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Have you been recently laid-off?

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My name is Shirley Ray.

With 17+ years of success as a corporate recruiter, professional recruiter and staffing agency owner I’ve interviewed thousands of job hopefuls and placed hundreds of deserving people in good positions. There was only one problem. For every person that was hired or placed; there were 20 more I was prevented from helping.

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Knowledge is Power. Here you'll find strategies that work for real people. Get a behind the scenes look at how companies hire. Discover useful information you won’t get anywhere else. And find resources to put you in control of your career search. Information such as:

  • Employment application Do’s and Don’ts
  • How to make your resume as strong as possible
  • How to prepare for different types of interviews
  • Common interviewing mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Questions to ask during the interview that will rocket you to the head of the line
  • Understanding job interview etiquette
  • Understanding where you are in the hiring process
  • Strategies to gain an edge when responding to interview questions
  • The four questions you must answer for prospective employers (even if they don’t ask!)
  • How to handle illegal interview questions
  • Where to find opportunities
  • The pros & cons of opportunity sources
  • And much more.

The advice offered here comes from a 360 degree view of the position getting/employee hiring process. I have experience at virtually every major point on the compass.

In the real world recruiters review literally hundreds of resumes a week. Each resume doesn't always get looked at. Interviewers don't always know what they're doing. And hiring companies sometimes have faulty hiring processes.

Taking advantage of the information you'll find here will help you recognize these real world situations and adjust your tactics accordingly. With me in your corner You Can...Gain an Edge to Win the Job.






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Market Pay Rates
Find out what the going market pay range is before embarking on your job search.

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Good Job References will Give You an Edge
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Interviewing Do's and Don'ts
Learn from other's interviewing mistakes to do what it takes and get the job.

How to Ace an Interview
Learn how to ace an interview. Get this free insider interview secret that gives serious job seekers an edge.

Telephone Job Interview
To be at your best in a telephone job interview you need to know what to expect and how to prepare. These free insiders tips will help you on your way.

Common Job Interview Questions
Prepare for common job interview questions to gain an employment edge.

Questions to Ask in Interview Situations
Knowing which questions to ask in interview situations can rocket you to the head of the line.

Your Career Profile
Your career profile is a powerful tool that can be used to move your candidacy to the head of the job seeking line.

Effective Interview Follow Up
Job winning interview follow up. Don't miss this important opportunity to influence the hiring decision. These free insider tips show you how.

Job Lead Sources - Pro's and Con's.
What you need to know about job lead sources before deciding which to use.

Networking for a Job
Networking for a Job is one of the most effective actions job seekers can take. Here are free tips to help you on your way.

Hiring Companies and Their Web-sites
Learn the in's and out's of using hiring companies' web-sites as a job lead source.

Job Search Engines and Job Banks -- Pro's and Con's
Understanding the In's and Out's of Job Search Engines will help you get the most out of these online job lists.

Staffing Organizations - Pro's and Con's
Decide whether staffing organizations are a good job lead source for you.

Inside Staffing Agencies and Placement Companies
Get an inside look at how staffing agencies operate to gain an edge over other candidates.

Employment Verification vs. Employment Reference
Confusing an employment verification with an employment reference could cost you a job offer.

Avoiding a Job Offer Scam
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