Should You Consider Overqualified Candidates?

When reviewing resumes for an entry-to-mid-level position, it can be quite surprising to receive an application from a candidate who is clearly overqualified. You may assume the person is just trying to earn a paycheck until something better comes along, but that isn’t always the case. Many people decide to change careers after decades of… Read more »

Why Candidates Like Rejection Letters (Kind Of)

The only thing worse than being turned down for a job is never actually being informed that you weren’t chosen. However, many companies leave people in the dark. A 2013 CareerBuilder survey revealed that 75 percent of applicants didn’t hear back from employers. In total, 60 percent of respondents said they weren’t informed of the… Read more »