What the Hiring Managers Want in a Job Applicant

by: Nichole E October 5, 2009

As job seekers, we all know what we want in a job; what our perfect job would look like, right? Well, recruiters and hiring managers know what they like and don’t like in a job seeker. Just as job seekers have thoughts about what makes a job or career desirable, recruiters have opinions about what constitutes ideal job seekers. For starters, there is no [...]

What Happens When You’re Overqualified

by: Nichole E July 21, 2009

When job hunting, being overqualified is not usually a question. Being UNDER qualified tends to be the concern. Still, from time to time, we find ourselves in the position where we are overqualified for a position. This once happened to me , so when I applied for the job, I didn’t focus on the fact that I was [...]