Posts by Dave Sgro

Questions For Connecting: How did you come to work here? What do you love most about working here? Questions About Company Culture: Who has been the most successful person to work here and why? Who has been the most UNsuccessful person to work here and why? Questions About Company Challenges: What’s the biggest challenge the…

Recruiters like myself receive hundreds if not thousands of resumes each week. Hiring Managers can receive dozens each week. I see document names that almost make me automatically hit the delete key such as Resume.doc or 455323532.pdf. How lame! Instead, how about something catchy like “Make sure you’re sitting down before opening.doc”, or “Dave Sgro…

So now that we’re through the first month of the new year, how are you doing on those new year resolutions?  Somewhere I read that instead of New Year “Resolutions”, we should do New Year “Realizations”. Look at things like what has worked for you, and what has not worked for you. What is the…

What are the hottest jobs of 2014? Abridged: Business Insider BOSTON, MA — CareerBuilder teamed up with Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI) to identify the occupations that grew by at least 7% from 2010 to 2013, are projected to grow in 2014, and pay at least $22 per hour. EMSI data is collected from more…

True North Consultants wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous 2014.

I put this out every year. This is really a good time to review your resume and make necessary changes, especially if it seemed to not work so well in 2013. Your resume had better be persuasive. Employers and recruiters get hundreds or even thousands of resumes a week, so they will scan a resume…

At this time of Thanksgiving True North Consultants pauses to reflect on our many blessings. The freedom of this great country in which we live. Its opportunity for achievement. The friendships we’ve formed, and the confidence all of you have shown in us. The privilege to serve others and make a difference in people’s lives.…

For many people the end of the year and the holidays are a time to reflect on the year, and their career situation. Many people update their resumes whether they are looking for a new job or not just as a way to figure out where they are at with their career, document new accomplishments,…

I see blog posts and articles all the time that are directed at job seekers, and talk about how they should work with a recruiter for their benefit.  Recruiters do have a lot to offer to someone that is searching for a new position. I have some real simple advice. Remember the golden rule. Treat…

Today on Veterans Day we honor those that have served. We really should honor them every day! The article “From Wharton to War”  is rather appropriate on this day. It is about building and being a part of great teams. There is no other team stronger than the U.S. Marines. It’s a good read.