Should You Hire Based on Enthusiasm?

It’s a problem just about every hiring manager has faced: Candidate A is fresh out of college, with no work experience to speak of, but is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the company. Candidate B has all the experience and qualifications you could ask for, but seems less than eager about the job. Who do… Read more »

Four Ways to Connect With Your Interviewer

Almost everyone has experienced a job interview that Just. Went. Nowhere. The problem? You didn’t connect with your interviewer. While no one is going to connect with every single interviewer, there are a few (almost) foolproof ways to click with interviewers early in the interview, which is the first step at landing the job you… Read more »

Hiring Outlook: Oregon

Oregon hiring managers, the news is good — both job growth and population growth in the state’s biggest metro hubs are looking up. Where the People Will Be Create great jobs, and great candidates will follow. Even if your company isn’t planning an expansion, if you’re in Oregon’s metro areas, you can take advantage of… Read more »

What If Your References Won’t Respond?

For many job hunters, one of the hardest parts of the search is choosing professional or personal references to share with potential employers. So when a reference goes incommunicado, many job seekers ignore the problem and hope it goes away. It probably won’t go away, but your job options might suffer — if your reference… Read more »