Recruiting at Microwave Speed
The Tex-Mex restaurant chain Baja Fresh has a sign on the wall for their customers “Baja Fresh food cannot be made at microwave speed.” A Trademarked statement immediately positions its … Continued
Author: Emil Gerardi
How To: Resign Before Beginning a New Job
Arguably the worst part of taking a new job is telling your boss you’re moving on. You may be feeling a knot of dread in your stomach even vaguely thinking … Continued
Why Hiring Managers Expect Direct Follow-up
It used to be that hiring managers might be upset if a recruiter shared their email address with a candidate. Now they expect direct follow-ups from people they interview. So, … Continued
The Art of the Follow-Up Email
“Hiring managers yearn for people who demonstrate determination and follow-through. In addition, companies want people who want the job, want to work there, and are motivated to express that.” – … Continued
1st Interview Etiquette
“What do you know about our company so far?” An unprepared answer to this question is a common reason the first interview fails before it begins. The first touch with … Continued
The #1 Best Interview Advice
Make it about them. Be legitimately interested and curious about the company’s goals, problems, and needs. Many people go into interviews and immediately try to uncover the “What’s In It … Continued