With IT specific resumes there are a few common areas of mistakes candidates make, and a few recommendations to make your resume stand out.
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6 seconds – that’s the average time a hiring manager or recruiter will review your resume before deciding whether to give it further consideration, or place it in the no-pile. In our June Job Talk webinar, iMPact Partner Matt Peal shared insights on the top resume do’s and don’ts. Learn about the most common mistakes you should avoid
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One of the most important things an interviewer will try to determine during the interview process is how trustworthy you are as a candidate. Before a potential interview even takes place, they will be looking for signs as to how reliable a candidate is. They may ask some questions directly aimed at finding that out,
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According to Inc.com, as many as 85% of job applicants are not totally truthful on their resume. As tempting as it may be to adjust a few details here and there on your resume to make yourself look better and improve your chances to get a call back and an interview, the risks of doing
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Subscribe to our YouTube page: In our recruiter video tip this week, iMPact recruiter Casey Coretti shares some advice for job seekers who have had several jobs in a short amount of time, and are appearing as job hoppers to potential employers. Resume Contract jobs Permanent roles Recommendations Company description What’s important to you?
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We talked to the HR Manager at one of our West Michigan clients about what they look for in an ideal candidate during the interview process. They’re a manufacturer providing metal processing, metal finishing, powder coating, assemblies, and supply chain management at our three facilities. They primarily manufacture custom furniture and automotive parts. What
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Many job applications never make it past an initial review. iMPact’s Doug Koetsier shares insights into what job seekers can do to improve the chances of their application making it further into the application process. Create master list Education References Questions Be positive Re-read and review Job suitability Abbreviations Salary Match resume Job movement When
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iMPact Business Group is a staffing agency specializing in Information Technology, Engineering, Finance/Accounting, and Business Administration/Process positions. To connect with one of our professional recruiters, view our job board for all available positions, or submit your resume for consideration here. We receive quite a few job applications via Facebook. It’s a convenient way to apply for jobs, with
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One of our recruiters, Drew Kunkel, gives some helpful advice on what candidates should do if they’d like recruiters to find their profiles on LinkedIn and consider them for potential job opportunities. LinkedIn: Online resume + job portal Profile picture: Keep it professional Employment: List detailed content Connections: More = better. Target 500+ Posts: Consider
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In this short video, iMPact’s Paul Kujawsi discusses how to get around appearing overqualified on a resume. Education: Focus education to job description Experience: Align with job description Language: Tone down language Cover letter: Include for more detail Long term: Convey your plans to stay Recruiter: Help with hiring process Bored: Relay enthusiasm for the
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iMPact Business Group is a professional staffing agency located in Grand Rapids, MI, and Tampa, FL. We were founded in 2004 and service candidates and clients nationwide. Our areas of specialization are in IT, Engineering, Finance/Accounting, and Business Administration/Process (HR, Marketing, Admin jobs, etc). Opportunities are available nationwide as well as remote.
