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Does Volunteer Work Count on Your Resume?
The only certainty about the world of resume writing is that it is always changing. It’s hard enough to know what goes where the objective used to be and how far back to outline your experience, much less what to do with items such as volunteer work. But the good news is that what used…
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Why You Should Take Your Vacation Time
Permission To Pause: Goodbye Guilt About Taking Time Off Just because summer vacations are behind us- does not mean that the topic of time off is off of the table. If you are one of the United States employees who contributed to the 212 million un-used vacation days in 2017, you may be doing more…
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Beyond the Basics of a Background Check
Have you ever been so excited about the prospect of a new job (especially one that you really want) that you would do anything the employer asked? While most potential hires encounter prospective employers with good intentions, there are times when what is asked can be a red flag in the gray area known as…
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Acing the Interview – How to Answer the Dreaded Question
Acing the Interview – How to Answer the Dreaded Question We’ve all been there. Nervously awaiting the beginning of our first interview, when the interviewer starts with the dreaded: “So, tell me about yourself.” First of all, let’s discuss a few reasons why they chose to open the interview in this manner. Perhaps they haven’t…
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The Importance of Voice on a Resume
There are many resume writing guides available and even online templates you can use to create a professional resume. How you represent yourself on your resume, is almost as important as your actual skills and experiences. The first rule of thumb, is to NOT write your resume in first person. You may think it feels…
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5 Tips for Closing a Candidate in a Hot Market
The market in and around Silicon Valley has slowed somewhat, but still remains a major player in employment growth for the U.S. Companies still find themselves competing for candidates who have multiple offers. The recruiter can be a great help in closing a candidate. So, how do you, the hiring manager differentiate your opportunity to…
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Are Thank You Notes a Thing of the Past?
Are Thank You Notes a Thing of the Past? It seems like every part of the hiring process is done digitally these days. From submitting a resume, to filling out an application, to scheduling interviews, through to written offers. Interview etiquette from days of old would require you to snail-mail a nicely typed, perfectly formatted…
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How to Handle a Bad Interviewer
We all know there is much to do with the employment process that has very little to do with the potential employee. One of the most challenging situations job hunters face is the encounter of a ‘bad’ interviewer. Note that we use the term ‘bad’ lightly because the employer may not be bad; you simply…
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Keeping It Legal: What Is Acceptable To Ask
Keeping It Legal: What Is Acceptable To Ask At the PJF Group, we understand that the functional aspects of hiring are not always easy, and we appreciate employers who are committed to ensuring that hiring is accomplished efficiently and equitably on every level. You may have read our previous blog on ‘Keeping It legal: What…
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