by Irene Marshall | Sep 23, 2021 | Interviews
When I was a recruiter, sometimes I had to tell a candidate something personal that was uncomfortable. But I wanted to help them so they could put their best foot forward in an interview. 1) SMOKING: One time I interviewed a guy who clearly had a smoke...
by Irene Marshall | Aug 31, 2021 | Interviews, Resume Writing
When I was a recruiter, every one person I met was nervous for some reason. This was true whether they had a job or were unemployed. The receptionist would call and let me know the candidate was in the lobby. When I reviewed their resume again, I tried to find...
by Irene Marshall | Feb 5, 2021 | Interviews
All of us are getting used to doing much of our work with other people through Zoom meetings. Yes, it is not as good as being together in person, but it is necessary given the current problems with COVID-19. People need to stay home to stay healthy, so...
by Irene Marshall | Nov 6, 2020 | Interviews
To see where you’re heading, it’s always a good idea to take a look back from where you came. From 1999 to 2003, I was a recruiter with Robert Half. It became the foundation of the work I do today as a professional resume writer, career coach and interview...
by Irene Marshall | Oct 2, 2020 | Interviews
Do you know who will actually make the decision about hiring you or not? The answer to this question is a vital part of good interview preparation. Who is the decision-maker, and what is that person’s job? It might seem to be an obvious question, but sometimes people...
by Irene Marshall | Aug 7, 2020 | Interviews, Resume Writing
Have you ever done an inventory of the accomplishments in your life? An accomplishment is something notable that you have successfully completed. They can be both personal and professional, big and small, be recognized by other people, or just something you know about...
