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RealStreet Hired A New Recruiting Coordinator!
Angelica Wood was hired in June as a Recruiting Coordinator for our Tysons Corner office. Wood will support the Recruiting team by searching job board databases and social networking sites for potential candidates. Coordinating the candidate application process by scheduling candidate interviews, formatting resumes and creating ScoreCards, she will assist with basic HR functions, including processing Read more »
RealStreet President, Judy McGovern, Elected Girl Scouts of Central Maryland Board Chair
RealStreet, a leading national employment and recruiting firm for the architecture, engineering and construction communities throughout the United States, would like to commend our President, Judy McGovern, for her newly elected role as Board Chair for the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. Girl Scouts of Central Maryland named RealStreet President, Judy McGovern, as their new Board Chair Read more »
RealStreet Promotes Paige Gemmill to Recruiter!
RealStreet, a leading national employment and recruiting firm for the architecture, engineering and construction communities throughout the United States, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Paige Gemmill to Recruiter. “Paige has become a vital contributor to the recruitment team,” said Aberdeen Branch Manager, Jennifer Pipino. Pipino elaborated, stating that “Paige is developing into an Read more »
Create Your Own Job Search Luck!
How much of a role does luck play in job search success? Sometimes it may seem like a lot. After all, looking for a new job is often a difficult and time consuming process. And when you’ve worked hard, and have great experience to show for it, it can be especially frustrating when genuine efforts Read more »
Effective Communication to Onboard Your New Hires
When a new hire is brought on board, the goal is to ensure they become productive as soon as possible. In some cases, managers may be tempted to expedite the onboarding process as a means of having the person handle critical duties faster, but failing to cover certain details at the beginning can yield disastrous Read more »
Are You Showcasing Your Soft Skills in Interviews?
When it comes to interviews, most candidates put an emphasis on their hard skills. While they are a vital part of a resume, as they demonstrate technical expertise, the interviewer already has that information. At this stage, you have already been screened. You and every other candidate they are interviewing for the job have the Read more »
Want to Get Hired? Tailor Your Resume to the Job!
Crafting a targeted resume when applying directly to a job is crucial if you want to sell yourself as an ideal candidate. Ideally, you would be able to match noteworthy accomplishments from your past to each of the requirements. You could then present it in a way that shows the reader that you not only Read more »
Professional Associations are a Great Resource for Job Seekers
There are countless associations available for professionals to join. Some are industry specific, some target particular demographics, and they range in size, cost and exclusivity. The key is to not only pick the right association(s) for your goals and but also utilize the membership(s) effectively. Four Reasons to Augment Your Job Search Efforts with Memberships Read more »
References Can Make or Break Your Chances of Getting a Job – Ensure Yours are Positive!
During a job search it is important to be prepared to provide a list of references, should a potential employer make the request. Avoid a last minute scramble by gathering your references as soon as possible. The following will help you compile, vet and prepare a solid list of references to use during your job Read more »
Develop a Strategy to Achieve Job Search Success!
Looking for a new job takes time and effort – often as much as a full time job! Attack your job search as you would any project at work by creating a plan. It will enable you to identify your ideal targets, establish a timeframe, focus your energy on what is most important and stay Read more »