Imagine not having to get up, get dressed, shower and run out the door all in time to drive, or bike or bus to work. All you have to do is roll out of bed quarter to nine and always be on time. Destination? Your home office. Sounds like a great idea right? How could…
With the holidays upon us and the New Year just around the corner, there’s a common assumption that this is not a good time of year to be putting your best efforts into looking for a new job. On the contrary, this is a perfect time for lots of constructive groundwork to be laid! If…
No one likes a manager who is constantly looking over your shoulder. Not only is this type of behavior annoying, but it could also stunt your professional growth. Keep in mind that your current manager will one day be a professional reference when job searching, so it’s important to maintain a positive professional relationship. If…
One of the biggest challenges I’ve had this year as a recruiter is finding the digital talent in Baltimore – specifically UX Designers. I get it; you’re in Palo Alto working for a start-up or for Zuckerberg. Or you’re in Austin, Boston, NYC or Seattle. So in addition to promoting my clients’ company and…
When traveling with my family over the Thanksgiving Holiday I spent four nights in four separate beds: 3 states, 2 hotel rooms, 1 stop at the in-laws, and 1 stop at a friend’s house. While the weekend was a whirlwind of visits, it did help to inspire some thought behind this blog. Whether you’re a…
It’s happened to countless strong contenders in the workplace today. A job description for a graphic design, IT or marketing job seems to be written just for you. Soon enough, the recruiter gets your resume, sets up an interview, and you know that nothing short of missing the interview could keep you from landing the…
So you are looking for the next job and it is time to update or build your resume. Here is the nagging question: your resume looks a little thin in the area of experience you are applying for. Working for a Web/IT, Marketing and Creative staffing agency, thousands of resumes come across our desk. Should…
Telecommuting is an option for many professionals. Working off site could mean better work/life balance or a shorter/nonexistent commute. However, such benefits are not without drawbacks. Many telecommuters will acknowledge that “out of sight” may very well mean “out of mind” when it comes to being chosen for promotions and/or juicy assignments. The possibility that…
When most jobseekers begin their search, it’s usually either because they lost their job, or they’re so miserable that they’re ready to make a move. Both are very emotionally-charged circumstances that can often spur confusion, shame and depression. When a job search begins, there’s no way of knowing how long it will take. Even if…
