Counter Offers Should I stay or should I go! (Play that oldie but goodie song) Thats up to you Know what you want and be prepared. Take a listen for some stories of people who have taken counter offers and stayed Connect with us: Adrienne- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-dinkelacker-b067322/ Loreen- https://www.linkedin.com/in/loreen-dinkelacker-08387863/ www.theatlasgroup.co

Todays episode we're so thrilled to connect with Lisa Shissler Smith! Lisa is an Engineering Manager at Netflix and a Director for Women Who Code. She lives near Raleigh, NC with her husband and their 5 children. She is passionate about inclusion and diversity, and has spoken to groups large and small about recruiting and retention. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, video games, desk dancing, and all things small. @smithwebsmith on twitter /smithwebsmith on LinkedIn We talk about...

In today's episode, we cover tips on handling anxiety before an interview In our conversation we cover:  Mental Imagery & Visualization Preparation Knowing what you bring to the table Knowing that your being interviewed for a reason; and you're also interviewing them!  Practice Breathing Techniques Lets go! Let us know if any of these tips worked for you or if you have any more to share! 

PSA: We don't read cover letters.  So... does that mean you don't need one? Yes... unless you see that dreaded asterisk next to "Coverletter" on the application requiring you to upload one to apply. Ugh. Since you may need it for those situations, we help break down exactly what to include in your cover letter so that it's effective without you having to waste a bunch of time on it.   In this episode we go over: - Why we don't read your cover letter - Where did this cover letter thing...

Have you ever told a recruiter that youre just "always open to hearing what's out there" when they ask why you're in the job market? That you're happy in your role, but you're "always open to hearing about new opportunities that could be exciting"?  I'm about to let you in on something... it's a screaming red flag to us. Unless... you are able to give a concrete, specific answer on what an exciting role would be, or know exactly what it would take for you to make a move.  Why is that a red...

Is your job search making you feel like you need a therapist?  Well, we got one for you this episode! We speak with Jamila Walker, owner and Clinical Practice Director of NEW Counseling, PLLC a safe haven for anyone wanting to learn to better navigate life with a sense of self confidence, self love, self worth and self compassion. In our conversation with Jamila, we speak about: - How to not let a bad work experience scar a new work relationship or even a potential networking...

Take the guess work on how to prep for each step of the interview process- in this episode, we give a rough guide on what each step of the interview process will be evaluating you on and how to prep.  We go over: - The Recruiter Screen - HR - The Tech Interview - C-Suite 

Want some easy negotiation tactics? Maybe you've never negotiated before, maybe you're nervous to do it... or maybe your brain just hurts from interviewing.  Whatever it is, we break down the most BASIC tactics you can use when it's time to negotiate, so you feel informed and comfortable in the conversation; not like you have to jump over yet another hurdle.  We talk about:  - The list of things you can negotiate for other than salary (there always seems to be about 5 or so things that...

Today is a special day, because we’re here with, Amanda Ewing, Amanda had been working for 16 years in the corporate world, when a business merger left her career at a crossroad. Faced with uncertainty, she pushed aside her fears and took first steps toward finding a more fulfilling career and developing her most extraordinary life. At a workbench outside of Nashville, TN, Amanda produces wood, stringed instruments by hand, and is carving a new path for herself dedicated to joy and...

Want a recruiter's perspective on how we use LinkedIn to find candidates and how to populate in more searches? Listen on!  We talk about your: - Profile Photo and visuals - Headline tips - How recruiters find you and how LinkedIn works for us - What keywords are and why they help you stand out - What the skills section is  - What "open to work" means for the recruiter looking at your profile  Connect with us: Adrienne-...

In today's episode, we are talking to Talent Acquisition professional and Career Coach, Savannah Scalyer!  In our conversation with Savannah, we get the inside scoop on: How to navigate multiple offers at once How to best negotiate time at the end (and how to ask for it) Verbal VS written offers What do to when you only have 24 hours to accept How to communicate with company if you need to pull out of an offer you already accepted without burning a bridge (is that...

You may want to work with a recruiter, but how do you find one? What do they really do with your resume after you send it? We tell you the inside scoop on how to work best with head hunters.  Connect with us: Adrienne- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-dinkelacker-b067322/ Loreen- https://www.linkedin.com/in/loreen-dinkelacker-08387863/ www.theatlasgroup.co

You may be ready for a company to interview you, but are you ready to interview the company? In this episode, we talk about what things to consider and how to best qualify a company to make sure it's a good fit for you.  Connect with us: Adrienne- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-dinkelacker-b067322/ Loreen- https://www.linkedin.com/in/loreen-dinkelacker-08387863/ www.theatlasgroup.co

Are you screaming red flags in your interview? In this episode, we tell you what the most common ones are and why they're considered red flags.  Connect with us: Adrienne- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-dinkelacker-b067322/ Loreen- https://www.linkedin.com/in/loreen-dinkelacker-08387863/ www.theatlasgroup.co

We see articles and hear things about getting your resume past the "ATS bots". The truth is... there aren't any.  In this episode, we tell you how it actually works.  Connect with us: Adrienne- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-dinkelacker-b067322/ Loreen- https://www.linkedin.com/in/loreen-dinkelacker-08387863/ www.theatlasgroup.co

In this episode we discuss if you can or should negotiate in the times of Covid. 

In this episode, we cover why practicing before your interview is important, even if you think you don't need to. 

In this eposide we cover the most important things to remember when preparing for your video interview. 

In this episode, we tell you how to get comfortable answering the dreaded "tell me about yourself" question.  Website https://theatlasgroup.co/ LinkedIn Adrienne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-dinkelacker-b067322/ Loreen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loreen-dinkelacker-08387863/