Online Degrees: Perception and Reality

Employers have a wide variety of perceptions when it comes to on-line degrees. Some are accepting of this new mode of credentialing and others aren’t, and it’s important to understand and accept that not everyone shares the same perception. Most people who choose an on-line degree program do so because logistical considerations make it tough [...]

Networking for Job Hunters

Many job seekers think that they will have no problem finding a job using the myriad of job boards to respond to ads and post their resume for hiring managers’ consideration. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. It’s more likely their resumes will get lost in cyberspace, and they will spend several weeks spinning [...]

Launching a Job Search

Conducting a job search is expensive. It takes your hiring managers away from their day-to-day responsibilities to devote significant amounts of time to reviewing resumes, setting appointments, interviewing and discussion with other staff members. We have seen our clients have some very real problems that caused them a lot of wasted time. Most of the [...]

Job Hunting in a Down Economy

By Bill Quackenbush, CPC, CTS President, QCI Technical Staffing It is in all the papers, on all the airwaves, we are in the worst recession in years! Run for the exits! So what are you to do? First of all, stop reading and stop listening to all the naysayers. White collar unemployment is still under [...]

Interview Fiascos

You finally got that interview you’ve been wanting for weeks. It’s crunch time. If you really want the job, it’s as important to know what NOT to do in the interview as it is to be qualified. Keep in mind the things listed below, or you are likely to get a “thanks no thanks” e-mail before you even [...]

How to Write a Resume

By Bill Quackenbush, CPC, CTS President, QCI Technical Staffing Whether or not you are looking for a job, it’s good idea to keep your resume updated. It can be overwhelming to try to revamp your resume when there is an opportunity knocking. In an effort to respond to an ad on a job board, some [...]

How to Resign from a Job

You’ve just landed a terrific opportunity with a new company and it’s time to tell your boss you’re leaving. Even though you can wait to get out the door and onto with your new life, it’s critical that you resign responsibly and avoid burning bridges and marring your professional reputation. Give appropriate notice. Two weeks [...]

How to Answer Illegal Interview Questions

You finally landed an interview for your dream job. You’re prepared and the interview is going well, when out of blue the hiring manger asks a question you think is illegal. The truth is, many hiring managers ask illegal questions innocently, with no intent to discriminate. They may ask accidentally and not even be aware [...]

From School to Work: Landing Your First Job

Transitioning from college life to the working world is full of big changes. As a student, you were given a syllabus of what was expected of you for the entire semester. In the working world, it’s a lot more fluid. Your report card showed how well you were doing in your classes and your grades [...]

Self Confidence for Job Seekers

Looking for a job can be exciting! It can also produce a lot of anxiety and self doubt. Doing well in a job interview and landing the job you want is going to depend as much on your confidence as your skill set and credentials. No one has confidence in every aspect of life. However, [...]