The Interview-less Job Hire
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Maya Ollson
- Nov 8, 2021
- 1 min
He Made it so Easy to say "Yes!"
I "met" Sam Cohen. a CIO-CTO looking for his next job to deliver business value and resiliency through technology assurance, at a...
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Maya Ollson
- Aug 9, 2021
- 1 min
Filling the Covid Void
Concerned about the gap on your resume? Covid has put many a hole in people's resumes. Recruiters most likely will understand that gap in...
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Maya Ollson
- Jul 26, 2021
- 2 min
From the Heart
A former client came back for help in applying to her dream job at her dream company. She had written a cover letter from her heart and...
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Maya Ollson
- Apr 13, 2021
- 1 min
Who Knows Yooooou? - Artificial Intelligence Screening Assessments
Some companies are using Artificial Intelligence to screen candidates. Candidates are invited, often without prior notice, to an online...
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Maya Ollson
- Mar 31, 2021
- 1 min
Less is best
Your confidence is hit hard when looking for a job, especially true during a pandemic. As a result, to ensure that the employer knows all...
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Maya Ollson
- Apr 2, 2020
- 1 min
Surprise - Employers are Hiring
As part of our business we survey candidates to document their job search success. We've just conducted one of those surveys and found a...
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Maya Ollson
- Mar 23, 2020
- 1 min
Some are ... Some aren't
Some employers are interviewing, some aren't. If offered an interview, take it. Learn how to interview well online and on the phone. This...
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Maya Ollson
- Mar 20, 2020
- 1 min
Our Attitude Will Mean Everything
Just as in job searching, our attitude in dealing with this global pandemic will mean everything. Is it scary? Absolutely! See yourself...
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Maya Ollson
- Mar 9, 2020
- 1 min
Sunday will never be the same ... and Go get 'em!
A Job Seeker reports that THE time to reach out to people on Linkedin is Sunday evening. He claims that he repeatedly gets responses from...
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Maya Ollson
- Mar 2, 2020
- 1 min
When scheduling a 2nd interview . . .
Asking you to come in for a 2nd interview indicates that the company is more seriously interested in you as a candidate. At this time,...
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Maya Ollson
- Feb 10, 2020
- 1 min
Cheat Sheet
It's difficult to recall all the things that you need to remember to excel in an interview. Here's an idea. Create up to 2 Cheat Sheets...
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Maya Ollson
- Feb 3, 2020
- 1 min
"Little Black book" - Improving Interviews
It can be difficult to remember 30-40 Accomplishment Stories. Our client's interviews were going okay, but he had trouble remembering his...
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Maya Ollson
- Jan 26, 2020
- 1 min
How much time?
To be successful in your search, you have to invest time. Devote 25-35 hours per week to your search. More than that and you risk burn...
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Maya Ollson
- Jan 13, 2020
- 1 min
Tell me about yourself . . .
Often an interview will start with this question. Give the interviewer a brief overview of your background and then ask a key question...
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Maya Ollson
- Dec 10, 2019
- 1 min
So why'd you leave your company?
This is one of three positioning statements that you must be prepared to answer skillfully. The employer is trying to determine if you...
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Maya Ollson
- Nov 25, 2019
- 1 min
Being Thankful
Thanksgiving is about being thankful for the bounty we have. But if you're searching for a job, you may feel that the glass is half empty...
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Maya Ollson
- Nov 18, 2019
- 1 min
A trick: Stay on top to attract Recruiters
Recruiters are looking to fill 10-40 jobs at a time, so they're on the job boards every week if not every day. Job boards indicate when...
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Maya Ollson
- Nov 11, 2019
- 1 min
Thank you for your Service . . . choosing your Next Step
My company and my family are so grateful for the role our military, veterans and families have played in our country and in our lives....
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Maya Ollson
- Nov 4, 2019
- 1 min
Crash and Burn
Most candidates, some months into their search, get bummed out and lose their productivity. This is due to unrealistic expectations -...
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