Joblink of Maryland

12/03/2013

On , please consider supporting , a unique organization helping job seekers in every way. Easy Paypal link http://ow.ly/roKIL

The greatest level of charity is facilitating employment in order to strengthen his or her hand until there is no longer a dependence on others...

11/26/2013

"Use Your Smart Phone Wisely" appears on the Apploi Observer. It's really more than just about cell phones. It covers pre-interview basics.

09/30/2013

posted "The Eyes Have It" with my thoughts on the importance of eye contact in professional and social contexts http://wp.me/p2ldDT-5W

Most would agree that having quality “eye contact” is an advantage in life. It enhances our interpersonal relationships socially and facilitates...

09/08/2013

preparing for the upcoming Joblink workshop, "Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters" on 9/30/2013. For more info: http://bit.ly/19yjIGJ

In this workshop, you will learn how to create a more effective resume in a way that will get positively noticed by employers. It will cover:...

05/22/2013

Are you looking for a summer internship?

http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/jt/business_news/seeking_a_summer_internship/

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05/19/2013

Interesting studies cited in this article on Mashable on Millennials trying to break into the job market

Everyone has an opinion on Millennials, but research shows what is working against recent grads in the job market and what you can do about it.

04/29/2013

Watch my newest video to learn about the interview process from an interviewer's standpoint.

http://www.askimo.com/pages/PlayVideo.aspx?vid=4089

How should an interviewer prepare for a job interview? As a recruiter, how can one judge who is worthy of a interview from a large pile of applications and resumes? As an interviewer, what signs or characteristics of an interviewee portray that he/she is a reliable person? From the perspective of th...

04/28/2013

Watch the video below to learn about the interview process from the perspective of a real-life interviewee!

http://www.askimo.com/pages/PlayVideo.aspx?vid=4088

What materials are needed in preparation for a job interview? To what extent are nonverbal factors, such as the initial handshake and one’s dress, important in an interview? What is the importance of preparing questions to ask the interviewer during the interview? How can one maintain a balance betw...

04/26/2013

Click below to see my latest video, the very informative "Resumes for Employment."

http://www.askimo.com/pages/PlayVideo.aspx?vid=4087

What is the purpose of a resume for both the employer and the applicant? What defines a resume as “too long”? Are there rules when it comes to its format and length? What is the value of a cover letter to accompany a resume? Is it always necessary? Are there any tips to making your resume stand out…

04/25/2013

Here's my latest video, "Professionalism in the Workplace."

http://www.askimo.com/pages/PlayVideo.aspx?vid=4085

Why is it important to continue to act in a professional manner once you have been hired? Why is gossiping in the workplace an even bigger threat to one’s levels of professionalism in the 21st century than ever before? How does networking help to maintain an employee’s level of professionalism? How…

04/24/2013

Watch my newest video, "Job Searching."

http://www.askimo.com/pages/PlayVideo.aspx?vid=4084

How has technology made applying for a job today an easy task? Why is simply applying for a job, not necessarily good enough? To what extent should the job description be taken word-for-word by the applicant? What is a “serial job applicant” and why is this not something you want to become? Questi...

03/08/2013

I was invited to be a panelist this Monday at a session called "Recruting Talent in the 21st Century." Read about it below:

http://www.meetup.com/Baltimore-LeanStartup/events/103686942/

The cost of a bad hire is not trivial (link) and consequences linger. Join us for a gathering led by recruiting/HR PROs about the PROs & CONs of various technologies, including current best practi