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They say that “Inquiring minds want to know”, and no minds are more inquiring than those considering whether or not to hire you. Once you have gained the interview – perhaps with your excellent resume and job credentials – the potentially hard part begins as employers conduct a (frequently
Negative references may be the root of the problem for those who haven’t been able to secure a new job, despite solid interviews and qualifications. Qualified job seekers who are frustrated that they have not been able to find a new job are now looking for ways to be more proactive in order
Picture this scenario: You’ve just “nailed” that second interview and your prospective employer appeared enthusiastic about you. They may even have suggested that you were the leading candidate, or that the job was practically yours. You left the interview with high hopes, waiting
A recent study by Right Management, the talent and career management folks, indicates approximately 83% of the North American population may be searching for a new job.
With that staggering number in mind, Allison & Taylor has identified the top 11 employment
Searching for a new job? The job market is tough and, believe it or not, your biggest hurdle may not be finding that perfect new position … it may be surviving the vetting process of your new employer, says reference-checking company Allison & Taylor.
In today’s politically correct
After surveying our extensive database of job seekers from the past few years, we heard the following key “takeaways” for today’s job seeker:
Best Months to Search:
September (after Labor Day) to Thanksgiving
January to April (to Easter)
Worst (Slow) times for Searching:
As a member of the working public, most of us have had the experience of working for a “bad boss”, says Jeff Shane of Allison & Taylor Reference Checking. A bad boss can be unpleasant to work for – for a variety of reasons- but they tend to
As a job seeker, you know that it will only be a matter of time before a prospective employer begins checking your employment references. While a majority of employers still make this check the last order of business, an increasing number are conducting them “up front” so as to spare their
Picture this scenario: you and your former supervisor did not part on the best of terms when you left the organization. Now you’re in the employment market again and a prospective employer has asked you “May we contact your former supervisor?” You’re afraid of what that person will say, but
Many job seekers are aware that when a former employer offers negative input about them, such commentary can be illegal. Some examples include discrimination, defamation of character, and wrongful discharge. But what happens when their negative commentary isn’t illegal according to state
The principals at Allison & Taylor have recently identified 6 new trends through discussions with over 1500 employers that you should know about.
1. References have become more valuable.
Though many people treat their reference list as an afterthought, it is of the utmost importance. A resume will