Beth Gilfeather has been in the recruiting industry since 1991. Having been perched between Hiring Managers and Candidates for so many years, Beth has collected real world feedback on how both sides see things. Beth has experience as CEO of national placement firm, Stride & Associates and Founder of Seven Step Recruiting, a leading Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider.

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	Being Overqualified Shouldn't Be A Deal Breaker by Beth Gilfeather - Jan, 2009 With the economy in a holding pattern, the really great senior level jobs are few and far between. Many candidates will apply to a role that is below them only to find out they weren't chosen because they were overqualified. When you think about it...it's ridiculous to think that you w...
	Fear & Loathing in Job Search by Beth Gilfeather - Jan, 2009 The current state of the economy has driven some candidates away from the job boards and back to their current jobs. Now, of course, some level of hesitation here should be expected. However, don't let this get in the way of you finding your dream job because the opportunities are definite...
	Keep your resume on a leash! by Beth Gilfeather - Jan, 2009 You want to increase your chances of being noticed...certainly. However, flooding the market with your resume is NOT the answer. Wallpapering the Internet with your credentials will typically make you look desperate. It also creates the impression that you are open to anything and aren't c...
	Merci, Gracias, Arigato (in any language, "Thank You" works) by Beth Gilfeather - Jan, 2009 A good friend of mine in recruiting recently told me that one of his clients hired his candidate because of the Thank You note the candidate sent. So, yes, writing the perfect Thank You letter can have a big impact on your candidacy! Remember that no matter how much job search has changed...
	Surviving the Dreaded Phone Screen by Beth Gilfeather - Jan, 2009 They're impersonal, inconvenient and will drive you mad! But no matter how hard you try, you can't get away from the dreaded phone screen. Understand that almost all companies will make contact with you via the phone before considering you for an interview. So know what the employer's inte...
	What I am thankful for... by Beth Gilfeather - Jan, 2009 When looking to make a move, almost all candidates understandibly focus on salary and other "surface" elements of the job (responsibilities, hours, commute, title, rank, etc..). While these are all very important, what about the other things that really matter in a job? Go through our list...
	Flattery Will Get You NOwhere! by Beth Gilfeather - Nov, 2008 A candidate advantage reader writes: "...I found the job of my dreams. But when I gave notice, my boss begged me to stay and gave me a big raise. I was dumbfounded and have to admit a bit flattered that they would go this much out of their way to keep me. I really want to take this counter...
	Is A "Soft" Job Market An Excuse For Me? by Beth Gilfeather - Nov, 2008 A candidate advantage readers writes... "After nine years at one company, my position was just eliminated in May . The current state of the job market coupled with my guarded approach about finding a good match is the primary reason for my current unemployment status. If I'm asked about...
	Resumes: Putting Your Best Foot Forward by Beth Gilfeather - Nov, 2008 Just like with online dating...you want to put the best photo possible in your profile, right? Well resumes work the same way. Don't underestimate the importance of how you "look" (on paper) to an employer. Resumes are much more than just a mere prop. They need to quickly and clearly demon...
	What Managers Really Want in an Interview by Beth Gilfeather - Nov, 2008 While you may not have come right out and said it, you communicate a lot about yourself in how you respond to or ask certain questions. So pay attention to these unintentional little cues!...because managers are looking for some very specific character traits during the interview. Don't d...
	Getting Referred Into A Job: Curse or Blessing? by Beth Gilfeather - Nov, 2008 Having someone refer you into their company can be a great boost to getting "your foot in the door". But make sure to ask the right questions before doing this to prevent this well-intentioned act from hurting your chances. You don't want to be associating yourself with the wrong person. ...
	Good Signs It's The Right Company For You by Beth Gilfeather - Sep, 2008 How do you ever really know if it's the right fit? Sure, salary level, title, geography and job description are all easy facts to turn to in making your decision. However, remember that your true satisfaction in your job is not likely to come directly from any one of these things. Know whe...
	Salary Negotiation by Beth Gilfeather - Sep, 2008 A discussion about salary is no minor detail! It not only has a direct effect on the level of offer made, it can literally make or break a person's candidacy with a company. There are some definite rules to salary negotiation that every candidate should know. So keep the following ten comm...
	A Candidate Advantage Reader Writes... by Beth Gilfeather - Aug, 2008 I've gotten a lot of response about the post on admitting to weaknesses during the interview process. There was one question in particular that I'd like to share from a high-level Finance Professional who felt he asserted himself too much/ the wrong way with upper level management and is l...
	Interview Bloopers! by Beth Gilfeather - Aug, 2008 Candidates make mistakes during the interview all the time. And the worst thing you can do is to ignore them and try to forget that this has happened. Trust me, the manager won't! So just like in the movies, remember that you can always "cut and do a retake" to make things better when nece...
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