Just spent 30 minutes doing an assessment for a job, ON TOP of 20 minutes to complete the application, just to get a rejection letter. lol This is what applying to jobs has become. It's beyond frustrating! Does anyone have strategies on how to pass these assessments?
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Judging Innovation While Navigating Transition
Last week, I had the opportunity to serve as a judge for the annual Peacock Pitch Competition hosted by the Ignite Institute for Business Innovation at Saint Peter's University.
The event brought together student and…
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how many days should I wait to follow up with a recruiter after they told me they submitted my resume and waiting to hear back from the company ???
She submitted my resume to the company last Tuesday . I followed up next day and she said she is still waiting to hear back . Should I wait a week for the second follow up ?
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Gossippy woman is manager?
Two people in my group were recently promoted and they both gossip and make up lies about others. It is petty and shows their insecurities. I am looking for other opportunities because some of the gossip is about me. I regret accepting a position there and had no way to know that this…
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Being Director of HR, I have my hands in a lot of things HR related within the department.
My boss is the brother of the owner and VP of HR. About 2 1/2 years ago, I went to my boss, and told him I had had it with one of my assistants (I had two). She was constantly abrasive with our store personnel and even though I had been her supervisor for ten years and covered it on…
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A few comments on the terrible job market and how overly critical the hiring side is on this right now:
If the job market changes a lot of companies and some recruiters (probably more on the company side since a lot of recruiters are good at what they do and don't get enough credit) are going to be in big trouble because the people getting the jobs now will be leaving as soon as it…
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Get Ready: Inspo Summit Is Back and Bigger Than Ever
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One piece of advice that actually worked (during the last 5 years), was do not apply to a job that has these requirements early in the interview process (before they meet you), or without you having secured a connection or recommendation from someone at the company first.
Don't waste your time. Focus on networking and leveraging connections. Some companies /industries have antiquated hiring systems and processes. For most jobs, this type of assessment work comes later for top candidates if at all. For other industries, it may be part of a cattle call- but it's known in the industry--and if it's known, your peers /professors, professionals in the field can help. If I'm not describing your industry, don't bother.
Good luck!
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I know what you mean. I'm a CPA and once I had to take a typing test. LOL