We’ve all heard horror stories about Headhunters and perhaps you even have a few of your own to share (I know I have!). But it’s important to note that not all of us are bad. …
Social Media is a powerful tool … for good and for evil. As quickly as it can boost your presence, it can also tear it down. What you post on your social media profile can put you out of the running for a job you want, or even cost you one that you already have.
This week’s Marketing Magazine has come out with its annual 2012 Salary Benchmarks. Always a terrific issue. Marketing asked IQ PARTNERS managing partner Bruce Powell to share his thoughts on hiring trends for the next…
It’s a major frustration for jobseekers. You think you’re in line for a great job. You’ve polished your resume and social media profiles until they sparkle. You’ve either spoken to or met with your recruiter…
You believe you’re perfect for the job and, after a terrific interview, the employer seems to agree. So you’re in the final stages of the screening process and it seems like you’ve got the new job in the bag. But hold on, don’t get ahead of yourself yet. There are still things that could cause the employer to rethink making you an offer. Here’s what NOT to do:
At IQ PARTNERS, we’re no different than anyone else; we were rookies in business once ourselves. And, like every other person starting out, we had very little knowledge of recruiters and what to say to them when they called. Over time, and with the help of some good mentors, we learned how headhunters can have a profound & positive impact on our career and that building a trusting and helpful relationship with the good ones opened up new, more rewarding avenues.
Did you know that you can optimize your LinkedIn profile so that you show up in more job searches? If you optimize your own LinkedIn profile you will show up higher on the list of…
By Bruce Powell, Founder & Executive Recruiter In today’s uncertain economic climate, it can be hard to predict which companies will be around for the long haul. However, the recent excitement of the arrival in…
By Bruce Powell Business leaders don’t think twice about engaging an outside expert for legal advice or accounting assistance but many of these same corporate managers will balk at the cost of engaging an outside…
