Here's the best way to approach someone you've worked with, whether that be a professor, old boss, current supervisor, or career counselor—and ask to use them as reference for years to come....Continue Reading
LinkedIn is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms today with, according to Hootsuite, two professionals joining LinkedIn every second, 3 million American jobs posted every month, and 45% of LinkedIn users in upper management (AKA: vice presidents, directors, and C-suite members). In case it wasn’t already clear, it’s crucial for young career professionals to...Continue Reading
The job hunt is overwhelming — and you're not alone. Although there's no blueprint for landing a job, there are things you can do to better set yourself up to stand out to recruiters and find a job that suits you....Continue Reading
Every company reps the whole “work hard, play hard” trope, but for TEKsystems, a leading provider of IT staffing, talent management and services — that mantra is the real deal. They deploy over 80,000 IT professionals to 6,000 client sites annually, but as for their internal hires, well, it takes a special kind of candidate to fit in with...Continue Reading
Are you a recruiter interested in connecting with diverse intern, entry-level, and mid-level talent? Join our community for free: findspark.com/employers Note: the article was originally published in 2016 and updated over time. Please check LinkedIn directly for the current profiles of people included in our article. Your first professional point of contact online is your LinkedIn...Continue Reading
So you have an interview. Congratulations! It’s difficult enough to even get a recruiter to look at your resume, let alone get them to call you to “come in and meet.” Here’s an interview checklist to make sure you are prepared for the big day. Like to print things out? 1. At least 10 copies of...Continue Reading
