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The 7 Deadly Sins of Resume Writing

By Angela Gatewood | Job Seeker’s Guide | Comments are Closed | 26 August, 2019 | 0

If you have ever been on a fishing expedition, you know the most successful fishermen use the best, most appropriate bait available. They also have the most lines (and hooks) in the water. A job search is much like a fishing expedition. Your resume represents the bait, and each company that you send your resumeRead more

How Networking Can Change Your Direction

By Motus Recruiting | Job Seeker’s Guide | Comments are Closed | 10 April, 2019 | 0

When I found myself unemployed in early 2017 for the first time in my entire career, I felt lost, defeated, and with a huge blow to my confidence. My family depended on my salary and not being able to contribute financially was hard to think about. After the initial shock subsided, my partner and IRead more

3 Things to Consider Before You Dismiss a Recruiter’s InMail

By Motus Recruiting | Job Seeker’s Guide | Comments are Closed | 7 January, 2019 | 0

As the job market grows more competitive, recruiters proactively connecting with passive candidates has become a necessary component in hiring strategies. If you have a LinkedIn account, you have likely received a message from a recruiter or a hiring manager about a job opening. However, with so much of what we encounter on the internetRead more

Eight Must-Know IT Trends in 2018

By Motus Recruiting | All Topics, Hiring Manager’s Guide, Job Seeker’s Guide | Comments are Closed | 5 September, 2018 | 0

As the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus said, “the only one constant in life is change.” This is certainly true for anyone working in areas related to or based upon technology (and few don’t these days). Industry standards have shown that Information Technology is one of the fastest growing industries always looks to stay ahead of theRead more

Hottest Tech Jobs in Portland

By Motus Recruiting | All Topics, Job Seeker’s Guide | Comments are Closed | 17 July, 2018 | 0

The Silicon Forest is scorching hot with hiring this summer.  Here is a list of the most in-demand roles that companies are hiring for: Desktop Support Technician – As the first line of defense for customer service and troubleshooting, Desktop Support workers need to be good problem solvers, have strong technical skills, and have superiorRead more

The Importance of a Thank You Note

By Motus Recruiting | All Topics, Job Seeker’s Guide | Comments are Closed | 16 July, 2018 | 0

While sending a thank you note after an interview can feel like a bit of a throw-back, this gesture may be more of a deal breaker than most job-seekers think. Hiring managers see the thank you note as a requirement rather than a post-interview formality. Sending a thank you note shows that you are considerate,Read more

Crafting a Cover Letter

By Motus Recruiting | All Topics, Job Seeker’s Guide | Comments are Closed | 16 July, 2018 | 0

Ah, the classic cover letter problem. For most candidates, it’s the most dreaded part of the hiring process. You plow through endless cover letter examples online, draft and redraft the perfect letter, all the while thinking, “surely my resume speaks for itself, what’s the point?”   Cover letters may be a sore spot for manyRead more

Best Resources for Job Searching as a College Student or New Grad

By Motus Recruiting | All Topics, Career Coaching, Job Seeker’s Guide | Comments are Closed | 25 June, 2018 | 0

Students, particularly college students, often look at graduation like a finish line; the day you are finally free of finals, late night studying, and living off of top ramen. At the beginning of your college experience that finish line seems so far away, but the “finish line” inevitably approaches and it’s all students can doRead more

Why Summertime Can Be Ideal for Job Searching

By Kariann Gillis | All Topics, Job Seeker’s Guide | Comments are Closed | 11 June, 2018 | 0

Long days, sunny weather, and a socially-packed schedule — that’s what summertime is all about, right?! The urban legend that summer is one of the worst times to find employment opportunities is long gone. The fear for most is that hiring slows down during these times because hiring managers (or yourself!) will have scheduling conflictsRead more

Interview Dress Code 101

By Motus Recruiting | All Topics, Job Seeker’s Guide | Comments are Closed | 25 May, 2018 | 0

You’ve got your resume tightened up, your interview answers prepped and ready, and you have your references together, but when it comes down to it an interview is much more than just your qualifications on paper. The way you present yourself when meeting a hiring manager for the first time is crucial, and contributes toRead more

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