The Five Biggest Mistakes Job Seekers Make

The Five Biggest Mistakes Job Seekers Make

Source: Apex Systems Many job seekers are usually in a hurry to send their resumes for an open position, but the reality is recruiters get hundreds of applicants for each opening. To stand out from the crowd, you must identify the common mistakes job seekers make and...
5 Resume Truths in Today’s Job Search

5 Resume Truths in Today’s Job Search

Source: Apex Systems We constantly hear “I haven’t been in the job market in years and it seems like things have changed drastically” and “I keep applying to positions but I’m not hearing anything back.” When seeking a new job keep these five things in mind: Truth #1...
Pre Interview Exercise

Pre Interview Exercise

Source: Apex Systems Interview preparation is key to landing any job. There is the common advice to know the details of the job you’re interviewing for and how your skills fit into the role, but have you considered how to organize your responses to ensure you make the...
The Art of Crafting a Post Interview Thank You Letter

The Art of Crafting a Post Interview Thank You Letter

  Deliver a Quality Post-Interview Thank You Letter and Increase the Likelihood of Securing an Offer Source: Apex Systems I once had a Development Team Lead I was working with who had secured an offer tell me “I’m so surprised by this. Remember when I sent that...
Defeating Anxiety in Interviews

Defeating Anxiety in Interviews

Source: Apex Systems/ Jeff Baird, certified body language trainer, goal hacker, hiring manager and the anti-boring corporate trainer. Early in my career, I remember an interview with a director for a position I really wanted. He had a reputation for giving difficult...
Staffing Trends

Staffing Trends

  Source: Apex Systems Because staffing firms are competing for the same pool of limited resources, standing out from competitors in non-traditional ways will be a key for success in 2020. In a talent market with an increasingly low unemployment rate (3.6% as of...