If you are currently unemployed and looking for another job, it’s easy to fall into the rut of procrastination.  After all, looking for a job is WORK. And, if you have lots of time on your hand, it’s tempting to…

In the world of interviewing, there are some commonly asked questions that, if you know ahead of time, can be answered correctly and thereby improve your chances of making the right impression.  If you’ve ever been in an interview yourself,…

As a major recruiter for Industrial Chemicals, Key Corporate Services follows the fortunes of the Chemical Industry closely. And a recent press release by Boston Consulting Group about a surge in growth in the industry caught our eye. The article…

When recruiters interview candidates, one of the soft skills they often look for are problem-solving skills.  If a resume and a strong interview by the job applicant demonstrate an ability to resolve complications in the workplace, the interviewer is likely…

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As the economy improves, employers are faced with the challenge of not only finding great employees but keeping them. Recent surveys indicate that upwards of 75% of the American workforce is at least “open” to the idea of a new…

When applying for a job online, the deciding factor that determines whether your resume gets into the hands of an actual person often depends on the proper use of keywords throughout the resume.  I know, it may not sound fair,…

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Previous posts in this series The Three most important skills to highlights in any job interview- Skill #1 Communications In just about any interview, the hiring manager is going to try to ascertain how adept the candidate is at problem…

Hiring managers use behavioral questions during an interview to determine a  candidate’s skill levels, work ethic, competence, attitudes, and work style. They differ from the usual questions in that they are formatted in the S.T.A.R. format. Such a format would pose…