Let’s keep this simple and straight to the point: If you want a recruiter to fight for you from all angles to get placed in a position, BE PROACTIVE ON YOUR END. We are always striving for our candidates to get placed in any and all...
Read MoreWe’ve all seen the “how to” with social media, but how could you incorporate it into a job search? Simple, diversification across all the media you work with. Please see below for a better example than the donut one above: : Currently seeking employment in San Francisco...
Read MoreEvery winner – or at least consistent winner – is a creature of habit. It’s true. Look it up. Whether it be in sports, in work, or in life… when you find a winning formula, you ought to stick to it. I mean, why wouldn’t you, right? Let’s take...
Read MoreNo, really. You should have a picture on LinkedIn. I’m not going to go on and on – as we have done here, ad nauseum – about the quality of, and pose you choose for, your picture – that horse is dead. But, please put...
Read More4 weeks ago, a former consultant reached out and asked for help: his wife had been looking for a job, hadn't gotten any luck, and needed guidance. She’s not in the technical field, said he. Could Vivo possibly help? Assessing the situation, the wife – let’s...
Read MoreHaving conducted several interviews over the past few months for our expanding office in Salt Lake City, UT (as well as daily phone interviews with consultants) there are 10 important interview rules that if followed, create a strong foundation for the prestigious “next steps” in...
Read MoreIn honor of Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d share my thoughts on love – at least “love” as it applies to the job seeker. You see, like dating, many a job seeker chooses to “play it cool”, and let the employer go first. (“No, you...
Read MoreFinding the right candidate for a company is in some ways like the NFL draft. Or the NBA draft. Or any professional sports draft, for that matter. Granted, the process of making and going through an actual sports draft is a lot more rigorous and drawn out, but...
Read MoreWhy The Philippines, Why Now? I visited the Philippines recently for my daughter’s engagement, and in preparation of her wedding. I was pleasantly surprised to see some very dramatic changes going on. For starters, they are in a growth economy which is expected to increase...
Read MoreHaving reviewed resumes for nearly 8-9 hours a day for the past 2 years has sort of turned me into a resume snob! I am by no means a resume writing expert; however, I share my hiring managers’ habit of ignoring the countless ‘hard to...
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