One of the most common concerns we hear from job seekers is feeling caught unaware by interview questions they didn't expect. While you can't predict every question that might come your way, there's a powerful tool at your disposal that can help you prepare more effectively: the job announcement itself. Think of a job announcement as more than just a list of requirements - it's actually a roadmap to your interview preparation. Those carefully crafted qualifications aren't just telling you what the organization wants; they're giving you insight into what they'll ask to determine if you're the right fit [...]

Movement Talent was fortunate to have Katelyn Chacon as our summer intern this year. We asked Katelyn to share a bit about what she learned here, particularly updating her resume. In this blog post, we share Katelyn in her own words, with additional guidance based on our team’s experience reviewing thousands of resumes over the past several years. Especially for those who are currently job seekers, we hope you take away some tangible ways to improve your resume. The task I look forward to least when it comes to the job application process is updating and editing my resume. [...]

This post is authored by Linda Nguyen Over the past four years at Movement Talent, we have sat in on many an interview, and have seen what works and what does not. There are obvious things for video interviews like logging on early to test your audio and video, keeping your camera on, avoiding doing other work while interviewing, and turning off any other apps or digital distractions. Then, there are the not-so-obvious things like creating more time, space, and flexibility to allow interviewees to share openly.  When we have questions for candidates about motivation, we empower interviewees to [...]

It’s officially springtime, and our thoughts turn to tidying up.  No, not our home offices or the junk drawer in the kitchen. Instead, the Movement Talent team is taking some time to focus on rearranging our resumes and polishing our professional presence on LinkedIn. None of us are looking for new jobs. Still, we know it’s always easier to make little changes at regular intervals than to carry out a major overhaul when a new opportunity arises.  With that in mind, we’re offering a few tips to keep your resume relevant and effective. 1. Edit ruthlessly. We know it [...]

You carefully examine your organization's needs and thoughtfully develop a new role.  You write a position description.  Everything gets approved. You post the listing on your website.  You share it on social media.  And… nothing happens.  Where are all the applicants? We see this all the time: organizations devote significant resources of time and people to create a description for a new position or to fill a current vacancy.  Hours of collaboration and feedback result in a comprehensive document that does a great job of capturing the details of the position.  However, you’re missing out on potential applicants without [...]

ma·laise (noun) - a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify Most of us have been on at least one side of the “search table,” either looking for great candidates to fill a role or being the one looking for a great role yourself. While often an exciting time filled with potential and anticipation for both the candidate and the hiring organization, these moments can also be the source of ire, angst, anxiety, and even dread. We know that malaise can set in during the search process - we have been there [...]