Dave Fecak > Quotes

“Geeks tend to think they can learn any language in a couple days and be immediately productive, but hiring companies don’t always see it that way.”
― Dave Fecak, Job Tips For Geeks: The Job Search

“searches. Industry veterans who have conducted several job searches in the past probably have some beliefs about which strategies are most effective based on past results, but analyzing the actual data may lead to some clear patterns.”
― Dave Fecak, Job Tips For Geeks: The Job Search

“The résumé does not get you the job, but it gets you the interview that gets you the job.”
― Dave Fecak, Job Tips For Geeks: The Job Search

“One key element to candidate control is that the candidate must be blind to the fact that the control even exists. The recruiter will attempt to pull the proverbial puppet strings without making the strings visible to the candidate.”
― Dave Fecak, Job Tips For Geeks: The Job Search

“A good way to avoid interruptions is to pause briefly after every question asked of you and after every answer you give, which serves as an opportunity to gather your thoughts and prevents you from cutting off the interviewer.”
― Dave Fecak, Job Tips For Geeks: The Job Search

“After each interview a job seeker should achieve some clearer understanding of their target opportunity, but it is much more efficient to try and have at least part of your wish list nailed down before burning up vacation days and raising suspicion with your current employer.”
― Dave Fecak, Job Tips For Geeks: The Job Search

“What you focus on and detail will be interpreted not only as what you have done but also what you want to do (or can do), and companies are always reluctant to hire you for a role you may not want.”
― Dave Fecak, Job Tips For Geeks: The Job Search

“LinkedIn is a valuable tool for finding connections who could refer you from within.”
― Dave Fecak, Job Tips For Geeks: The Job Search

“It is equally important to have a rundown of details or characteristics that you will absolutely not accept in a new position. This could be your dealbreakers list.”
― Dave Fecak, Job Tips For Geeks: The Job Search