Undercover Recruiter
@ucrecruiter.bsky.social
Writer and blogger, for myself and for hire. #Content includes #JobSearch, #Careers, #Employment, #Leadership and more. Career and job search coaching, too.
www.UndercoverRecruiter.ca
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A person's name has absolutely no bearing on their ability to do a particular j-
October 31, 2025 at 6:37 PM
A person's name has absolutely no bearing on their ability to do a particular j-
I can't see the difference. Can you see the difference?
October 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I can't see the difference. Can you see the difference?
Solid post about success metrics that go beyond a placed employee's first day. protisglobal.com/articles/how...
How Should a Recruiter Be Measured? - Protis Global
How should an executive recruiter be measured? Mike Bitar of Protis Global shares his insights as an experienced executive recruiter.
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June 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Solid post about success metrics that go beyond a placed employee's first day. protisglobal.com/articles/how...
One of my first managers asked me questions very similar to this one, when I was new to the recruiting business. He was one of the best bosses I ever had. trifectagrowth.ca/hold-produce...
Right Question, Right Time: A Better Way to Hold Producers Accountable
In staffing, results matter. But the right question, asked at the right time, is a better way to hold producers accountable.
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June 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
One of my first managers asked me questions very similar to this one, when I was new to the recruiting business. He was one of the best bosses I ever had. trifectagrowth.ca/hold-produce...
Here's a fun stat. Know how many people haven't gotten a job, or been screened out by an ATS, because their resume was - gasp - two pages instead of one?
Zero. That's how many.
Can we kill the one-page-resume 'rule' yet?
Zero. That's how many.
Can we kill the one-page-resume 'rule' yet?
June 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Here's a fun stat. Know how many people haven't gotten a job, or been screened out by an ATS, because their resume was - gasp - two pages instead of one?
Zero. That's how many.
Can we kill the one-page-resume 'rule' yet?
Zero. That's how many.
Can we kill the one-page-resume 'rule' yet?
I've been feeling the same way about AI lately. And I agree - there will come a point where human connection is a competitive differentiator. trifectagrowth.ca/ai-in-recrui...
AI in Recruiting and Staffing - Trifecta Growth Partners
The use of AI in recruiting and staffing is growing. As well it should. But what should be automated, and what should be left to the humans?
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May 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I've been feeling the same way about AI lately. And I agree - there will come a point where human connection is a competitive differentiator. trifectagrowth.ca/ai-in-recrui...
To improve at anything we do in life, we need to think critically about our performance when we did it last. In today’s new blog, why interviewing is no exception to the rule. #JobSearchTips #InterviewTips
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A Brief Debrief - Post-interview coaching
You can improve your job interviews by coaching yourself. Here's why and how to debrief after an interview.
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March 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
To improve at anything we do in life, we need to think critically about our performance when we did it last. In today’s new blog, why interviewing is no exception to the rule. #JobSearchTips #InterviewTips
undercoverrecruiter.ca/a-brief-debrief
undercoverrecruiter.ca/a-brief-debrief
Here's a #NationalCoffeeDay shout-out to everyone starting their day looking for a new job. Keep moving, stay positive, keep your eye on the prize. The next resume, the next interview, could be *the one*. You've got this.
March 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Here's a #NationalCoffeeDay shout-out to everyone starting their day looking for a new job. Keep moving, stay positive, keep your eye on the prize. The next resume, the next interview, could be *the one*. You've got this.
#FREE! That's right, for five days, starting today, the e-book version is FREE! (Paperback also available.) Check it out, and if you like it, a review would be just lovely. #JobSearchTips #ResumeWriting #JobInterviewTips
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Your Next Job: Faster: The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Beating the Competition and Landing Your Dream Job
Your Next Job: Faster: The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Beating the Competition and Landing Your Dream Job - Kindle edition by Recruiter, Undercover. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Your Next Job: Faster: The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Beating the Competition and Landing Your Dream Job.
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March 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#FREE! That's right, for five days, starting today, the e-book version is FREE! (Paperback also available.) Check it out, and if you like it, a review would be just lovely. #JobSearchTips #ResumeWriting #JobInterviewTips
amazon.com/dp/B09DF9GGHW
amazon.com/dp/B09DF9GGHW
Nobody likes talking about their weaknesses, but in almost every #JobInterview, you'll be asked about yours. Answering confidently and well - and honestly - means preparing for it. ..1/3
March 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Nobody likes talking about their weaknesses, but in almost every #JobInterview, you'll be asked about yours. Answering confidently and well - and honestly - means preparing for it. ..1/3
Great reminder and encouragement for introverts, @ShelleyPiedmont. Even calling *one person* for a first conversation can be a huge achievement for many.
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March 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Great reminder and encouragement for introverts, @ShelleyPiedmont. Even calling *one person* for a first conversation can be a huge achievement for many.
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Happy Friday! With a few days of #InternationalWeekOfHappinessAtWork remaining, it seemed like a good time to remember that #happiness matters. It matters, you deserve it, and it's worth pursuing.
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The Pursuit of Happiness
What would change in your life if you woke up each morning looking forward to going to work? Pursue more than your next job. Pursue happiness.
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March 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Happy Friday! With a few days of #InternationalWeekOfHappinessAtWork remaining, it seemed like a good time to remember that #happiness matters. It matters, you deserve it, and it's worth pursuing.
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It takes time and effort to develop and refine great stories to tell in a #JobInterview. Devote time to your stories, and practice telling them out loud. #InterviewTips #JobInterview #JobSearchTips
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March 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
It takes time and effort to develop and refine great stories to tell in a #JobInterview. Devote time to your stories, and practice telling them out loud. #InterviewTips #JobInterview #JobSearchTips
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If you're on the job market, I'm sure people have told you how important it is to #network. Have they told you how? Here are 5 simple steps to get you #networking like a pro.#JobSearchTips
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Network Engineer - Networking and the job search
Networking is a critically important part of the job search. There's no magic to it. Here's an easy 5-step plan.
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March 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
If you're on the job market, I'm sure people have told you how important it is to #network. Have they told you how? Here are 5 simple steps to get you #networking like a pro.#JobSearchTips
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On a #resume, a Profile is usually better than an Objective. An Objective is about what you want; a Profile is about what you’re offering. The latter is almost always more important. #ResumeTips #ResumeWriting #JobSearchTips
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This isn't traditional recruitment and career advice. This is Undercover Recruiter.
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March 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
On a #resume, a Profile is usually better than an Objective. An Objective is about what you want; a Profile is about what you’re offering. The latter is almost always more important. #ResumeTips #ResumeWriting #JobSearchTips
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Making 'cold calls' as part of your #JobSearch? Here’s a hint from the sales world: Smile when you’re speaking on the phone. The person on the other end can hear it, making them more likely to be warm, welcoming. #JobSearchTips
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This isn't traditional recruitment and career advice. This is Undercover Recruiter.
www.UndercoverRecruiter.ca
March 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Making 'cold calls' as part of your #JobSearch? Here’s a hint from the sales world: Smile when you’re speaking on the phone. The person on the other end can hear it, making them more likely to be warm, welcoming. #JobSearchTips
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If you’re using job *descriptions* to advertise *opportunities*, please just stop. That’s like inviting people to a party by sending them the recipe for the hors d’oeuvres. 🙃
March 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
If you’re using job *descriptions* to advertise *opportunities*, please just stop. That’s like inviting people to a party by sending them the recipe for the hors d’oeuvres. 🙃
Some #recruiters ask 'trick' questions to see how a candidate deals with the unexpected. Are you able to think on your feet? Are you able to respond quickly, even when you’re taken off guard? Do you react unprofessionally when surprised? #InterviewTips #JobInterview #JobSearch
March 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Some #recruiters ask 'trick' questions to see how a candidate deals with the unexpected. Are you able to think on your feet? Are you able to respond quickly, even when you’re taken off guard? Do you react unprofessionally when surprised? #InterviewTips #JobInterview #JobSearch
Price drop! Now only $5.99 for the Kindle version (also available in paperback). 130 pages of #JobSearch essentials, for the cost of two cups of coffee. #ResumeTips #InterviewTips #JobSearchTips
amazon.com/dp/B09DF9GGHW
amazon.com/dp/B09DF9GGHW
Your Next Job: Faster: The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Beating the Competition and Landing Your Dream Job
Your Next Job: Faster: The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Beating the Competition and Landing Your Dream Job - Kindle edition by Recruiter, Undercover. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Your Next Job: Faster: The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Beating the Competition and Landing Your Dream Job.
www.amazon.com
March 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Price drop! Now only $5.99 for the Kindle version (also available in paperback). 130 pages of #JobSearch essentials, for the cost of two cups of coffee. #ResumeTips #InterviewTips #JobSearchTips
amazon.com/dp/B09DF9GGHW
amazon.com/dp/B09DF9GGHW
Poll: If you've been asked to #WorkFromHome as a temporary measure, and your company is asking you to return to the office (assuming your work can be done just fine from anywhere), which of these best describes you?
March 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Poll: If you've been asked to #WorkFromHome as a temporary measure, and your company is asking you to return to the office (assuming your work can be done just fine from anywhere), which of these best describes you?
The questions you ask in a #JobInterview show what matters most to you. Good questions help you figure out whether the job is a good fit. They also tell the #recruiter about who you are as a potential new hire. #InterviewTips #JobSearchTips
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This isn't traditional recruitment and career advice. This is Undercover Recruiter.
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March 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The questions you ask in a #JobInterview show what matters most to you. Good questions help you figure out whether the job is a good fit. They also tell the #recruiter about who you are as a potential new hire. #InterviewTips #JobSearchTips
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Some people seem blessed with an innate #confidence. If you’re feeling anxious going into interviews, you’re not alone. Here’s how you can project confidence you may not be feeling inside. #InterviewTips #JobSearchTips
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Fake it ‘til You Make it
As a candidate, you want to appear confident. But how can you project confidence if you don't feel confident? Here are some tricks.
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March 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Some people seem blessed with an innate #confidence. If you’re feeling anxious going into interviews, you’re not alone. Here’s how you can project confidence you may not be feeling inside. #InterviewTips #JobSearchTips
undercoverrecruiter.ca/fake-it-til-yo…
undercoverrecruiter.ca/fake-it-til-yo…
For an online #JobInterview, if you have no choice but to use a mobile device, use a tripod. NEVER handhold it, I promise you can’t possibly hold it still enough. #InterviewTips #JobSearchTips
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This isn't traditional recruitment and career advice. This is Undercover Recruiter.
www.undercoverrecruiter.ca
March 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
For an online #JobInterview, if you have no choice but to use a mobile device, use a tripod. NEVER handhold it, I promise you can’t possibly hold it still enough. #InterviewTips #JobSearchTips
undercoverrecruiter.ca
undercoverrecruiter.ca