Ask the Best Interview Questions

Ask the best interview questions… But they’re probably not the ones you’re thinking about. Ask the best interview questions and you’ll hire the best people – right? It seems like a simple equation. And the converse must be true – if you are a candidate and you give the best answers, you’ll be hired. But…

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Top Qualities of Sales Executives Who Succeed

  The best sales managers don’t magically materialize from the best sales reps. Developing – and demonstrating – the expertise to lead sales teams requires both concentrated, strategic career development and a bit of natural gifting. Parker Blake has placed dozens of successful sales managers, and here’s what we’ve learned.   Don’t get out the…

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How To Find Your Dream Job

How to find your dream job – even if you’re not sure what it is. Everyone dreams about enjoying that perfect job. One where work is pleasure. Where we would do the work for free because we love it so much (if we only could). Of course, there are no job wizards that will pay…

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Tips to End Job Candidate Ghosting

What Employers Can Do to Prevent Candidates from Ghosting Have you been ghosted by a promising job candidate? Everyone seems to have a favorite story about that outstanding prospect who suddenly disappears from the recruitment process. You might think it’s just a millennial or junior-level problem, but the truth is that executives of all generations…

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Keep your Executive Candidates Warm – and Ghost-Free

Keeping a great candidate warm during a long hiring process can be difficult, no matter how good your executive recruiter is. Opportunities dwarf the number of qualified professionals. Surrounded by email, social media, and texting, candidates expect frequent communication and quick action. If you don’t meet their expectations, they’re likely to leave the pipeline. Some…

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How to Prepare for a Job Interview

Is there some “secret sauce” on how to prepare for a job interview that turns candidates into hires? Parker Blake is an Atlanta-based executive recruiting firm in the business of matching qualified candidates with great career opportunities, and that process starts with finding and preparing candidates. Here are some job interview tips that have helped…

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