ETSPosts Tagged ‘advice’
How To Lose a Job in One Interview
I have read so many wonderful and not so wonderful articles sharing strategies on how to earn that next job, but in all my years of being a job seeker and all my years of running our 4 search firms, I have not found an article that talked about the taboo topic of how to…
Read MoreLook Sharp, Interview Sharp
Preparing yourself for an interview is critical and selecting the right look and the right attire is of the utmost importance. While the list can be extensive and highly dependent on the industry and role, here are a few tips that our expert recruiters offer to our candidates as they prep to showcase themselves. Grooming:…
Read MoreInterviewing your Interviewer
An interview isn’t just a chance for a company to learn all about you, it’s your opportunity to determine if this is the right next step for your career and a good fit for you. To do that it’s important to be prepared with some strategic questions to both help position you as the right…
Read MoreThe Before, After and In-Between of Interviewing
How do you get prepared for your interview? What do you need to know as you sit with your interviewer and how do you follow-up and through on that interview once its complete? Whether you are a newbie grad just starting out or a seasoned vet looking to take the next step in your career,…
Read MoreOvercome Awkward Interview Moments Like A Boss
You know that feeling you get when you walk out of a conversation and wish you had said or done something differently, but now it’s too late? Interviews are a perfect example. You’ll spend the rest of the day and the following days mulling over every detail until you drive yourself crazy. We naturally approach…
Read MoreWork Hard to Play Hard This Summer
Summer perks are a privilege and a coveted advantage of working at a company that offers them as an added benefit to their employees. Here at JBC we partake in Summer Fridays, but every company has their own way of satisfying the urge to run off to play in the warm weather without a care…
Read MoreThe 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 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 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 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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