Maya OllsonNov 8, 20211 minHe 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...
Maya OllsonAug 9, 20211 minFilling the Covid VoidConcerned about the gap on your resume? Covid has put many a hole in people's resumes. Recruiters most likely will understand that gap in...
Maya OllsonJul 26, 20212 minFrom the HeartA 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...
Maya OllsonApr 13, 20211 minWho Knows Yooooou? - Artificial Intelligence Screening AssessmentsSome companies are using Artificial Intelligence to screen candidates. Candidates are invited, often without prior notice, to an online...
Maya OllsonMar 31, 20211 minLess is bestYour confidence is hit hard when looking for a job, especially true during a pandemic. As a result, to ensure that the employer knows all...
Maya OllsonApr 2, 20201 minSurprise - Employers are HiringAs part of our business we survey candidates to document their job search success. We've just conducted one of those surveys and found a...
Maya OllsonMar 23, 20201 minSome are ... Some aren'tSome employers are interviewing, some aren't. If offered an interview, take it. Learn how to interview well online and on the phone. This...
Maya OllsonMar 20, 20201 minOur 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...
Maya OllsonMar 9, 20201 minSunday 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...
Maya OllsonMar 2, 20201 minWhen 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,...
Maya OllsonFeb 10, 20201 minCheat SheetIt'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...
Maya OllsonFeb 3, 20201 min"Little Black book" - Improving InterviewsIt can be difficult to remember 30-40 Accomplishment Stories. Our client's interviews were going okay, but he had trouble remembering his...
Maya OllsonJan 26, 20201 minHow 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...
Maya OllsonJan 13, 20201 minTell 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...
Maya OllsonDec 10, 20191 minSo 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...
Maya OllsonNov 25, 20191 minBeing ThankfulThanksgiving 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...
Maya OllsonNov 18, 20191 minA trick: Stay on top to attract RecruitersRecruiters 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...
Maya OllsonNov 11, 20191 minThank you for your Service . . . choosing your Next StepMy company and my family are so grateful for the role our military, veterans and families have played in our country and in our lives....
Maya OllsonNov 4, 20191 minCrash and BurnMost candidates, some months into their search, get bummed out and lose their productivity. This is due to unrealistic expectations -...
Maya OllsonOct 28, 20191 minBecome who you want to beA valued client just received the offer of a lifetime, but it was hard won. She had been frustrated with her job and had wanted this...