Latpro Contributes to SHRM Article on Memorable Jobseeker Tactics

From writing poems to providing daily breakfast to offering the promise of a foot massage, job seekers are thinking of increasingly creative ways to set themselves apart in a tightening labor market.

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There’s no substitute for preparation and professionalism, according to Ricardo Villalba, events manager for LatPro diversity job fairs.

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The preparation Villalba has observed includes perusing LatPro’s web site for profiles of participating companies and checking the web sites of those companies to learn more about their products and services. Armed with that information, many candidates prepare a 30-second pitch as to why they would make a good fit.

Many candidates are displaying flexibility in applying their skills to a variety of job functions.

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And he’s noticed an increased emphasis by candidates on making their resumes look more professional, and candidates being specific about their job experience and relating it to individual companies.

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