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How to Respond to “Tell Me About Yourself” in a Job Interview

February 12, 2020 | Tri-Valley Career Center
Open-ended questions like “Tell me about yourself” are frequently asked at the beginning of interviews to get the conversation started. It’s natural to be thrown by these kinds of questions, according to the Indeed Career Guide.

2020-05-11T13:07:12-07:00February 12, 2020|Interviewing, Job Seekers, Networking|Comments Off on How to Respond to “Tell Me About Yourself” in a Job Interview

Introducing Amy Miller, Employer Liaison

January 14, 2020 | Tri-Valley Career Center
We would like to introduce our newest staff member, Amy Miller.  Amy will be sharing the role of Employer Liaison with Sharon Schuyler this year.  Together, they will create a dynamic team working with more employers in the region.

2020-05-11T13:08:06-07:00January 14, 2020|Employers|Comments Off on Introducing Amy Miller, Employer Liaison

Recruiting Tips to Help Boost Your Hiring Success

January 14, 2020 | Tri-Valley Career Center
Hiring the right people for your organization can be a challenging and time-consuming undertaking. You want employees who can handle their responsibilities well and who are the right fit for your company culture and current workforce.

2020-05-11T13:08:40-07:00January 14, 2020|Employers, Hiring, Job Seekers, Networking|Comments Off on Recruiting Tips to Help Boost Your Hiring Success

Accelerating Competition for Workers in the Bay Area Puts Upward Pressure on Wages

January 14, 2020 | Tri-Valley Career Center
As an employer, you are continuously faced with the challenge of balancing your payroll costs with the need for qualified workers who are reliable, hardworking and loyal. As an employer in the San Francisco Bay Area, you must also contend with the rising cost of living and a low unemployment rate.

2020-05-12T21:52:35-07:00January 14, 2020|Employers, Hiring, Job Fairs, Job Seekers, Networking, Recruiting|Comments Off on Accelerating Competition for Workers in the Bay Area Puts Upward Pressure on Wages

How to Organize Your Job Search for Better Results

December 9, 2019 | Tri-Valley Career Center
As you move through your job search process, you are likely applying for many opportunities at the same time. Multiple applications often mean various versions of your resume and cover letters and many different deadlines to track. With so many moving parts, it’s easy to get lost in the details, but a disorganized job search can lead to embarrassing mistakes, such as lost phone numbers, confused deadlines and missed interviews.

2020-05-11T13:09:48-07:00December 9, 2019|Hiring, Job Fairs, Job Seekers, Networking|Comments Off on How to Organize Your Job Search for Better Results

Don’t Put the Brakes on Your Job Search during the Holidays

December 9, 2019 | Tri-Valley Career Center
Many job seekers take a break from their job search during the holiday season, but experienced career counselors suggest that you keep your foot on the job search pedal instead. The month of December can be a great time to stay focused on your job search because managers are often pushing to fill jobs before their current budget year ends.

2020-05-11T13:10:22-07:00December 9, 2019|Hiring, Interviewing, Job Fairs, Job Seekers, Networking|Comments Off on Don’t Put the Brakes on Your Job Search during the Holidays

Focus Your New Year’s Resolutions on Landing a Job in 2020

December 9, 2019 | Tri-Valley Career Center
If you want to land a new job in 2020, now is the perfect time to commit to actions that will move you forward on your career path. While you can look for a new job or take the next step in your career at any time, there’s something about a new year that can inspire us to make positive changes. As 2019 draws to a close, try focusing your New Year’s resolutions on steps you can take to bring you closer to a new job in 2020.

2020-05-11T13:10:54-07:00December 9, 2019|Hiring, Interviewing, Job Fairs, Job Seekers, Networking|Comments Off on Focus Your New Year’s Resolutions on Landing a Job in 2020

Let Go of the Myth of the ‘Perfect Hire’ to find the Right Hire

November 12, 2019 | Tri-Valley Career Center
Hiring the right candidates for any organization is a challenge. While most companies are in search of the ‘perfect hire’ for their open roles, the notion that a candidate can be perfect is a myth. The perfect hire doesn’t exist, says Senior Recruiting Manager Jan Tegze.

2020-05-12T21:53:08-07:00November 12, 2019|Employers, Hiring, Job Fairs, Job Seekers, Networking, Recruiting|Comments Off on Let Go of the Myth of the ‘Perfect Hire’ to find the Right Hire

Ghosting Candidates Could Adversely Affect Your Future Recruiting

November 12, 2019 | Tri-Valley Career Center
If your hiring managers and recruiters are not following up with interviewed candidates who are not hired, your company is ghosting those candidates. There are a variety of reasons why companies ghost job candidates. Having the time and personnel to follow up with each candidate can be challenging.

2020-05-12T20:56:49-07:00November 12, 2019|Employers, Hiring, Interviewing, Job Fairs|Comments Off on Ghosting Candidates Could Adversely Affect Your Future Recruiting

Attracting Passive Candidates: Your Next Great Hires May Not Be Looking for a Job

November 12, 2019 | Tri-Valley Career Center
Since most currently employed workers are not actively looking for another job, recruiting passive candidates requires a multi-layered and more proactive recruitment process in order to find and persuade them to consider a new job. However, pursuing passive candidates is worth the additional effort.

2020-05-12T21:53:23-07:00November 12, 2019|Employers, Hiring, Interviewing, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Attracting Passive Candidates: Your Next Great Hires May Not Be Looking for a Job
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