Knocklein Career Web Blog

Stop Lying! And The Nine Other Mistakes You’re Making On LinkedIn

pknockle — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:47:12 +0000

Listed are the biggest mistakes job-seekers are making on the world’s most successful social business network.

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For long-unemployed, hiring bias rears its head

pknockle — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:43:19 +0000

As high unemployment persists, states seek to protect jobless against claims of hiring bias.

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10 Things Interviewers Really Want to Know

pknockle — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:29:13 +0000

When you’ve been job-hunting for a while, it’s easy to become frustrated and wonder what on earth employers are looking for.

In this economy, with more job-seekers than available jobs, it’s not enough to just have the basic qualifications. Employers are flooded with resumes, and so they’re narrowing the applicant pool down by looking for traits that go well beyond the basics.

Here are 10 things that interviewers are seeking to find out about candidates: Click here to continue.