In most companies, the person responsible for the first line of resume reviews is often the most junior person on the team. Unfortunately, that person is not really interested in recruiting candidates, so catching their attention is very difficult. As a recruiter for a creative, marketing and IT staffing agency in Baltimore and Washington, DC,…
It’s a fact for many of us that our work can be very stressful. Long hours, straining commutes and lack of sleep all contribute to our low energy and high stress levels. Sometimes, it can feel as if we can’t even stop for a lunch break. When it comes to fueling our bodies with nutritional…
This past weekend was full of big hats, fancy bow ties, and high hopes as we cheered on our favorite horses at the Kentucky Derby. I was personally cheering for “Creative Cause,” thinking it was a very suiting name for Profiles. But in the end, there was only one winner wearing the Garland of Roses.…
Volunteering is a great way to gain useful career knowledge and benefits, while giving back to your community; for unemployed job-seekers, it can be a great “resume filler” for a period of time between jobs that reflects initiative as well as good citizenship. You may find it to be a great networking outlet to mingle…
If you’re on the market and in the creative field of Web Design, Creative Direction, Art Direction, or Copywriting, it’s a necessity to have a portfolio to send to prospective employers along with your resume. While UX Designers do fit into this Creative kingdom sometimes you are the exception to the rule, as the majority…
We’ve all been there: you’re running late to work, bleary-eyed and fuzzy-brained, struggling to make it to your cubicle at an indecently early hour. On the way out of the metro, you manage to squeeze in to the nearest coffee shop, only to come to a screeching halt in a crowded line. Five dollars and…
In an effort to mix it up a bit, and thanks to chick-flick inspiration from Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” I’ve compiled a list of what not to do when working with a Recruiter. If you follow these daily steps, in one week you’ll jeopardize your…
Networking events can be extremely beneficial when searching for jobs or developing your career… if you know how to network correctly. It’s similar to any large party: Some people dive right in, become the “life of the party”, exchange tons of business cards, engage in fascinating conversations and come out with a bunch of leads…
After spending weeks searching for jobs, sending out resumes and interviewing, you finally have a new job offer, congratulations! However, when giving your two weeks’ notice, your boss approaches you with a tempting counter offer… should you take it? As the economy improves and more companies are looking to hire, the pool of strong candidates…
For many, networking comes very naturally, and for others it is a learned art. It is a must to help grow your personal as well as company brand. Recently, I’ve explored many associations, both virtual and in-person, to test the networking waters of IT jobs in Philadelphia, PA. I’ve found that when approaching networking you…
