One simple way to score an interview is to tailor your resume to fit the job. Sounds easy enough, right? Here are some quick tips to prepare your resume for the position you want: Understand the Job and Necessary Qualifications Read over the job description to ensure that you understand ... Read More
A career insight survey conducted by AfterCollege shows that only 14% of college seniors have jobs lined up after college, which means that the vast majority will have to continue searching for jobs after graduation. A poll conducted by Accenture consulting company compared the responses of 2014 graduates with the ... Read More
Desired and qualified applicants are being hired faster than ever! Recent studies indicate that the No. 1 reason why candidates turn down a job opportunity is because the company didn’t offer a position quickly enough. In fact, nearly 40 percent of those surveyed have rejected a job opportunity because they ... Read More
Are you considering making a move from your current job? DES can help you find your next opportunity! We have a large variety of valuable resources to help you apply for your next career change. Resume and interview assistance Here at DES, we know exactly what employers are looking for ... Read More
Dallas is booming and we’re blessed to be a part of it! There’s no doubting that Dallas is one of the greatest places to be and for many reasons! From the gorgeous skyline to cheering for the Cowboys to chowing down on the Tex-Mex, no wrong can come from this ... Read More
You want to know what’s hot this summer? It’s not just the weather, it’s also the job hunt! There are many job openings for 2015, so here’s some advice on how to make your job search more likely to have a good outcome. Forbes ranked Dallas as the 5th best ... Read More
Post-graduate life can be incredibly stressful, as recent college graduates learn to navigate the ups and downs of “real life.” With the stresses of finding a place to live, meeting new people, and living independently, there is plenty to worry about without having to find a job. But the post-grad ... Read More
At DES we pride ourselves on being a client-focused brand in all aspects of the job placement spectrum. Specifically, we recruit the best and the brightest applicants in order to best serve our clients’ needs. One of the most modern and effective tools we use throughout the recruiting process is ... Read More
With the new year in full swing, your job search should be back in action as well. For this year’s job search, you need to be sure your resume is above the rest. Your resume should be effective and well-organized. Here is how you can fix up your resume for ... Read More
You spent hours crafting the perfect resume and cover letter, searching, and applying for jobs. Your hard work has paid off, and now you have an interview scheduled with a prospective employer. You have researched the employer and prepared your outfit, but now what? Here are some of our tips ... Read More
When deciding where you want to find a job, there are many things to consider. Whether you are a sports fan, a shopper, an art enthusiast, or someone who just wants to live in a booming, business-friendly town, Dallas has it all. Economy MSN considers Dallas to be the third ... Read More
Recruiters and hiring managers read hundreds of resumes, so how will your resume “wow” employers? While what stands out to one recruiter might not stand out to another, there are universal qualities that define an outstanding resume. Try these tips to revamp your resume before applying for jobs: 1. Be ... Read More
With healthcare laws changing, the shifting economy, and the change in the job market, employers are seeking to hire on a temporary basis, rather than permanent. Hiring temporary workers has risen by more than 50% since the recession ended (Source: http://ow.ly/n8amK). Are you part of this statistic? Whether you are ... Read More
How important is company culture within your leadership program? With the slowly shifting job market and the millennials taking over the working majority, companies are finding that company culture is becoming increasingly important. People are looking to get more out of their job than just a paycheck these days, ... Read More
When it’s interview time, it’s easy to be stressed and frantic. We often forget so many of the most basic essentials of a job interview in the excitement of the callback. Here are some ways to ensure you will forfeit your chances of landing the job. 1. Dress to ... Read More
As many HR managers and job seekers have noticed, new trends are popping up in the hiring process. A new and increasingly popular approach is to deviate from the standard interview questions and ask questions that seem to be off the beaten track. For example, instead asking the interviewee ... Read More
You’ve just graduated from college. You are fresh faced and ready to take on the big wide world of adulthood. You, and the rest of your fellow graduates, are all running to job boards, searching for their big break. How are you supposed to stand out from the rest? ... Read More
Marketing n. The action or business of promoting and selling products or services Whether you realize it or not, when you’re searching for a new job, you’re a marketer – you’re promoting and selling a product (yourself) and services (your skills). Here are some practices successful marketing departments employ that ... Read More