Skills-Based Resume Writing: Writing a resume can feel overwhelming. How do you find the right words to capture your skills and achievements—and more importantly, stand out among hundreds of applicants? In today’s competitive job market, a skills-based resume is more than a formality—it’s your opportunity to communicate where you excel and how you bring value [...]
The Art of Conversation: Bridging the Digital Divide In today's tech-driven world, communication often happens through screens. Smartphones, tablets, and computers have become our primary tools for connecting, even for job interviews, which can now take place via phone calls or video conferencing. While this technology offers convenience, it can also feel overwhelming for some. [...]
In today's competitive job market, where opportunities abound and individuals seek roles that align with their career aspirations, the importance of effective communication cannot be overstated. As a seasoned executive recruiting organization, ConnectPoint Search Group in Sacramento, CA, has over two decades of experience in the recruiting industry. We have witnessed firsthand clear communication's impact [...]
How to answer "Why Work Here?": Balancing Priorities in Business, Finance, and IT In job interviews, the question "Why work here?" is very significant and often asked. The answer shows the candidate's mindset and their priorities and long-term commitment. This is a common but often challenging question and is increasingly important in modern workplaces. In [...]
March Madness and the Winning Culture: Attracting Top Talent March Madness isn't just confined to the basketball court; it's also a term that resonates in the recruiting world. In the competitive talent landscape, companies are in fierce competition to attract and retain the best individuals who will contribute to the success and growth of their [...]
10 Ways to Stand Out in Your Job Search In today's competitive job market, standing out is not just a goal—it's a necessity. Here at ConnectPoint Search Group, we specialize in Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, IT, and business placements and understand the challenges professionals face in their job search journey. To ensure you rise [...]
Should you ask questions during an interview? What About Difficult Questions? As an executive recruiter, one of the most common questions we receive from job candidates is whether they should ask a lot of questions during an interview. The answer is simple: yes, you should. However, not all questions are created equal, and some are [...]
Quiet Quitting: Separating the Symptom from the Cause Quiet quitting. What began as a viral video has become one of the most talked about (and written about) topics this year. Is it a valid phenomenon, or is it nothing more than catchy clickbait? To a certain degree, the answer to that question does not matter. [...]
Will Writing Remain an Important Skill in the Future? As machine learning technologies grow ever more sophisticated, the employment landscape is evolving. Jobs involving manual and repetitive tasks such as warehouse operations, customer support, and data processing are threatened by the rise of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, roles requiring complex thought and emotional intelligence are on [...]
Our Words Matter Humans speak their first fully-formed words sometime between 9 – 12 months of age. It’s a big deal, delighting our parents and launching us into the world of interactive communication. For the rest of our lives, words are the foundation of (almost) everything we do. Psychologist and author Dr. Jordan Peterson says, [...]
