Candidate Chronicles

Congratulations! You have an interview. Whether a recruiter assisted you in obtaining this interview or you earned it through your own efforts, now is the time to put your best foot forward. Many of you have not interviewed for several years and your interviewing skills may be rusty. The following is the first in a [...]

In the last issue of the Candidate Chronicles, we provided suggestions to help you prepare for your next interview. The following continues our discussion of making your first impression count by examining some of the most common and challenging interview questions. When a prospective employer conducts an interview, not only are they looking for a [...]

Maybe you were thinking about a job change when the recruiter called - and maybe not. In any event, opportunity seems to have knocked. Let's assume you are not the proverbial "tire kicker" - the kind of person who likes to check out the market periodically but has no real interest in switching jobs. Let's [...]

Many years ago, the National Safety Council discovered that most accidents do not occur out of ignorance - but rather from false assumptions. For example: "I can read this book and keep my eyes on the road at the same time." "I can skip the safety goggles just this once." "That electric circuit can't be [...]

Recruiting often seems to be a mysterious process. Candidates wonder how they can best "use" a recruiter … how they can get a recruiter's attention … why recruiters aren't calling them back … and so forth. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions of Sanford Rose Associates search consultants - and how we [...]