Recruiters are in a unique position, in that what we do is neither purely art nor purely science. It isn't always about the 'best' resume, the pedigree school, or the numerous accolades. Occasionally different attributes cloud the clear-cut decision based on skills,...
It is a tough shift for some to segue from an enlisted or commissioned member of the military to a civilian. What is lost in the transition process is how valuable a Veteran is! What would make that individual marketable in the work place you ask? Let me paint you a...
“What’s the one thing I need to do to stand out among so many applicants?” That is the question – after speaking engagements, webinars and Twitter chats – that I get most often from young careerists. Beyond the first-handshake meeting, I rarely know the passions,...
For many of us, public speaking is something we dread (think of the little boy with glossophobia in the Google commercial). Statistics estimate that 75% of the population has a fear of public speaking. But public speaking is a fact of life and an important skill to...
If you’re an international relations (IR) student looking for ways to jumpstart your career, ask yourself how much real-world experience you have. Many IR-related positions, including Federal Service Officers, press secretaries, and social research officers, require...
A career in the U.S. Department of State requires a series of mandatory specialized skills, and therefore the selection process is hyper competitive. Each year, thousands of U.S. citizens apply for a handful of positions. In addition to the standard application...
The field of public health focuses on improving the health of communities through education, research and advocacy. Public health professionals work to prevent epidemics and the spread of diseases, protect against environmental hazards, promote healthy behaviors and...
The healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the U.S. The number of healthcare jobs is expected to grow faster than in any other field – by approximately 26 percent by the year 2020. Many of the estimated 5.6 million new jobs will be in the...
We’ve all read about the huge impact social media is having across a range of business functions. Recruiting has certainly been transformed. But what are the implications for you as a candidate? What do you need to be doing differently in the current jobs market,...