Losing a job, especially when it is unexpected, can throw your career prospects sideways. You probably had no control over the events leading up to the termination. But, you certainly have control on how you handle the loss. As a…

At Key Corporate Services, we know the importance of matching a company’s culture to the values of the candidate. And, it’s a key factor in successful candidate placement. Companies have an easier time determining a match in skills and experience…

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….

Like other executive recruiters, Key Corporate Services measures success by the number of successful, long-term matches we make between employers and candidates.  While some of the matches happen fast and are smooth, many require time. Connecting the perfect candidate to…

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…