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4 05, 2018

Link Roundup: Mastering the Job Search Process
Link Roundup: Mastering the Job Search Process

Link Roundups

Link Roundup: Mastering the Job Search Process

Anthony Troia2018-05-04T12:26:24-04:00Categories: Link Roundups|Tags: boss, career, job hunter, job offer, job search, linkedin, negotiation, networking, salary|0 Comments

Coordinating a job search can be an exhausting process. You have to track all of your applications, write cover letters, go on interviews, and much more. That's a lot to keep up with, especially if you are already working. So, this week's Link Roundup is all about how you can master the process of searching for a new job! 5 Tips to Become a Powerful Job Hunter If you want to become a better job seeker, this is a great article to read! It has some great tips and tricks that will help you improve your job search tactics. One [...]

16 03, 2018

Link Roundup: Preparing for a Modern Job Search
Link Roundup: Preparing for a Modern Job Search

Link Roundups

Link Roundup: Preparing for a Modern Job Search

Anthony Troia2018-03-16T10:30:29-04:00Categories: Link Roundups|Tags: hiring manager, job hunter, job interview, job interviews, job market, job search, job seeker, networking, Recruiters, Recruiting, resume, resumes, social media, tired|0 Comments

Recruiters and hiring manager are constantly adapting new tactics to revolutionize the hiring process. To stay competitive, candidates also need to understand how that process is changing, and what they can do to stay up to date. Today's Link Roundup features plenty of actionable advice you can use in your job search regarding resumes, interviews, networking, and your online presence. Start preparing for your modern job search here! U.S. Job Market Tightening, Inflation Steadily Rising The job market has continued to push along strongly, with fewer and fewer US citizens filing for unemployment. Also, the unemployment rate has reached a [...]

7 10, 2016

Link Roundup 10/5/16: LinkedIn News & Finding a Career Path
Link Roundup 10/5/16: LinkedIn News & Finding a Career Path

Link Roundups

Link Roundup 10/5/16: LinkedIn News & Finding a Career Path

Anthony Troia2016-10-07T13:22:44-04:00Categories: Link Roundups|Tags: application, career advice, college grads, college graduates, donut, donuts, doughnut, Hiring, hiring trends, interview, interviews, job advice, job application, job hunter, job seeker, link roundup, linkedin, links, resume, resumes|0 Comments

Welcome back to another weekly link roundup! This week starts off with a big development on LinkedIn. It could be a game changer for how LinkedIn is utilized for recruiting and finding a job. Not to be left out, Facebook is also in the news for launching a new platform which can be read about as well. Enjoy! […]

14 09, 2016

Interview Q: Do You Prefer Working Alone or on a Team?
Interview Q: Do You Prefer Working Alone or on a Team?

Acing the Interview

Interview Q: Do You Prefer Working Alone or on a Team?

Anthony Troia2016-09-14T19:05:57-04:00Categories: Acing the Interview|Tags: career advice, employee, independent, interview, interview question, job advice, job hunter, job seeker, question, solo, team, work alone, work preference, work style|0 Comments

We all work in incredibly different ways. Some people have sticky notes posted everywhere around their desk. Others have a to-do list that they proudly check off each day. This also applies to whether you prefer to work alone or as a team member. This is something that can affect your job performance, so some companies will ask applicants during their interview process about it. It’s a question that can catch you off guard, especially if you fall into the ‘easy answer’ trap. We’ll talk about avoiding this misstep below. […]

29 08, 2016

The Best Apps & Resources for Job Seekers
The Best Apps & Resources for Job Seekers

General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers

The Best Apps & Resources for Job Seekers

Anthony Troia2016-08-29T12:24:02-04:00Categories: General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: blogs, business card, career, chrome, compensation, doodle, flipboard, flux, glassdoor, google chrome, HR, human resources, indeed, job hunter, job seeker, linkedin, Microsoft, microsoft office, networking, payscale, salaries, salary, session buddy|0 Comments

While we may have missed the hey day for the industrial revolution or the big tech boom, there is something we all are currently experiencing: The Age of the Apps. Applications on cell phones and web browsers can help you with pretty much anything, hence the saying ‘There’s an app for that.’ It stands to reason that there are some apps that would be extremely handy to job seekers, and that is what we’re going to discuss today! We’ve broken the sections below into 3 categories: Apps, Blogs, and Online Resources. […]

25 08, 2016

Silver Screen Career Advice: The Social Network

Anthony Troia2016-08-25T12:39:39-04:00Categories: Pop Culture Perspective|Tags: career advice, career tips, entrepreneur, job advice, job hunter, job search, job seeker, social network|0 Comments

When David Fincher’s ‘The Social Network’ hit screens in October 2010, it was strongly praised by critics. However, some believed it was a greatly dramatized version of what truly transpired. ‘The Social Network’ is based on the creation and founding of Facebook by Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin. Say what you will about the films accuracy, it does make for an interesting story. Also, the titular ‘social network’ is currently the powerhouse of all social media with 1.59 billion users. It offers some interesting career advice, which we will outline below. […]

22 08, 2016

The Top 10 Myths About Recruiting
The Top 10 Myths About Recruiting

All About Recruiters, Behind the Scenes

The Top 10 Myths About Recruiting

Anthony Troia2016-08-22T12:14:18-04:00Categories: All About Recruiters, Behind the Scenes|Tags: employee, employer, executive search, job hunter, job seeker, Myths, Recruiting, recruitment, top 10|0 Comments

Working in the recruitment and executive search industries, we commonly find out our clients and candidates have misconceptions about how the process works, and what exactly we do. In order to provide some clarification, our blog today will address some specific and popular myths. We hope this post provides some information and clarification! […]

27 07, 2016

Interview Q: What Are Your Professional Strengths?
Interview Q: What Are Your Professional Strengths?

Acing the Interview

Interview Q: What Are Your Professional Strengths?

Anthony Troia2016-07-27T12:26:15-04:00Categories: Acing the Interview|Tags: career advice, interviewing, interviews, job advice, job hunter, job seeker, strength, strengths, weaknesses|0 Comments

A few weeks ago we discussed confronting an interview question about your weaknesses. Now, it’s time to talk about the inverse: your professional strengths. Whereas a question about weakness could act as a trap, strengths are a different story. This question is more akin to a gentle volleyball set up for you to spike home for a point. Read on to you can make sure your answer lands in bounds. […]

15 07, 2016

Link Roundup 7/14/16
Link Roundup 7/14/16

Link Roundups

Link Roundup 7/14/16

Anthony Troia2016-07-15T12:18:30-04:00Categories: Link Roundups|Tags: advice, career advice, dream job, interview, job advice, job hunter, job search, job seeker, Myths, passion, promotion|0 Comments

Welcome back to our Weekly Link Roundup! This week we’re looking at everything from the downside of following your career passion all the way to feline job security. If anything between the range of those two topics interests you, read on! […]