Interviewing is much simpler than many think. As a recruiter who talks with candidates daily, I find often we tend to overcomplicate the process. Like anything, we get in our own heads. In my current role, I have the joy of working with candidates at all levels but find many consistencies in the interview process. Candidates who are passed over typically do not give detailed enough responses. Candidates who “win” the job often give detailed, thorough responses to questions asked by hiring managers. Here are three simple, yet effective tips to interview well and “win” the job. Be yourself. Of ..read more

There are a few things you can do in writing and formatting your resume that will make it stand out to a hiring manager rather than being one that ends up in the discard pile. Until I joined Aureus Group and got to see the inner workings of hiring managers, HR departments, applicant tracking software, and the many other pieces that go into the hiring process, I had no idea what made an effective resume, and I made many common mistakes myself. In this post, I’m going to share with you the changes I’ve learned, which help candidates get more interviews. Have a Clean and Clear Format I’ve always ..read more

Normally, I would say I don’t like it when people take advantage of me! Of course, no one does, but what I am referencing is not the negative that may initially come to mind. I’m talking about getting the most out of the opportunity when working with a recruiter at a staffing agency. When you work with someone who has knowledge and insight in a specific market that can be beneficial in your quest for change and meeting your career goals, you need to take advantage of all they have to offer! How can you truly make the most of what is offered through this relationship, though? In order ..read more

In an article released by Michigan State University, transparent communication is described as the act of both good and bad information being shared upward, downward, and laterally in a way that allows all to see the why behind the word. Providing open and honest communication and sharing of information contributes to a healthy, collaborative, and trusting work environment where individuals feel comfortable openly communicating and sharing ideas. To communicate transparently, first, we need to understand the many different methods of communication. 5 Types of Communication According to an arti ..read more

Working on teams is the way of the world these days with the belief that together we can achieve more. However, this proposition does come with its own set of challenges. The team may not be made up of the right mix of skills and experience or could be understaffed to meet its goals and objectives. Even worse, there may be members that are not as dedicated as others on the team, therefore not pulling their proverbial weight. This is where individual accountability and team accountability collide, and sometimes the results fall short of where things need to be. There are all kinds of tools and ..read more

There are a lot of similarities between golf and finding a career. If you have ever played golf, you know how frustrating it can be. You can be aimed perfectly, make a solid swing, contact the ball well, and then look up to see it flying out of bounds anyway. And the most frustrating part is that it could be 1 out of 1,000,000 reasons as to why that result occurred. I also see this often with candidates in their job searches! They’re interested in an opportunity, they feel they have the skills to do a great job, they go through interviews that seem to go flawless, and then unfortunately, the c ..read more

Winning a highly desired and lucrative opportunity is equal parts rapport building with the hiring manager and understanding nuances of the role not found in the job description. The questions you ask are everything and are the gateway to whether it’s an interview or a dialogue. You will greatly prefer the latter. To help you impress the hiring manager and land the job, we’ll share three tips on how to prepare your questions for your next interview. Show Your Interest American writer Dale Carnegie said, “To be interesting, be interested.” Carnegie spun this golden phrase so many years ago, but ..read more

My career has been filled with feedback from mentors, candidates, clients, managers, and colleagues—all of it welcomed and appreciated! However, giving feedback can be a challenge if you strong communication is not a skill that you’ve mastered yet. Throughout my professional years, I’ve been told in order to improve relationships with clients and co-workers it’s best to communicate feedback with a positive beginning and ending with the message in between. But this “sandwich” type of feedback is one of the biggest mistakes you can do while giving feedback because often the message will be lost ..read more

Since the pandemic started in 2020, employers and employees have had a complete change in almost all working environments. If you asked me back in March of 2020 if I wanted to work remotely, I would’ve told you not an ounce of me wanted to be working all alone and away from team. But since then, I have learned to really enjoy working remotely; I feel like I get more accomplished since I’m not distracted by daily noises and office atmospheres. When talking with candidates, the question I receive daily is “Does this job have the opportunity to be remote or have a hybrid option?” This is a great ..read more

When thinking of traits that effective leaders embody, what characteristics come to mind? You likely think of a strong communicator, someone that is trustworthy, someone that is self-motivated, or someone that is decisive. But what about someone that is humble? In its simplest form, humility can be defined as “the feeling or attitude that you have no special importance that makes you better than others.” In her article “Humble Leadership: Why Humility Matters for Managers” Karina Fabian states humble leaders create an environment of “trust, empower their subordinates, look at failures as chall ..read more