Candidates Archive
Believe in Yourself and Enjoy the Results
The IT job market can be perplexing at times and 2019 is a great example. On one hand we have record low unemployment, demand for talent is high, and there may not be a better time to explore your options since the late 90s. On the other hand, there are talented individuals who have been
Your Success is Our Success!
On behalf of Aureus Group, we want to thank all of our customers and business partners who have trusted us as their strategic search and staffing partner. Your votes nominating us to be named by Forbes as one of its Best Professional Recruiting Firms in America is icing on the cake!
Why You Should Spare 5 Minutes of Time for a Recruiter
I’ve been in the staffing industry for four years now, and in those four years I’ve talked with a LOT of individuals. Some of them I’m talking with for the first time and others I’ve been talking with for years. For the most part, people who I call are pretty receptive to my calls
The Secrets of Stand-Out Job Candidates
With the job market strong, unemployment continuing to dip lower, and massive numbers of baby boomers retiring, job candidates should be inspired about their potential futures. During more than 30 years’ experience with selection and interviewing, I believe too many professionals settle for a job because they need a job.
How to Stay Positive during Your Job Search
Even with all of the snow the past few weeks, spring is right around the corner. Spring means new beginnings, new life, and greener pastures on the horizon. If you are in a job search rut, it is time to look forward and reframe your thoughts about your search.
What is the Cloud and Should You be using it for Storage?
Do you remember the days of storing your pictures on your computer or maybe a floppy disk? You would run out of space or your hardware would fail and you would lose your precious memories. Well those days are gone and they are now kept on the cloud.
Setting and Accomplishing Goals – It is Easy as Pie!
The beginning of February is already here. Many people made New Year’s resolutions which have already gone by the wayside. We have talked a lot over the last couple of months about setting goals for 2019. What goals have you accomplished during the first month of the year? Are you already behind on those goals
Business Etiquette – Time to Rethink the Compensation Question
I'm going to share a little secret. I don't particularly enjoy discussing compensation. There. I said it. I'm a veteran recruiter, talking to candidates and hiring managers all day, every day, about job opportunities and compensation requirements.
Don’t Settle for Unhappy at Work
Years ago as I was still learning this business, I was lucky enough to meet one of the most genuine and kind candidates I’ve ever worked with. The problem for her was that she was miserable in her job. It was taking a toll on her relationships, family, and health.
New Year’s Resolutions – NOT!
This time of year, many people make New Year's resolutions, and there are a ton of articles written about that. I'm NOT going to write about New Year's resolutions! Instead, I prefer to see what I accomplished in the past 12 months and determine what I'm going to do in the next year. It's more