SOB Hall of Famer: Martin Burns

good to know is the answer to all of life’s questions (well, as long as they’re semi-related to looking for a job, and assuming the blog’s author actually has an answer for the question). Beyond that, it’s good advice for the job seeker, and the rest of us humans, from a recruiter that’s in the know. Martin Burns has 8 years of recruiting under his belt, from both the corporate as well as agency side of the business. Some of the things he’s seen job candidates do – especially the most common mistakes – are worth knowing about, either as best practice or (more often) as cautionary tales.

Slightly cheeky voice, good content, and taken from real-world examples (all identifying remarks removed to avoid nasty litigation).

Notes from Liz: Martin Burns is a recruiter who is a person first. His blog, good to know, is a hunk of humanity on the web. In the first few seconds, it’s clear that this guy doesn’t take himself too seriously, but that he is serious about getting folks the information they need. This blog is informative and entertaining — even for readers who are not looking for new employment. I keep reading because it’s so engaging.

Thanks, Martin! Nice to meet you,
–ME “Liz” Strauss

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