When job hunting, first identify those companies you would like to work for, then target those with a laser-focused determination and commitment. The opposite approach, applying to any company in the industry in hopes of landing a job, is shortsighted….

At Key Corporate Services, we send many candidates on interviews.  And, we are the first to acknowledge that interviewing is an unnatural experience. The stress of talking to someone about you can be almost overwhelming. You want to make a…

In this age of social media hype, the role a great LinkedIn profile plays in successfully landing a new job is increasingly important. An article in BusinessInsider.com recently highlighted ways you can enhance your profile to lure recruiters and hiring…

Okay, we all know how stressful an interview can be. You want to learn as much about the company you’re interviewing for as possible. So, when the end comes and the interviewer asks you if you have any questions for…

More and more companies are using video interviews to vet candidates either initially or exclusively. You may ask “Are they different from the traditional face-to-face interview? If so, how should I prepare?” A video interview has both similarities and differences…

Previous posts in this series: Personal Branding- it is everything when it comes to landing a job!  If you are job hunting, learn this mantra and repeat it daily..“PERSONAL BRANDING” your skills and expertise when applying for a new job…

Think about how often you “check out” someone digitally before you actually meet him or her in person.  In the Human Resource world, it’s become standard practice to check out a professional’s LinkedIn and social media profiles before considering them…

When looking for that new job, somewhere in the process you will faced with having to successfully answer that one question that is the most important of all..”Why should I hire you?” After all, we prepare for all the questions…

Researching a company before interviewing is a must. At the very basic, you want to know if the company matches your skills and career objectives. Additionally, thorough research can pay dividends during the interview as you point out some piece…

Strange as it may seem, some of the greatest salespeople struggle to promote themselves. Could the problem be humility or inability to see the skills or value they bring to the table? Promoting yourself confidently and professionally without coming across…