Articles: Insight to today's job scene

ARE YOU LEGAL?

Categories: Interviewer Tips — Tags: , — by jpwhitaker on November 5, 2007

by Janis Whitaker, JP Whitaker & Associates

There is a lot of talk about what an interviewer should ask during an interview. But, do you know what NOT to ask? Take this short quiz and find out. Can you ask…

1. How old are you?
2. What schools have you attended and when?
3. Do your [...]

PREPARE FOR YOUR INTERVIEW: 5 EASY STEPS

Categories: Job Seeker Tips — Tags: , — by jpwhitaker on October 26, 2007

by Janis Whitaker, JP Whitaker & Associates
Here are 5 easy, but important steps to complete before you arrive at your next interview:
1. Review your job competencies and skills. I am not talking about job titles or the duties you have performed, but what skills were needed to perform those jobs. For example, an executive secretary [...]

THE 8 SECOND RESUME

Categories: Job Seeker Tips — Tags: , , — by jpwhitaker on

by Janis Whitaker, JP Whitaker & Associates
     Ever wonder how important your resume is in catching the eye of a company? Recently, I was talking with a recruiter. He informed me, he spends an average of 8 seconds looking at each resume! He skims the page looking for key words (particular skills, degrees, and experience)and [...]

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