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Making Your Resume Count in 6 Seconds or Less
What does your resume say about you? Does it say anything in addition to your contact information, your work history, your skills, and education? If your resume is cluttered, does that mean you’re...
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6 Things That Will Help You Stand Out During Your Job Search
One of our superstar recruiters was asked a simple question by a candidate, “How can I help make myself stand out among other applicants”, she felt inspired to address that very question. Standing out...
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It’s Resolution Time for Job Seekers and Employers
First and foremost, Happy New Year from the staff at The DAVIS Companies! The New Year is officially upon us, which means back to employment reality for many people. Thankfully our government has...
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Our Best Interview Tips, EVER
With the New Year comes the opportunity to start fresh on how you prepare and present yourself for a job interview – whether it’s with a staffing company or a direct employer. Here are some of our...
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Thank You Notes: Snail Mail or E-mail? – That is the Question…
As seen in our earlier blog, a simple thank you note, done correctly, can sometimes seal the deal and get you that new career opportunity. We all know now that it’s important to check your spelling,...
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Keep Your Eye On the Prize
Aside from recruiting, part of my time is spent at a local all-star cheerleading gym coaching kids whose ages range from six to eight years old. At the beginning of the season, the other coach and I...
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Positive Vibes: Just as Important to Interview Success as Your Resume
So there you are, on (or back on) the job market, attending interview-after-interview without successfully landing a position. After days, weeks or even months go by the disappointment can be a bit...
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A Positive Attitude Can REALLY Help you Get the Job
The Power of Positive Thinking-it’s an important topic which has been the subject of books and videos alike. There is new research being shared with recruiters about understanding the role between a...
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From Classroom to Cubicle: Finding Your First Job After College
It’s your senior year of college. Not only are you studying for exams, juggling extracurricular activities and spending time with friends, but you’re also trying to find your first “real” job....
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Charting Your Career Path: Landing Your Dream Job
Whether it’s your first internship or you are searching for that next big career move, your job search can be broken into two categories. The first, being how you can identify your “dream” company....
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Dear Santa, Here’s My Candidate Christmas Wish List
Dear Santa, I promise you—I’ve been really nice this year. With that being said, here’s my Recruiter wish list for Christmas. 1. Candidates being well-prepared for interviews. Santa, I am fully aware...
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Top 5 Most Popular Blogs of 2013 – Off the Cuff
I’m a little tardy to the blogs party on this one, but better late than never! 2013 was a great year for Off the Cuff. We published more than 100 blogs and saw a bunch of new contributors throughout...
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Are You Awkward When Having a Conversation with Strangers?
Do you ever find yourself having a hard time holding conversations with people you barely know? For example, when you’re at a networking event or meeting your girlfriend’s friends and family for the...
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My Favorite Interview Question to Ask
Some interviewers pride themselves on asking tough interview questions. Big Wall Street firms are known for asking crazy, odd thought provoking questions, like “If you were an appliance, what kind...
View ArticleHow to Dress for a Job Interview [VIDEO]
Hello from Hollywood! I just finished my first video shoot here at DAVIS! The video, entitled How to Dress for a Job Interview, discusses the ever-so-important dos and don’ts of interviewing. Together...
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Your Next Interview, It’s Not Just About You.
Often during interviews, candidates are asked questions about themselves. What is the greatest challenge you’ve faced and how did you overcome it? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Who is your...
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Job Seekers! Make Sure Your Resume Stands Out
As recruiters, we post new jobs almost every day with each posting bringing in anywhere from 20 to 100 applicants. It’s been said that a recruiter can read a resume and determine if it would be a fit...
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I applied to the job I wanted… Why didn’t I hear back?
Applying for jobs can be extremely frustrating. You fill out the extensive form, attach a resume, hit submit… and then what? Wait, pray, apply again? Here are some reasons to answer the question “Why...
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Persistence, Preparation and Professionalism for Your Job Search
Looking for a job is hard work, and finding a summer job is even harder work. However, if you go into your job hunt doing these 3 P’s – Persistence, Preparation and Professionalism – your chances of...
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My Top 8 Resume Pet Peeves as a Recruiter
As a recruiter, resumes are obviously vital in our search for candidate-job matches. A clear, concise, well-rounded resume can separate someone from the rest of the pack. That being said, there are...
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