By Khalilah Starks You’ve submitted resume after resume and finally get a phone call offering you the chance to interview for that golden career opportunity. Being a savvy job seeker, you strategically put off the topic of compensation until you’re offered the position. Then, the day comes that you’ve been waiting on. You’re offered the job! [...]
By Khalilah Starks Have you ever met a person that was so engaging that they immediately commanded your attention within the first few seconds of the initial meeting? Well, in today’s fast paced world, you only have a few seconds to engage and ignite the spark needed to initiate a lasting connection. Whether you’re introducing yourself [...]
By Khalilah Starks This week, I’ve heard some great success stories about networking that I simply must share! These stories were shared with me by professionals who have successfully used networking as a tool to uncover awesome career opportunities. I hope that you enjoy them as much as I did! And, of course, I encourage you [...]
By Khalilah Starks Ask anyone searching for a job right now…the market is tough. And, with so much competition for the few positions posted on popular job boards such as Career Builder and Monster, it can seem like resumes are being sent to a bottomless black hole resulting in minimal response from employers. However, companies are [...]
By Khalilah Starks You have 30 seconds before your interviewing fate is decided by a recruiter. So, your resume must quickly grab their attention – your first impression must be your best impression. A well written resume is crucial in landing a job in today’s increasingly competitive job market. And, while the job market is improving, [...]
By Khalilah Starks Since the inception of my blog, I’ve done a couple of posts about useful strategies to employ when writing an effective resume. Today, I'm going to take it a step further by showing an example of a well written resume that has received lots of attention from recruiters. Here’s the story – Jane [...]
By Khalilah Starks A savvy job seeker knows that every employer has specific needs and that the employer must be convinced that he/she can fulfill those needs in order to successfully land a job. But, in order to fulfill them, you’ve got to do your homework to determine the employer's needs. Your task is to figure out what they really want and [...]
By Khalilah Starks At some point, we’ve all looked for employment. And, with resume submission after resume submission, there’s nothing more frustrating than silence – the absence of a ringing phone with an employer on the other end. With the current economic climate being so challenging, competition is fierce. But, not impossible to beat. So, if [...]
By Khalilah Starks Punctuality. Companies love it! It shows your interest, enthusiasm, and professional maturity. So, it’s very important that you show your ability to be punctual from the very beginning – starting with the interview. It’s best to arrive 5 to 15 minutes ahead of your scheduled appointment. Any sooner and you’ll run the risk of being [...]
True Story. Back in my human resources days, I interviewed a candidate for a position on a Thursday. She was a mediocre candidate, but, certainly in the running for the position. I received a thank you letter from her the very next day – very nice. Recruiters like enthusiastic candidates and nothing says enthusiasm like a [...]