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
www.UndercoverRecruiter.ca
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?
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.
I've seen a lot of people this week (back-to-school blues?) thinking about whether to stay at their current job or start looking for something else. ICYMI, here's my take to when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em.
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March 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I've seen a lot of people this week (back-to-school blues?) thinking about whether to stay at their current job or start looking for something else. ICYMI, here's my take to when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em.
undercoverrecruiter.ca/know-when-to-h…
undercoverrecruiter.ca/know-when-to-h…
September's here, and for many that means the #JobSearch is in full gear. Sadly, that also means that job #scams are, too. ICYMI: here's how to recognize and avoid the #scammers.
undercoverrecruiter.ca/con-job
undercoverrecruiter.ca/con-job
March 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
September's here, and for many that means the #JobSearch is in full gear. Sadly, that also means that job #scams are, too. ICYMI: here's how to recognize and avoid the #scammers.
undercoverrecruiter.ca/con-job
undercoverrecruiter.ca/con-job
To list your accomplishments on your resume, first you need to know what they are. In this blog, I break down what you should be looking for, when, and why.#ResumeTips #ResumeWriting
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undercoverrecruiter.ca/whats-in-your-…
March 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
To list your accomplishments on your resume, first you need to know what they are. In this blog, I break down what you should be looking for, when, and why.#ResumeTips #ResumeWriting
undercoverrecruiter.ca/whats-in-your-…
undercoverrecruiter.ca/whats-in-your-…
Explaining a long break in your work history can be a challenge. In this new blog post I’ll help you bridge that gap, and also give you insider insight about what a recruiter is really listening for in your answer.#JobSearchTips #InterviewTips
undercoverrecruiter.ca/bridge-the-gap
undercoverrecruiter.ca/bridge-the-gap
March 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Explaining a long break in your work history can be a challenge. In this new blog post I’ll help you bridge that gap, and also give you insider insight about what a recruiter is really listening for in your answer.#JobSearchTips #InterviewTips
undercoverrecruiter.ca/bridge-the-gap
undercoverrecruiter.ca/bridge-the-gap
A sincere thank you can be a powerful tool in your job search toolkit. ICYMI: here's when and how to use it. #JobSearchTips #Gratitude
undercoverrecruiter.ca/giving-thanks
undercoverrecruiter.ca/giving-thanks
March 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
A sincere thank you can be a powerful tool in your job search toolkit. ICYMI: here's when and how to use it. #JobSearchTips #Gratitude
undercoverrecruiter.ca/giving-thanks
undercoverrecruiter.ca/giving-thanks
Pursue #happiness in your work. It's worth it. That's why I do what I do: I care. Read more about why in today's blog post.#gratitude
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undercoverrecruiter.ca/the-pursuit-of…
March 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Pursue #happiness in your work. It's worth it. That's why I do what I do: I care. Read more about why in today's blog post.#gratitude
undercoverrecruiter.ca/the-pursuit-of…
undercoverrecruiter.ca/the-pursuit-of…
Situation: Critical may be the most comprehensive guide ever to behavioural and situational interviews. Over 450 tough questions, with inside info about what interviewers are listening for in your answers. Available to download now!
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March 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Situation: Critical may be the most comprehensive guide ever to behavioural and situational interviews. Over 450 tough questions, with inside info about what interviewers are listening for in your answers. Available to download now!
undercoverrecruiter.ca/product/situat…
undercoverrecruiter.ca/product/situat…
"Give me an example of a time when ..." Are questions like this standing between you and your dream job? Get ready, with this 450-question primer with expert tips for answering each category of question.
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undercoverrecruiter.ca/product/situat…
March 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
"Give me an example of a time when ..." Are questions like this standing between you and your dream job? Get ready, with this 450-question primer with expert tips for answering each category of question.
undercoverrecruiter.ca/product/situat…
undercoverrecruiter.ca/product/situat…
Everything you need to prepare for the most challenging behavioural interview questions. Only one week left to snag 'Situation: Critical' at the special $9.99 introductory price!
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March 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Everything you need to prepare for the most challenging behavioural interview questions. Only one week left to snag 'Situation: Critical' at the special $9.99 introductory price!
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undercoverrecruiter.ca/product/situat…
Situation: Critical - possibly the most comprehensive guide to behavioural interviews ever. Over 450 questions, with inside info about what interviewers are listening for. Download now - don't miss the special intro price of only $9.99 (CAD) until July 31!
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March 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Situation: Critical - possibly the most comprehensive guide to behavioural interviews ever. Over 450 questions, with inside info about what interviewers are listening for. Download now - don't miss the special intro price of only $9.99 (CAD) until July 31!
undercoverrecruiter.ca/product/situat…
undercoverrecruiter.ca/product/situat…
Tough love truth: I read your resume to screen you out, not in. Today, I break down the four key elements of your resume where you can give me reasons why you should make the cut.#JobSearchTips
#ResumeWriting #ResumeTips
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#ResumeWriting #ResumeTips
undercoverrecruiter.ca/209-2/
March 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Tough love truth: I read your resume to screen you out, not in. Today, I break down the four key elements of your resume where you can give me reasons why you should make the cut.#JobSearchTips
#ResumeWriting #ResumeTips
undercoverrecruiter.ca/209-2/
#ResumeWriting #ResumeTips
undercoverrecruiter.ca/209-2/
In today’s blog, I break down the reasons why you might – or might not – want to go with a functional #resume over chronological, and if you do, how to do it right. #ResumeWriting #ResumeTips #JobSearchTips
undercoverrecruiter.ca/form-and-funct…
undercoverrecruiter.ca/form-and-funct…
March 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
In today’s blog, I break down the reasons why you might – or might not – want to go with a functional #resume over chronological, and if you do, how to do it right. #ResumeWriting #ResumeTips #JobSearchTips
undercoverrecruiter.ca/form-and-funct…
undercoverrecruiter.ca/form-and-funct…
You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. Make every greeting a great one, by thinking about the three areas outlined in this blog. #JobSearchTips #InterviewTips
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March 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. Make every greeting a great one, by thinking about the three areas outlined in this blog. #JobSearchTips #InterviewTips
undercoverrecruiter.ca/pleased-to-mee…
undercoverrecruiter.ca/pleased-to-mee…
In today’s blog, I’m breaking down the Career History section of your resume. How to lay it out, how to articulate your experience, and what I’m looking for when I’m reading it. #ResumeTips #JobSearchTips
undercoverrecruiter.ca/history-lesson/
undercoverrecruiter.ca/history-lesson/
March 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
In today’s blog, I’m breaking down the Career History section of your resume. How to lay it out, how to articulate your experience, and what I’m looking for when I’m reading it. #ResumeTips #JobSearchTips
undercoverrecruiter.ca/history-lesson/
undercoverrecruiter.ca/history-lesson/
Cookie-cutter applications just don’t cut it. In this blog: everything you need to know about targeting every application to the job posting, so you hit the bullseye more often. #JobSearchTips #ResumeTips #CoverLetterTips
undercoverrecruiter.ca/on-target/
undercoverrecruiter.ca/on-target/
March 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Cookie-cutter applications just don’t cut it. In this blog: everything you need to know about targeting every application to the job posting, so you hit the bullseye more often. #JobSearchTips #ResumeTips #CoverLetterTips
undercoverrecruiter.ca/on-target/
undercoverrecruiter.ca/on-target/
I hate ‘trick questions’ in interviews. A lot. But some recruiters (not me) still ask them, so in today’s blog post, I’ve got the advice you need to turn that trick into a treat. #Job #JobSearchTips #Interview #Recruiter
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undercoverrecruiter.ca/if-you-were-a-…
March 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I hate ‘trick questions’ in interviews. A lot. But some recruiters (not me) still ask them, so in today’s blog post, I’ve got the advice you need to turn that trick into a treat. #Job #JobSearchTips #Interview #Recruiter
undercoverrecruiter.ca/if-you-were-a-…
undercoverrecruiter.ca/if-you-were-a-…
Why is it so darned hard to just be quiet for a moment and think about your answer to a question? In today’s blog, a reminder about the value of a moment of silence. #Job #Interview #JobSearchTips #InterviewTips
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undercoverrecruiter.ca/a-moment-of-si…
March 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Why is it so darned hard to just be quiet for a moment and think about your answer to a question? In today’s blog, a reminder about the value of a moment of silence. #Job #Interview #JobSearchTips #InterviewTips
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undercoverrecruiter.ca/a-moment-of-si…
The combination of skills and strengths you have add up to the value you bring to your job. How well do you know yours? In today’s blog, we’re taking inventory. #JobSearchTips #Skills #Strengths
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undercoverrecruiter.ca/taking-stock-s…
March 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The combination of skills and strengths you have add up to the value you bring to your job. How well do you know yours? In today’s blog, we’re taking inventory. #JobSearchTips #Skills #Strengths
undercoverrecruiter.ca/taking-stock-s…
undercoverrecruiter.ca/taking-stock-s…
Stories from your work experience can take an interview from good to great. In this blog post, learn how to tell great stories ... like a STAR. #JobSearchTips #InterviewTips
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undercoverrecruiter.ca/once-upon-a-ti…
March 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Stories from your work experience can take an interview from good to great. In this blog post, learn how to tell great stories ... like a STAR. #JobSearchTips #InterviewTips
undercoverrecruiter.ca/once-upon-a-ti…
undercoverrecruiter.ca/once-upon-a-ti…
Thanks – in part, at least – to #COVID, virtual interviews became commonplace almost overnight. In today’s post, the four key points you need to know to be ready for prime time. #InterviewTips #VirtualInterview #JobSearchTips #JobSearch2021
undercoverrecruiter.ca/lights-camera/
undercoverrecruiter.ca/lights-camera/
March 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Thanks – in part, at least – to #COVID, virtual interviews became commonplace almost overnight. In today’s post, the four key points you need to know to be ready for prime time. #InterviewTips #VirtualInterview #JobSearchTips #JobSearch2021
undercoverrecruiter.ca/lights-camera/
undercoverrecruiter.ca/lights-camera/
Your resume got you an interview, you’ve been in once or more to meet some of the people, everything’s going well, and then ... crickets. What to do when you’ve been ghosted? #JobSearchTips #InterviewTips
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undercoverrecruiter.ca/ghosted
March 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Your resume got you an interview, you’ve been in once or more to meet some of the people, everything’s going well, and then ... crickets. What to do when you’ve been ghosted? #JobSearchTips #InterviewTips
undercoverrecruiter.ca/ghosted
undercoverrecruiter.ca/ghosted