mind that most recruiters and hiring managers are looking at your skills for a specific job. It is always a good idea to have several versions of your resume or to tailor your experience to a specific job opening. Consider that experienced recruiters will look at your recent work history before anything else. If you do not meet the criteria, you will often not be selected to interview. Having important keywords within the body of your resume, not just under your summary or skills section, are essential to getting noticed quickly.

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid In Your New Job

You have finally secured that new job!!! You want to make sure you create the best first impression AND set yourself up for long term success by investing in building trust and credibility from Day 1.

Here are the top 10 things new leaders/new employees should avoid: