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I've been on the hunt for my next role for about a month and a half now. A quick observation – the state of candidate experience is... not cute. 😵💫 I might be spoiled from working with a high-functioning Recruiting team at FullStory, or maybe I just have high standards from being a Recruiting Coordinator and later managing our Candidate Experience team, but y'all. We can certainly do better. I firmly believe that... ✨ EVERY candidate deserves an update on their application within a reasonable amount of time. If it's a no, it's a no. But ghosting is rude, especially in a day and age where your ATS system should be able to automate bulk rejections. Use your tools to your advantage in building a best-in-class experience! ✨ Your role location should be accurate. If you change directions and decide a role ought to be based somewhere specific, send an update. #cleariskind ✨ Application questions are useful when you're receiving a high volume of candidates (like, ahem, during a spree of layoffs); but why do we need so many? They aren't a replacement for an interview – keep them tight and aligned to the minimum qualifications. ✨ Your communications should tell a candidate who you are. Personalize them. Include easter eggs with pertinent information about your company or what it's like to work for your organization! ✨ This one is just a pet peeve, but can we stop using the word "fit" when it comes to candidates? People come in a whole host of varieties and they don't always fit the mold; sometimes they break it. Look for your best "match" instead. 🙃 The application process is where you make your first impression with candidates. People always will remember a poor experience; why not try to give them a good one?

After speaking with thousands of candidates, I can confidently state that most of us do not love getting interviewed for a job. While some recruiters and companies do a wonderful job of making the experience as seamless as can be, the pressure of having to deliver in a limited time span and being evaluated on just a fraction of our skills is frustrating. Add to this our not-so-peachy economy with its never-ending layoffs—pushing countless talented people into overly busy hiring funnels—it’s a bit of a nightmare, really. As a recruiter, I would spend a considerable amount of time reassuring candidates that feeling nervous wasn’t something they were at fault for or that they had to turn off. If someone would reach out to share their worries, I’d send them a list with tips. I kept revising the list according to their feedback and added some extra bits to it more recently, after a training. You can find the list in the slides below (did you know you can download them?). Not all tips will be effective for you—but if you are looking to feel more confident when it comes to interviewing, some of them might help. And please forward them to anyone who might be struggling to find a job at the moment. The list doesn’t include the most obvious tip: thoroughly prepare—because it deserves its own post. I’ll create that one shortly. In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. #interviewtips #recruitertips #personalgrowth #resourcing

🌟 I’ve noticed lots of new followers! Hi! 🌟 I’m Amber, a resume writer and I’ve helped everyone from grads to C-suite execs land their next gig. I got into this by helping my family through layoffs, and turns out, I’m weirdly obsessed with transforming ‘okay’ resumes into compelling personal brands that stand out. It’s that teacher energy! I love making people shine. Here’s what working with me looks like: 🤩 The “Not Your Average Resume” Process Crafting a GREAT resume that grabs interest takes time. I usually spend 6-10 hours getting to know your story, digging into your achievements, and tailoring it to the roles you’re after. I don’t do keyword-stuffed resumes ~ rather personalized ones built from scratch using custom questionnaires. 🆘We’re in This Together👩💻 I get it ~ resume writing can feel overwhelming, but I’m here to make it easy (and maybe even fun!). We’ll work through everything virtually, and I’ll guide you step-by-step, asking the right questions to bring out the best of your experience. 💡Rediscover Your Value Daily grind can dull your shine, but getting an outside perspective helps you rediscover your value. My clients often walk away with a resume that makes them proud and maybe a little awestruck by their own greatness! 🚫 “ATS Hacks”? No, Thanks! I rely on advice straight from recruiters and the job market to make sure your resume is on point. Nobody has time to apply to jobs for months?! That’s crazy. The goal is to get you in front of decision-makers faster with a resume that works in today’s market. 🎯 Results That Get You the Callbacks My clients see more interview callbacks, land competitive roles, and often get promoted faster than they expected. It’s all about positioning your unique skills and value in a way that stands out. 💸 Invest in Yourself (You Already Invest in Everything Else) We invest in so many things ~ gadgets, dinners, “make life easier” services. But when it comes to your career, it’s the best investment you can make. My pricing falls mid-range, with flexible options, because a resume that gets you hired is worth more than anything you can order off a menu. If you’re ready to refresh your resume and find that next opportunity, let’s chat! Together, we’ll get your resume where it needs to be to help you land interviews quickly. #ResumeRefresh #LeadershipRoles #ResultsBasedResumes #DataOverDuties #ExecutiveResume #ResumeWriter

As a recruiter, I want to share some advice with job seekers out there: There is zero need to differentiate on your resume or LinkedIn profile if you worked on-site or remote. Doing so only introduces bias into the application process. There is no need to explain why you were laid off at all. In most cases, assumptions are wrong and layoffs are not a reflection of your performance as an employee. Those giving contrary advice are out of touch and unaware of the current job market. Keep these tips in mind as you continue your job search. Your friend, @ Yuri The Recruiter XOXO #jobsearch #recruitingtips

In light of the recent layoffs, many talented professionals are finding it increasingly difficult to secure new job opportunities. The competition is fierce, and one of the biggest challenges is ensuring that your resume gets past the initial screening by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). To improve your chances, it’s crucial that your resume is ATS-friendly. This means optimizing it with the right keywords, formatting it correctly, and avoiding elements that could confuse the system. A simple yet effective step is to check your resume score using any reliable online tool. If your resume scores above 80 or ideally 85, you stand a much better chance of getting noticed by recruiters. Remember, you’re not just competing with other candidates; you’re also navigating the AI filters that could make or break your job search. Take the time to refine your resume, and you’ll increase your chances of landing that next opportunity.There are many free websites that help you check the ATS Score. Stay resilient and keep pushing forward. Better days are ahead!

A “career gap” does NOT DEFINE a person’s potential abilities…I have acquired quite a few LIFE skills since graduating college, but the BIGGEST thing that I have learned is that things very seldom go according to plan. In fact, you better buddy up with adaptability and resiliency if you want to make it in the real world. I was lucky enough to be the primary caregiver to our special needs for almost 13 years until he passed unexpectedly. I went from ASSUMING I would create a name for myself in business, to never getting the chance. My “day-to-day” life, was LITERALLY keeping someone alive. I watched as people set expectations for him-survival chances, life expectancy, cognitive awareness…all without ever actually GETTING a diagnosis. Did I just sit and watch it happen? No. I sent his medical records to the top doctors in the country, I researched relentlessly, and I challenged HIM to prove people wrong. And he did. Not one part of that was taught in my college business or design courses. The tasks that I completed as a special needs mom, are ones that I quite frankly underestimated for a REALLY long time. As mom’s, we “just do” whatever it takes for our kids. I compounded and administered a minimum of 16 meds daily, I advocated for his rights, and argued with insurance frequently. I didn’t sleep because I was always watching for seizures, changed gastric feeding tubes, and spent weeks in the hospital with him. After he passed away, I began navigating my grief journey. I had a daughter in kindergarten and twin 18 month old daughters to get up for every day…. But do you know what felt (feels) like adding insult to injury? Applying for jobs, and getting the feedback that I have no career experience. In anything. That BEING a special needs mom, or a mom in general, counts as nothing. It completely DEVALUES and MINIMIZES my personal situation, and moms in general. You are analyzing people based on snippets, not stories. I can guarantee you that as a mother trying to RE-enter the workplace, I am more dedicated than ever to learning new skills. I WANT to have a career that I truly love, and show my girls that it IS possible…Being a special needs mom made me more flexible, understanding, and accommodating than I probably ever would have achieved without our son. If someone WERE lucky enough to secure an interview, PLEASE know that they most likely are EXTREMELY passionate about being IN that position to which they applied. They are EAGER to learn! And if you MUST ask about the “career gap”, please remember, it is part of someone’s story…a part where the gap is getting wider. Be the employer that takes the chance to BRIDGE THE GAP! #careergap #momsholdvalue

⭐️ TIP TUESDAY ⭐️ Ask open-ended questions. This goes for recruiters, hiring managers, candidates, and everyone in between! To truly learn about what is important to a candidate or hiring manager, open-ended questions are key! Rather than asking "are you open to on site?" try asking "what sort of commute are you comfortable with?" This tells you what sort of restrictions a candidate may have, rather than finding out later in the process. Rather than asking "is this a new position?" try asking "why is this position open?" You can learn more about the potential opportunity and if the team is growing or potentially struggling with turnover. #tiptuesday #resume #interview #application #staffing #recruiting #nowhiring #joboffer

According to a recent article by Forbes, almost 40% of the job advertisements across various platforms are fake 🤡 Companies post these fake ads to collect resumes to meet their future talent needs, gather insights of the candidate market in case of potential layoffs, boost their employer brand and to stay relevant. Recruiters post these fake ads to gain traction and increase their following on LinkedIn. A recruiter who’s posted “comment interested” instead of providing a link or an email to apply at, is a walking 🚩 and have no intentions to hire. DO NOT waste your time and be smart with your job search strategy!! Follow for more tips around hiring and recruitment, or drop a DM!! 💬 #jobsearch #tips #hiring

This is the resume last year that helped me get multiple interviews and close to 4 offers during the peak of layoffs. There is so much noise going around that resumes have to look or be a certain way. However my resume was color coded, the format was different, and it did get through to the ATS-because the ATS is human (not robotic as people make it out to be). I got a lot of positive feedback from recruiters and hiring managers that my resume was clean, neat, and different and they loved how it listed out all my accomplishments and skillsets. As a recruiter now, I’ve screened hundreds of resumes. Some of different fonts, styles, and some even have pictures, but those candidates weren’t discriminated for how their resumes looked. They were advance to the interview round and got an offer regardless. Most hiring managers care more about the skill sets on your resume than they do about the design of it. Resumes to an extent do tell a story, but they don’t define nor showcase the potential a person may have. Different resumes work too and that’s why I partnered with Kickresume who is a platform that has over 40+ templates and has recently integrated an A.I. tool that imports your LinkedIn into a curated resume as well. Your resume is a first impression, but the lasting impression will be you as a candidate. Resumes don’t define the potential nor the job you’re capable of doing 🚀 #kickresumepartner