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References - The Final Frontier

References – The Final Frontier

By Travis Medley | June 24, 2010

You applied to a position and have run the interview gamut – you’ve had an initial phone screen, a follow-up phone screen, an initial in-person interview, a follow-up in-person interview, and a final interview – Phew! You’ve talked about your career, your ambitions, your salary requirements and your future. You love them and they love…

18 Things You Need to Know for Job Hunting Success

18 Things You Need to Know for Job Hunting Success

By Travis Medley | March 15, 2010

We recently attended a meeting for job seekers in the biotech industry during which a panel of senior Human Resources professionals answered questions and provided insight for people looking to find work within biotech. The points that they shared were not all that different from what we have discussed in previous blogs, but I think…

Protecting Your Professional Image in the 21st Century

Protecting Your Professional Image in the 21st Century

By Travis Medley | February 26, 2010

We all know how important image is to a job search. It’s crucial. This is why we wear a nice suit and print our resumes on thick paper. It’s all about image. And yet, sometimes job seekers fail to remember the image that they are presenting on the internet. Be careful about what you Tweet!…

How NOT to Receive Phone Calls in Your Job Hunt

How NOT to Receive Phone Calls in Your Job Hunt

By Travis Medley | February 8, 2010

Being in the recruiting business, we make a lot of calls to candidates each day. And you would be surprised how many job seekers have put a lot of thought into their resume, but fail to follow through by ensuring a professional phone experience. Remember that when a hiring manager calls you, it is your…

How To Shine in a Job Interview

How To Shine in a Job Interview

By Travis Medley | September 30, 2009

If you mastered my ‘Nailing Your Phone Interview” tips, you will, of course, now be preparing for your face-to-face interview. So you will be glad to know that I have some killer tips for that too! Often, it’s the subtle nuances and attention to detail will make the choice clear for a hiring manager. So…

How To Nail Your Telephone Interview

How To Nail Your Telephone Interview

By Travis Medley | September 16, 2009

The past five years has seen the “phone screen”, where employers interview a large number of candidates over the phone then choose who they’d like to invite for a face-to-face, become an often-used tool. This is unfortunate because it only allows the candidate a short period of time to convey their skills and strengths and,…

Job Hunting: Wake Up Your Village

Job Hunting: Wake Up Your Village

By Travis Medley | August 14, 2009

When you are searching for a job, sitting at home mailing out resume after resume might work. But if you get everyone in your village out on the hunt for you your chances of success are greatly increased. Your village is everyone you are connected to in your industry. People love to help others in…

Should You Use a Recruiter?

Should You Use a Recruiter?

By Travis Medley | June 18, 2009

Q: Is there a place for a recruiter in your job search strategy? A: A huge, underscored, emphatic YES Recruiters should have a prominent place in anyone’s career decisions. They are, after all, professional networkers whose job it is to make the “match” between company and candidate. They know the lay of the land and…

How to Make Your Resume Impress

How to Make Your Resume Impress

By Travis Medley | June 2, 2009

Now that you know who you are trying to impress with your resume, it’s time to focus on how it looks and reads. Remember,.this is NOT the venue to display your creativity. They key is to keep it simple and clear. Follow a simple format that is easy to read – remember that your audience…

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