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The Brutal Truth About Interview Feedback: Why Job Seekers Must Learn to Love It—or Get Left Behind
If you’re out there hunting for a job, here’s something you need to hear: feedback isn’t optional. It’s the raw, unfiltered truth you can’t afford to ignore if you’re serious about getting hired. Executive recruiters see it every day—feedback turns good candidates into great hires, but too many job seekers resist it or dismiss it…
Read MoreExecutive Interview Hacks for 2024 – Nail Every Question and Land the Job!
In the ever-evolving landscape of the professional world, securing an executive-level position requires not only a robust skill set and experience but also the ability to effectively communicate and showcase these assets during interviews. As we step into 2024, job seekers aiming for executive roles must employ strategic approaches to leave a lasting impression on…
Read MoreBest Practices For Formatting Your Resume
As you embark on a job search, your resume is your main asset—one which you’re using to get noticed. Sloppy resumes aren’t getting you anywhere. To be successful, your resume should be framed, structured, and cleaned up to project the image of a professional who means business. You need to be both intentional and disciplined…
Read More“You’re On Mute”
Mistakes Made During the Video Interview Process By Jeff Herzog, President of FPC National Since the pandemic began, videoconferencing has transformed the way employers interview candidates. And while this technology has the potential to streamline the interview process, reduce costs, and broaden the candidate pool, it is also fraught with challenges and hurdles. In the…
Read MoreLeveraging Job References to Boost Your Candidacy
By Steve Margalit, FPC Many job seekers view the process of providing references to prospective employers as a burden. They see this task as a potential landmine that could only hurt their chances of landing their next job. But this is the wrong way to view references; candidates need to see their references as an…
Read MoreInterviewers: Bring Out the Best in Your Candidates
By Steve Margalit, FPC It’s perfectly natural: Many job applicants get flustered and tongue-tied on interviews. Others may be more relaxed, but they still do not know how to convey their value when speaking with a prospective employer. Does this mean they are not the right fit for your company? Hardly. Just because some candidates…
Read MoreJob Seekers: Boost Your Digital Presence
By Jeff Herzog President, FPC National In the digital age, job seekers have become a lot like companies in that their digital presence will often determine their success. Just as consumers analyze brands’ websites, social media content, and credentials before making a decision, so do employers when seeking a candidate to hire. This is especially…
Read MoreYou Think Hiring Someone Can Be Frustrating? Try Being a Candidate
Takeaways for the Hiring Manager to Sharpen Their Process By Steve Margalit, FPC National “We do not learn from experience; we learn from reflecting on experience.” – John Dewey. The hiring process, which is largely controlled by the whim of the hiring company (as it should be) does not always run as smoothly as it…
Read MoreHow to Build, Nurture, Manage, and Retain a Superstar Team
By Steve Margalit, FPC National Developing a high-performing workforce doesn’t happen by accident. It is the result of careful planning, the right management approach, and a human-centered organizational culture. To develop a superstar team, you must begin with the understanding that your workforce is the single most important asset in your business; it is the…
Read MoreWriting an Effective Resume
Generating Interest Is your resume being read or is it being put aside on indefinite hold? Why are some more effective than others? As strange as this sounds, most resumes are written without a clear understanding of their true purpose. Simply put, a good resume should motivate management to interview you. Generating interest is not…
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