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TURNINGPOINT SHEDS LIGHT ON HIRING & JOB SEARCH IN THE COVID ERA

TurningPoint Executive Search CEO & Founder Ken Schmitt was the featured speaker for the University of San Diego Alumni Association and the North County San Diego Torero Club this week. Addressing the impact of COVID-19  …
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SORRY, YOUR RESUME SUCKS

We are smack-dab in the middle of a hiring storm. Don’t believe me? Our firm secured THREE new searches in the first 3 days of this week. Trust us, companies are on the hunt! This  …
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LAUNCHING YOUR JOB SEARCH WITHOUT GETTING CAUGHT ~ DO’S AND DON’TS

Launching your job search while employed has some definite advantages. Without a time crunch, you are not at the mercy of job boards or networking opportunities. Additionally, you can catch up with professional connections without  …
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LIAR! LIAR! YOUR CANDIDATE’S RESUME IS ON FIRE!

Parents of aspiring college students aren’t the only ones weaving tales of academic achievement, award-winning experiences, and outstanding accomplishments. Job Seekers are guilty of embellishing their resumes just as often. Employers tend to treat resumes  …
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THE 6 “BE”S OF INTERVIEWING TO HIRE THE BEST EMPLOYEES

The #1 problem we find when connecting with organizations looking to retain our services is that they often work back assward – especially when it comes to the interview. Companies invest in training their employees  …
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WADING THROUGH THE BULL%@*T TO FIND A JOB

Employers… Here’s the simple truth: Your Application Process is Driving Away Top Talent! It goes without saying, the job search process can be tedious and extremely frustrating. (Won’t someone create a universal job application!?) As  …
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“DOES MY RECRUITER HATE ME?

You just know the recruiter you spoke to is going to help you land your ideal job! He already had three roles he thought you’d be perfect for! So, you wait anxiously for the next  …
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EMPLOYERS: JOB SEEKERS ARE CONDUCTING REFERENCE CHECKS ON YOU!

Hiring Managers: You are not the only ones running reference checks. Professionals across industries are dipping their toes in the job market pond. 65% of job seekers are entertaining multiple offers at one time. In  …
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THE RESUME THAT WILL GET YOU HIRED

The war for talent rages on. It remains a candidate’s market; yet, there’s fierce competition to nab the hottest jobs.  Every job seeker knows, it’s all about making an impression.  Ideally, your first impression is  …
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ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS, HIRE THE RIGHT EMPLOYEE

With the declining average tenure for employees across all generations, it is even more important HR and hiring managers bring the right candidates through the door. But how can an employer know if great candidates will  …
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