Interview Best Practices

An interview is a job seeker’s “sales call.” The better prepared you are beforehand, the higher the chance the employer will view you as a top candidate. Practice selling yourself in a confident manner and distinguish yourself as a unique candidate by following our interview tips: Always take the interview. Even if it’s not your… Read More »

Resume Tips for Candidates

  The job market has changed these past few years. Unemployment is low which means the job market is tighter than ever for job seekers! Searching for and securing a job can be a long and arduous process. What can you do as a candidate to stand out?  The Carney Group is dedicated to providing… Read More »

Resume Red Flags

In an ideal world, every resume that comes across your desk will perfectly describe someone you want to hire for a position your company currently needs to fill.  In the real world, however, resumes aren’t this reliable.  They can be an effective screening tool, but they can also raise concerns.  Why did the candidate stay… Read More »

Don’t Get Stumped by Tough Interview Questions

You’re in the middle of an interview for an amazing new job opportunity. Everything is going great. You look polished; you sound confident; you’re nailing every question. Then the interviewer asks you: “If you were a car, what kind of car would you be?” Your heart starts racing. Your mind goes blank. You begin to… Read More »