Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Things continue to look good within the industry as far as hiring goes, regardless of all the negative news it seems. There is nothing I like more than to be able to spread good news and it seems the tail end of the year continues to be as busy as ever with hiring needs. Always a good sign when recruiters are kept busy with having many jobs to fill!

Trend wise, I am seeing a wide array of hiring needs. In the positions I am getting to fill these days. Still lots of needs for strong engineering and engineering management candidates along with several sales positions. I have not seen as many higher level executive positions come open these days, however they are still out there and I have seen more and more companies promote from within when these vacancies arise.

Many candidates think that things slow down this time of year...but nothing could be further from the truth. Don't let the holiday season allow you to think that hiring gets put on hold until the new year! Many companies are in a full push to close out the year strong with hiring top candidates and also in an effort to utilize remaining recruiting and hiring budgets.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving celebration! There is no better time of year to express to each of you how truly thankful I am for getting to work with you all. I am extremely appreciative of the wonderful professional relationships that have grown into close friendships with many of you in the industry!
Now more than ever with having recently started my own recruiting firm, I realize and appreciate all the more so, the incredibly amazing people that are drawn to this industry. It is an honor to work alongside each and every one of you!
Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday and Holiday season!

Tips for acing the interview

We all dread that big interview...nerves get jittery and we tend to overanalyze even the smallest detail. Here are some tips to go in prepared and ace that next interview.:
Be Concise
Interviewees rambling on is one of the most common mistakes you can make. Listen to the question, and answer the question, and answer it concisely. So many candidates hear a question, begin to answer then go off on a tangent and end without provising the answer to the question at all.
Provide Examples
It's one thing to say you can do something; it's another to give examples of things you have done. You should come and anticipate the questions you are going to be asked based on the requirement of the role. Think of recent strong strategic examples of work you've done, then when the question is asked, answer with specifics, not in generalities. You should say, ‘Yes, I've done that before. Here's an example of a time I did that…,' and then come back and ask, ‘Did that answer your question?'"
Be Honest
Somehow, candidates get the impression that it's best to try to dance around difficult questions. If you don't have a skill, just state it. Don't try to cover it up by talking and giving examples that aren't relevant. You're much better off saying you don't have that skill but perhaps you do have some related skills, and you're happy to tell them about that if they like.
Keep Your Guard Up
Even as well as you may feel you may have gotten to know the hiring authority after a handful of interviews...it is always best to keep your guard up. I am not suggesting not being yourself...but I am suggesting not to give away too much. Candidates all too often get a bit too comfortable and say or do things they shouldn't have during the interview process. Remember: Always maintain your professionalism.
Ask Great Questions
Nothing impresses more than a really good question that not only shows you've researched the company in general, but the specific job you're hoping to land as well. Do your research and go in prepared armed with knowledge about the company.