IT & Engineering Staffing Insights

The resume is the most powerful tool that a job seeker has to help them find a new position. Hiring managers look at dozens, if not hundreds of resumes every week, so creating a resume that accurately reflects not only your skills, but also your potential, is key. Here are three easy steps that will help you build the resume that hiring managers are searching for. 

Picture this: You just landed a great new job, one that is a vertical move in your career with a pay increase. How much better could it get? You accept the offer, and now you have to put in your notice at your current job. You’ve written your resignation letter and you’ve practiced what you are going to say. It’s nerve-wracking, but you gather your thoughts, go into your supervisor’s office, and resign.  Surprisingly, your boss makes a counter-offer, offering you a higher salary to stay at your current job. This may make you feel great and wanted, but I’m about to give you three reasons to say “No, thank you.” 

Finally! You get that interview request you’ve been waiting on for the past two weeks. Good for you, but that was the easy part. Now it’s time to prepare yourself for your interview to ensure a well-received and memorable experience for the employer, putting you at the top of the candidate list.

What you do after an interview is just as important as the interview itself. Here are some tips to navigate this phase, starting before you’ve even said goodbye to your interviewer.