Why You Didn’t Land Your Dream Job, And How You Can Change That

For the past few years, much of the news related to jobs and hiring has revolved around just how difficult it can be to actually land your next career. With multiple candidates competing for only one position, standing out from the crowd is a necessity. A recent article from Business Insider discussed some reasons why candidates are not chosen for a job, and how they can change that. We have broken down some of what they discussed and added additional input from Steve Faulkner, Chief Consultant with the Spencer James Group.

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The Past is Always Present

What does your online presence say about you? Those wild pictures from a party or nasty blog posts about a former employer might not be as private as you think. Anything online is considered public and it is perfectly legal for anyone to look at it. That should be of serious concern to jobseekers, especially as statistics state that 91 percent of recruiters check up on applicants using social media.

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The Unemployment Rate Is Only 4.3% For College Graduates

Watching the unemployment rate in the media these days can be upsetting. However, when you take a closer look at the numbers and break down the different factors, the news is not as alarming as it initially appears for some workers.

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How Do I Know Which Path To Take?

Evaluating your current employment position and making the determination as to whether it is time for a job change can be a difficult situation.  After all, you are familiar with your current situation (whether good or bad), while a new position is oftentimes a big “unknown.” In order to help you organize your reasons behind a possible change, there is a tool called “CLAMS.”  The basic premise of this tool is that people will move for a combination of five major reasons:

Challenge of the new position

Location of the position

Advancement potential

Money

Stability of the company

In order…

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Finding Career Opportunities In A New Metropolitan Area

Pursuing a new job or career often means moving to a new city. That can be scary for some people because the familiarity of the place you have called home is comforting. However, the U.S. is blessed with many great cities, and more than likely, you will learn to appreciate the opportunities and excitement that are part and parcel of any move.

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The Reality of Group Insurance Sales: Compensation and Competition

In speaking with hundreds of employee benefits professionals throughout the years, I’ve learned a lot about the group insurance environment. There are recurring themes in my conversations with clients and candidates. I’d like to share a couple of these with you.

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