Recruiting Explained

  If you're at your wits end after sending out hundreds of job applications--and not hearing back, rest assured, it's not you. It's the state of the job market. People think that if they have the right qualifications, then they stand a change. That's not necessarily true. With job posting sites, what most people don't know is that it costs employers to post a job and it costs them every time someone clicks on that ad--not just applies. And everyone is free to apply! Imagine that you run a small store and you are hiring for a full time role. You want someone experienced with selling fabric and who can work 8am until 4pm every day of the week. You might think that people who only want to work weekends, or who do not have any retail experience with fabric might not apply. You'd be wrong. People will apply for anything. Peopel who live across the country might apply and ask you to relocate them in a few months. Sometimes people might apply and say they can only work...

 If you are applying for a job at a dental office, then you might have to take a drug test. Dental receptionists are not required to have as many verifications and credentials as a dental hygienist or dental assistant, but many dental office managers will require a drug test. Besides requiring a drug test, most dental offices will also require background check. This is to make sure that the person that they hire is not a criminal who will be a liability to the office. The deciding factor on if the job will require a drug test and a background check is the dental practice owner. Why Would a Dental Office Drug Test Employees? You might wonder why a dental office would drug test employees, when a corporate office—such as a investment bank or marketing firm—would not. It’s a interesting question, but one that has an answer. The difference between people who work in dental offices, be they medical staff such as Dental Assistants or dental front desk personnel, is th...

  Waste of Time, or A Viable Option? Finding a job can be stressful, espically when you dont know where to start. Thats where a temp agency can really help you out.  The way that a Temp agency works is as a middle man between you and employers, which means they already have connections that you might not have on your own. This can make the whole job search alot faster and less frustrating. One big reason to use a temp agency is that they can match you with jobs that fit your skills. Instead of applying to tons of places and hearing nothing back, the agency does some of the work for you. They also often have access to jobs that aren't even posted online, which gives you more opportunity. Another good thing is flexability. Temp jobs can be short-term or long-term, so you can try different types of work and see what you like. It’s also a good way to build experiance if your just starting out or switching careers. Overall, temp agencys can save you time, reduce stress, and open...

  Diploma mills might look like an easy shortcut, but they can seriously backfire on your resume. Employers often check where your degree comes from, and if it’s not from an accredited school, that’s a huge red flag. In many cases, it can cost you the job instantly—or even get you fired later if it’s discovered. It also comes down to trust. Listing a fake or low-quality degree makes it seem like you’re trying to cut corners, and that can make employers question your honesty. Once that trust is gone, it’s hard to get it back. On top of that, diploma mills don’t actually teach you much, so you may struggle to keep up in a real work environment. In the end, it’s just not worth it. You’re better off building real skills or earning a legitimate credential that actually helps your career. Here's a breakdown of the main schools in NYC that offer degrees, and how they are ranked. Tier 1 Schools in NYC -         Fordham, Columbia, NYU and CUNY – Hu...

  Your resume is the most important part of your job application process. Depending on how well you design a resume, you will have better or worse results when you apply for a job. This is one reason why there are so many resume writing services; many of which are overpriced or not reliable sadly. Even if you happen to be in a college that will prepare a resume for you (most city and state colleges provide free resume writing services) it’s not a guarantee that you will get a well formatted resume. And of course there are many online resume builders to choose from. Some job posting sites like Indeed allow people to submit their own resume or use a custom resume builder. The decision on what type of resume to use: custom resume builder or your own. There are some pros and cons to each method, which we can discuss below. What is the Indeed Resume Builder? Indeed is one of the most used job posting sites in the country. If you are searching for work, then you’re g...

 Yes, you can certainly reschedule a job interview. Whether or not this will create an issue and will sabotage your chances of getting that job is another topic. The fact is that there are times when you will need to reschedule an interview. And when that time comes, it’s important that you understand the whole picture: what happens if you do reschedule, how to best reschedule an interview via email, and what your recruiter likely things when you do reschedule. Overall, my main advice is to not reschedule an interview unless it’s absolutely essential. But if you must, let’s learn how to do it correctly. How To Correctly Reschedule a Jon Interview: The TL,DR Summary Always, always make sure that you give ample time. You never want to cancel at the last minute. This will mark you as a an unprofessional person and one who will never get the job. If you cancel at the last minute, don't be surprised if the recruiter never calls you back . I recommend that you gi...