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  • Your AI-Powered Resume Is Impressive, But Here’s Why It’s Not Landing You the Job

    • Dec 5, 2024
    • Roger Lear

    One thing is certain: resumes don't get jobs; they get interviews. Using AI platforms like Gemini and ChatGPT to create your optimized resume is undoubtedly helping you get noticed by robots (applicant tracking systems) and humans like never before. But here's the catch: many job seekers who finally get the interview fail miserably. Employers notice a massive increase in qualified resumes, only to be disappointed after the interview.

  • Watch Out for These Online Scams While Looking for a Job!

    • Sep 20, 2024
    • Roger Lear

    It's hard enough to do a job search these days!  You apply to jobs you know you can do and never hear back from the employer.  Even worse, you may be doing a job search online and not even realizing you are getting scammed.   

  • The Reason You Apply to Jobs and Don’t Get Interviews

    • Jul 25, 2024
    • Roger Lear

    Have you ever applied to a job you know is a fit but have yet to hear back from the company to set an interview?  Job seekers are left in the dark and begin thinking they don't measure up. The reasons this happens are numerous; some you can control and others you have no chance.  

  • People Know People. The Powerful Way to Get a Great Job!

    • May 20, 2024
    • Roger Lear

    Job boards are an integral part of the job search process. The challenge is the competition for the best jobs may never get you a chance for your resume to be selected for an interview. Sadly, who gets an interview and hired may be a numbers game. A serious job search should include more ways to connect to employers.

  • Great AI Tools Job Seekers Need to Know About to Get More Interviews!

    • Apr 22, 2024
    • Roger Lear

    Has anyone ever applied for a job you know you can do and have yet to hear back? On that same thought, how many of you get the interview only but don't get the offer? Fortunately, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has created numerous products to help job seekers find and apply for jobs, write cover letters and follow-up emails, and act like your personal career coach.

  • Three Excellent Interview Questions You Have to Know How to Answer!

    • Mar 26, 2024
    • Roger Lear

    Interviewing can be challenging, especially since most job seekers are not professional job seekers! Your prep work usually starts with finding and memorizing perfect answers to anticipated interview questions. While it is great to be prepared for the interview, memorizing answers makes you a robot, and a lot of time, your personality never gets on track. A better approach is just being authentic in your answers.

  • Three Ways to Use AI to Get A Job That You Didn’t Think About

    • Feb 20, 2024
    • Roger Lear

    The number one challenge most job seekers have is applying to jobs and waiting to hear back from the employer. Resumes don't get jobs; they get interviews, and so many of you apply for jobs you know you can do but have yet to meet the employer.

  • Three Ways Employers Should be Using AI to Get Great Talent

    • Feb 20, 2024
    • Roger Lear

    Yes, another artificial intelligence conversation. It is almost unavoidable for talent acquisition since you are getting inundated with thousands of vendors with the “AI silver bullets” that will solve all your talent acquisition problems. AI is changing the game, and your company must figure out what investments you need to make in the next couple of years to ensure you find, recruit, hire, and retain the best talent.

  • Mastering the Art of Behavioral Interviewing: The Key to 2024 Hiring?

    • Dec 19, 2023
    • Roger Lear

    It's hard to find great people to hire lately. In the ever-evolving landscape talent acquisition, the traditional methods of evaluating candidates based solely on technical skills gradually give way to a more holistic approach.

  • A Year-End Guide for Job Seekers in the Insurance Industry to Help You Land Your Dream Job in 2024!

    • Dec 19, 2023
    • Roger Lear

    Employment in the insurance industry is hot. Anyone in the industry knows it is going through a massive shuffling of talent as many retire (50% by 2028), and the challenge is to make the industry sexy enough to attract Gen Zs and Xs. In addition, the new cool insurtech jobs are getting much attention. What does all this mean? Tremendous opportunities are everywhere, and if you are looking to change jobs or get a job in the industry, 2024 will be your year!

  • Crafting an Effective Employee Marketing Strategy for Stellar Referrals

    • Nov 22, 2023
    • Roger Lear

    If your recruiting budget is $100,000 a year, where will you spend it? Many companies make the mistake of following the same playbook they used in the previous year. Hopefully, you were able to look at all your hires (and their first-year retention) and figure out what source they originated from. The majority of companies' top five sources are:

  • Here are the Top 5 Job Search Changes That Matter Since COVID

    • Nov 22, 2023
    • Roger Lear

    No one wants even to hear the word COVID-19 ever again. It has changed the lives of so many in unmeasurable ways. It also changed the job market, how people get jobs, and how they think about careers. It has been a seismic shift that has frustrated employers and job seekers. As we adapt to the new normal, staying informed about how employers and job seekers connect is crucial.

  • Adding an AI Chatbot to Your Career Section is a Home Run!

    • Oct 23, 2023
    • Roger Lear

    Darden Restaurants recently added an AI Chatbot to their career site to help all job seekers in real-time with their application.

  • Don’t Always Buy 50-Yard Line Seats- Hidden Career Opportunities are Found on the 20 Yard Line!

    • Oct 23, 2023
    • Roger Lear

    Seats on the 50-yard line tickets have long held an admired status. However, the appeal of the 20 and 30-yard line seats must often be recognized.

  • Top Four Mistakes Job Seekers Make During the Interview that They Don’t Realize

    • Sep 20, 2023
    • Roger Lear

    For many job seekers, getting an interview is like fishing. You throw resume bait to many employers with job openings, then sit back and wait to see if anyone bites. When you get the call for an interview, it's an exciting and nerve-wracking moment in your career journey.

  • Hiring in the Insurance Industry Is Hard. Here Are 4 Ideas to Make it Easier!

    • Sep 20, 2023
    • Roger Lear

    The perfect hiring scenario looks something like this. You post a well-written job description, receive three outstanding candidates, set interviews, make an offer, and get an acceptance. It sounds dreamy, but we know it never happens that way.

  • Quiet Quitting is Happening! 5 Signs Your Employee is Quietly Quitting

    • Aug 21, 2023
    • Roger Lear

    Quiet quitting occurs when employees disengage from their roles and responsibilities without overtly expressing their intentions to leave. The "silent exit" can have enormous implications for your company, as disengaged employees can significantly impact your organization's productivity, morale, and overall health.