by Kimberly Hochstetler | Oct 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
Question: How do hiring managers screen job applications? Answer: Each government organization can have a slightly different process for screening job applications, but the basics remain the same. Hiring managers or human resources staff briefly review all...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Oct 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
After a job interview, it’s important to follow up with the hiring manager. The most important step you can take to follow up after a job interview is to thank the interviewer for taking the time to meet with you and to reiterate your interest in the position....
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Oct 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
In today’s workforce, many employers say that there are certain personality traits that they look for in a candidate beyond just having the necessary skills. Leadership is one of those nebulous terms — you hear it all the time but it has various...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Oct 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average professional switches jobs every three to four years. But what if you’ve changed jobs two, three or four times within this time frame? Does it hurt your chances of receiving a job offer? A recent survey by...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Oct 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
According to a new CareerBuilder survey, both temporary and full-time employment is expected to be up in Q4, giving job seekers more opportunities to choose from through the end of the year. It’s fairly common knowledge that many companies – especially retail – bulk...