How a Simple Thank You Email Can Have You Stand Out
You have just finished an interview with a hiring manager. Want to know the #1 way to stand out? It’s simple. Send a thank you email. You would be surprised how few people actually take the time to do this. When I have a shortlist of 3 candidates interviewing for a...
7 Secrets Recruiters don’t want you to know… (But I’ll share.)
There are some hush hush recruiting secrets and HR best practices that you probably should know about as a business professional. 1. All companies have a 90-day new hire termination policy. Whether it is in your contract or not, any company can let you go during the...
How Embracing Life “Inside the Box” Fosters Creative Thinking
I hear the expression "out-of-the-box-thinker" all the time, but it seems to me that while thinking outside the box is a good thing, living outside the box may be underrated, and it’s not a good idea to confuse the two. A couple of weeks ago my five-year-old daughter...
Body Language BEFORE Your Interview: How it Can Make Or Break Your Chances of Getting a Job
About a year ago I was watching Harvard Business School Professor and social psychologist Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk about ‘’How Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are” and I literally couldn’t get it out of my head. In her talk, she shares how not only does body language...
Insider Secrets on How To Work With A Headhunter
When you are a candidate looking for a new job you want to identify all the recruiters who specialize in your sector. While some recruiters are generalists, the best recruiters specialize in a sector or function. Do your research and find out the names of the...
Shanna Landolt on CTV’s Canada AM
President of The Landolt Group, appeared on CTV’s Canada AM morning show to discuss the hot topic of fair wages and negotiating raises. In a world where earnings and salary negotiations aren’t always transparent for many companies, knowing how and when to ask for a...
How to Talk About Money with a Recruiter – Especially When it Comes with an Offer
Your offer negotiation really starts at the very first interview with the recruiter. An experienced recruiter will be knowledgeable about how your current compensation compares to similar people in your area of expertise. It’s important to tell the recruiter all of...
Shanna Landolt joins The HR Gazette as Editor of Recruitment Strategy
The HR Gazette is delighted to announce Shanna Landolt, President of Secrets From a Headhunter and well-known executive recruiter is joining us! Shanna Landolt is an inspirational author and renowned speaker and business owner. The acquisition of Shanna as Editor,...
Prepare So Much You Get Lucky! Using LinkedIn to Your Advantage When Interviewing
Researching the people you are interviewing with has never been easier. This past weekend I was at a conference and Harvey Mackay was one of the speakers. He talked about creating a profile of 66 key pieces of information about each of his clients. (Now known as...
Women in Business…Enough of “We” it’s Time for “I”
This is a call to action for women in business everywhere. I want to hear your voice. I want to hear your accomplishments. I want you to be vocal in communicating your successes and own your results. I’m a huge believer in the power of women to transform both our...