So, you have a world-class resume, or, at least, you certainly should; is this enough to land you an interview? In many cases the answer is yes, but in a job market where there are often several hundred resumes submitted for one position, there is a way to further increase your chances. A cover letter …
On a recent trip to Italy, I visited Montecassino Abbey, a 6th century Benedictine monastery high on a hill. The 45-minute bus ride up the hill and then climbing 86 stairs to the top with no railing were so very worth it. The view was breathtaking, and the story of the location is amazing. The …
Many job search candidates are over 45, and concerned that their age is a large obstacle to finding a job. Research indicates that this is not the reality in today’s job market. Mature workers bring value: they are able to make better decisions, train/mentor others, and work as part of a team. They bring a …
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With a job market that is continuing to improve, CPIBN and CPI agree with Forbes’ Dan Schwabel’s best practices for hiring and retention in 2017: 1. Improved Candidate, Employee Experiences 2. The Rise Of The Blended Workforce 3. Reviews Evolve From Annual To Continuous 4. Millennials Meet Gen Z 5. Augmented, Virtual Reality Revolutionize Recruiting and Training 6. …
It truly has been an amazing 2016. We got a new look, celebrated our 30th Anniversary, were a part of the inaugural DisruptHR, welcomed a new CPIBN staff elf, enjoyed volunteering and giving back to our Buffalo community, and so much more! Thank you to all of our clients, partners, friends, and community peers for …
Welcome to the new CPIBN blog page! In honor of Shea’s Performing Arts Center’s new makeover and our 30th Anniversary, we decided that we needed a better place to bring helpful and motivational information to our candidates, clients, WNY, and beyond! While we may not have the same visual impact as Jessie and Katey, the …
The CPIBN staff works to make the office environment as comfortable as possible for each and every candidate. The first step of that process is assuring that the staff members are perceived as approachable and trustworthy. There is always someone to greet people walking through the front door, which works to help ease the first …
Every CPIBN candidate finishes the boot camp modules with the idea that they are employed; for themselves as job seekers. Repeatedly stressing the importance of treating the job search as a full time job makes the advice feel cliche, but it serves a purpose. Embracing the mantra creates an understanding of the process and a …
Everyone needs a little pick-me-up after the weekend. Check out these quotes to help you conquer Monday and the rest of the week!
Every job search includes a period playing the waiting game. Patience pays off, however, and after another round of interviews and meeting with other members of the company, Candidate A is finally able to shed the Job Seeker job title and begin the transition into a new role and job title. CPIBN’s involvement in the …
