Although most employers were forced to adopt video interviewing due to lockdown restrictions, more than half of employers continue to use them after restrictions have been lifted. However, recent studies report many candidates can find video interviews more stressful than face-to-face interviews citing fears of dropped internet connections, interruptions and difficulty building rapport over video. And […]
Are You Sharing Your Professional “Story" in a Compelling Way? Do you want to “amp up” your job search? Do you feel like your interview responses aren’t landing as effectively as you would like? This session will help you change that. Join us as career coach, speaker, and founder of Transition Consulting and Coaching, Cathy […]
This Hudson Job Search meeting features Kris McGuigan, owner of Professional Courage and a Certified Resume Writer who says, “On average, recruiters glance at a resume for only 6.25 seconds before assessing a candidate’s compatibility.” Is your resume making the right first impression? Learn the best-kept secrets of professional resume writers, and how the use of key […]
The Truth About Ageism Job seekers over 50 often cite age discrimination as a significant barrier to employment. While ageism is real and documented—two out of three workers aged 45+ report seeing or experiencing it—sometimes the biggest obstacle isn’t just the perceptions of employers but also the mindset and approach of the job seeker themselves. […]
What Really Happens After You Click "Submit"? If you've been applying for jobs, you've probably heard all kinds of advice about Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). - "Use every keyword." - "Don't use abbreviations." - "The ATS rejected your resume." But how much of that is actually true? Join Hudson Job Search for a unique panel […]
Real Answers from the Front Lines of Today’s Job Search What’s actually working in today’s job market? ⇒ Not what worked five years ago. ⇒ Not what someone read in an article. ⇒ Not what sounds good in theory. What’s working right now? Hudson Job Search is bringing together a panel of four HJS Advisors […]
In recent years, top athletes and executives have turned to sport psychologists to help them gain a competitive mental advantage. Dr. Sam Maniar, a Sport Psychologist, Executive Coach, and former HJS Advisor, will not only share stories from his 25+ years of experience in sport psychology (Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes, Chicago Cubs, and more), […]
From Rejection to Job Offer: Turning Setbacks into Success You’ve put together the perfect resume, customized the cover letter, aced the screening, and nailed the interview. The job description seemed tailor-made for you, and you did everything right. It’s time to celebrate because you expect the job offer email any day now. But then the […]
Demystifying the Language of Hiring What Employers Say, What They Mean, and What You Should Do Next “We’ll be in touch.” “We’re still interviewing other candidates.” “You were a strong candidate.” You’ve probably heard these phrases during a job search. But what do they actually tell you about where you stand - and what should […]
Your Next Job Opportunity May Not Begin With an Application. It May Begin With a Conversation. Networking is one of the most important parts of a successful job search - but for many job seekers, it can also be one of the most uncomfortable. Who should you contact? What do you say? And how do […]