Video interviews are growing in popularity, even for local candidates. Employers, particularly large employers, are adopting video hiring practices because it enables the hiring team to cost and time-effectively evaluate a large field of candidates. This benefits candidates too. There are two major categories, recorded video interviews and live video interviews. Let’s review the basics and a few tips. Recorded / On Demand Video Interviews There are numerous software applica

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I’m not Irish, but, I know a few things about job search luck. In the spirit of the festive St. Patrick's Day holiday, here are my top five suggestions for increasing your job search luck. Get Found on LinkedIn Part of luck is being in the right place at the right time. The right place to be during a job hunt is LinkedIn. Did you know that 93% of recruiters scrutinize a candidate’s LinkedIn profile when before selecting candidates to present to a c

Your LinkedIn headline is critical for two reasons. When recruiters, employers, and others are reviewing profiles, you are relying on those precious 120 characters to define you. Secondly, keywords are critical if you want to be found by the employers and recruiters that utilize LinkedIn’s talent sourcing tools. How do you break through the noise? Writing a crisp, keyword-rich headline that defines your value is a great start. Is It Alright to Use the LinkedIn Default Hea