Undercover RecruiterThis infographic, courtesy of CareerBuilder, shows how the job hunt has changed. Are today’s workers “always searching and always learning”? Takeaways: Profile of a job candidate – 69% of workers say searching for a new job is part of their “regular routine”. Generational difference – More people are looking for jobs and are willing to…
Throughout your career journey, there are likely to be plenty of stops along the way. While you may not have your dream job just yet, today’s lagging economy means there are still plenty of reasons to be appreciative of the job you do have! In 2014, make a resolution to take significant steps to love…
How many times have you been to an interview for a job you were perfect for, you had exceeded all the qualifications, the person seemed to like you, and things seemed to go perfectly…but then you called or emailed to follow up and got the dreaded “We went with another candidate” response? Your resume was perfect, you looked…
I entered the recruiting industry about the same time social media started gaining popularity. From the beginning, it was impressed upon me the importance of having a strong LinkedIn network. So I began connecting with as many people as I could in various industries whom I felt would be good allies should I ever need…
A few weeks ago, I got a call from a man (let’s call him John) asking me to write his resume along with a cover letter for a specific job he wanted to apply for. He’d been working as a casual Council Worker (specifically collecting garbage and driving garbage trucks) for the last few months, and wanted to…
If you haven’t been job hunting within the last year, you’ll find things are a bit different. It is going to take more than a resume to land your next job. Competition is fierce In many industries and pockets of the world, hiring is on the upswing. That’s good news! As a matter of fact,…
Do you suffer from blogger’s block? Blogger’s block is inevitable! Any blogger is bound to stare at a blank sheet of paper or a blinking cursor on their screen. Blogs are essential in building your personal brand credibility and visibility. While it is exciting to have a blog and even more exciting to actually have people subscribe…
Job hunting and resume writing offer many pitfalls to the unwary. Knowing which mistakes to avoid increases your chance of impressing an employer with your credentials and securing that all-important job interview. Here are six common job-hunting mistakes you need to avoid: 1. Lack of a Cover Letter It’s unclear what the source of this statistic is,…
Hello there, hope you have had a good year and looking forward to the holidays! Here at The Undercover Recruiter we’ve had a fantastic year and the blog is going from strength to strength. What started as my little side-project whilst being a recruiter has grown into the UK & Europe’s no. 1 recruitment &…
