ETSPosts by Team JBC
The Inside Scoop on Recruiting
A day in the life a recruiter is as hectic as it is rewarding. We have the opportunity to directly impact the fashion industry from the retail to the corporate level by identifying talented candidates and introducing them to exciting opportunities with great companies. Below, a few insights on what goes on in the world…
Read MoreWake Up! How to Get Over the Mid-Afternoon Slump
You can feel it coming over you – that tempting urge to shut your eyes and slip into what could possibly be the best nap ever. Unfortunately, you’re at work and it’s only 3 p.m., so laying your head down on your desk for a quick power nap isn’t quite acceptable. Don’t worry, you’re not…
Read MoreNew Graduates: March Off That Stage and Into the Proverbial Door
For college seniors, the month of May usually symbolizes liberation from the papers, reports, projects and deadlines that consume the life of a student. After graduation, college life will come to an end, and for many, the job search will begin (or continue for those who got an early start). Of all the life lessons…
Read MoreTake a Crash Course: Get Trained in 30 Days or Less
If you’re in the market for a new job, you may find you’re lacking some of the ‘hard skills’ required. As defined by Investopedia, hard skills are “Specific, teachable abilities that can be defined and measured. By contrast, soft skills are less tangible and harder to quantify.” A combination of both hard and soft skills…
Read MoreIs Your Résumé Effective? Stand Out With These Tips
The résumé – a page or two of information highlighting your skills, qualifications, education… you’ve heard it all before. But have you ever taken a long, honest look at the document you’re sending out to recruiters and hiring managers and asked: “Would I hire myself?” Before you answer the question, consider the fact that the…
Read MoreTechnology Should Complement, Not Replace, the Hiring Process
The Applicant Tracking System is as automated as it gets when it comes to résumé sorting and candidate vetting. Many argue that technology has managed to improve recruiting while simultaneously destroying the process of thoroughly reviewing applicants. Liz Ryan explains ‘How Technology Killed Recruiting’ in her article featured on Forbes.com. According to Ryan, if the…
Read MoreConquer 2014 in 14 Steps
Success isn’t difficult to achieve if you have reasonable expectations and you’re determined and motivated, but it can be difficult to sustain. Failure to plan for the future while balancing your plans for today leaves you susceptible to a false feeling of over-confidence and at risk of becoming obsolete. As 2014 inches closer, it’s hard…
Read More10 Valuable Tips for Entry Level Job Seekers
Entry level job seekers have a few things going for them: a fresh outlook on life; a clean professional slate; and the opportunity to immediately put their education to use. They are only lacking in one area: experience. Without experience, the focus must be placed on ensuring every factor in your power to control is…
Read More5 Things to Consider Before Changing Careers
It’s safe to assume that every professional on the planet isn’t happily trotting down their career paths. A large part of our business is to make sure this isn’t the case, but it can take some trial and error to find the right fit. Things don’t always work out as planned, and when you decide…
Read MoreFrom Team JBC: Résumé Tips for the Entry Level Candidate
Recently, our CEO Bryan Zaslow had the opportunity to speak to freshmen in an Industry Exploration class at LIM College in New York City. Entering the job market can be daunting for new graduates so we were happy to offer some fashion industry insight and insider tips. For any job applicant, at any level, it…
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