Career Advice Blog by Recruiters

When looking for a new job – a lot of time is spent working on the resume, getting it just right, tailoring it to the position you are applying to, making sure to cover all your bases and highlight all your achievements, BUT is it the most important thing? A resume will get you in […]

One of the most common things we coach people on at Skills Lab is how to have more confidence during an interview. Have you been caught off guard by a question or failed to recall that great experience from a few years back? You aren’t alone. Walking away from an interview and feeling like you […]

Listen, we’ve all been there. We aren’t being challenged in our current role. We know we need to look for the next opportunity, but aren’t sure or confident as to the next step. Here are some tips to get you started. Always consider internal opportunities. This is the easiest place to start. You already work […]

According to Glass Door, 3 in 5 employees did not negotiate salary. They found that 59% of American employees accepted the salary that they were first offered, and did not negotiate. The study also revealed that 1 in 10 successfully secured more money from a negotiation. Age and gender differences also played into negotiation rates […]

I know you’ve seen the “Hiring” signs in the windows of every business you frequent, and have decided maybe now is the right time to get back into the job market. No matter the reason you left the workforce, these tips will help you get back into the game: Get your Resume and LinkedIn profile […]

As a recruiter, I’ve helped people negotiate many things, including salary, vacation time, and flexible schedules – but the thing that stands out in my mind, is not the things they negotiate but how they do it. The best negotiators have confidence. They have practiced and honed their craft well before they negotiated their latest […]

Money is not the only thing you can negotiate when starting a new job. You need to consider what the other components are in the offer. Here is a list of things that you can negotiate: There I said it – everything is negotiable. Ok, maybe not everything (how much the company contributes to the […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of recruitment, some practices, like reference checks, seem to have fallen by the wayside. Long gone are the days when candidates would meticulously list references, and hiring managers would diligently reach out to gain insight into a potential hire’s capabilities. Instead, a trend has emerged where reference checks are deemed unnecessary […]

We work with clients on A LOT of resumes.  It is the starting point of your job search and sometimes your first impression to a company. There are 5 simple things that everyone can do to enhance their resume.  If we can help you with an A+ resume that you can be proud to show […]

Companies invest heavily in building attractive brands. They also often invest uncalculated time and resources into attracting and hiring great talent candidates. Yet many employers undermine these efforts through one surprisingly common practice: ghosting job candidates during the hiring process. This disappearing act—ceasing communication without explanation—does more than just frustrate individual applicants. It can significantly […]