Jack Kelly

Having a talented, knowledgeable and well-connected recruiter aggressively working on your behalf could help you find a great, new job opportunity. A good recruiter can provide you access to some of the best jobs on the market, sell you to the company so that you can get a job

Job recruiters are in a unique profession. They generally don’t require a college degree, certifications, licensing or accreditation. The industry isn’t heavily regulated. You could have a high-school degree, no recruiting experience, hang out a shingle and call yourself a recruiter. Despite the low barrier to entry,

The “How did you learn about the job?” interview question seems harmless. You can naively believe this is a nice question designed to help the interviewer get to know you, but the real reason is much more insidious. Here’s why “How did you learn about the job?” can become

A common question among job candidates is how to deal with the “Do you have any questions for me?” question. The question seems to stress many people, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Why do people ask, “Do you have any questions for me?” “Do you have any

The job market is hot. Businesses—everything from mom-and-pop shops to mammoth global companies—are desperately trying to find workers. Managers also fear losing their best and brightest to their competitors. You’d think in this war for talent, business leaders would bend over backward to attract and

A job interview is similar to dating. Both activities involve trying to find out if the interest is mutual. On a date, you’re on your best behavior and trying to read the signs to see if the other person views you as an attractive partner. Some buy signals can