Author Archives: Adam Barron
About Adam Barron
Adam supports EDI and IT professionals throughout the Midwest region of the US. As a recruiter with EDI Staffing since 2006, Adam has over 10 years of experience working with candidates to fill contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire positions, aiming to match each person’s unique goals with those of our clients. He is a frequent contributor to our blog, where he shares insight on industry topics such as marketability enhancement, resume improvement, interviewing and offer negotiation. Adam believes that strong relationships are key to the business and strives to connect with people, often keeping in touch long after a person has landed a job or interviewed with our clients.
Adam graduated from UMass Amherst with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. Prior to joining EDI Staffing, he worked as a Business Development Representative for its sister company, B2B Contact. Outside of the office, Adam loves to spend time with family and also enjoys writing, Boston sports, skiing, movies and board/video gaming.
Five Senses of Interviewing, Part 5: The Personal Touch
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Once again, it is a difficult job to stay true to the gimmick at this point. I could launch into a speech about how you should respect an interviewer’s personal space and how you shouldn’t be touchy-feely during an interview (once more we can think back to what happened to…
Five Senses of Interviewing, Part 4: In Good Taste
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We’ve all met people that have left a bad taste in our mouths. As easy as it is for a hiring manager to turn down someone who comes across poorly on all levels, they often have the unfortunate need to turn down several people who are all strongly qualified in…
Five Senses of Interviewing, Part 3: Listening and Learning
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Think back for a minute. How many times have you heard the phrase “listen up” throughout your life? At school: “Listen up!” At summer camp: “Listen up!” At practice/intramural/extracurricular activities: “Listen up!” At your interview: LISTEN UP! An interview is not just a test of your capability to get the…
Five Senses of Interviewing, Part 2: Throwing Them Off the Scent
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Even if you don’t follow your nose, the person interviewing you will follow theirs. You just bought a brand new bottle of your favorite perfume/cologne/body spray. Time to load up and let everyone within a thirty foot radius find out how good you smell, right? Or, if you’ve always thought…
Five Senses of Interviewing, Part 1: Setting Your Sights on Success
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We are human. As humans, we make the sense of sight a huge factor in our day to day lives. Of course we can get by without it, but for most job-seekers and hiring managers, it is the first sense triggered on any interview. As humans, we also make mistakes….
The Importance of Preparing for an Interview
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You’re a top candidate in your field. Your experience is the perfect match for the job description. Your resume was a golden needle in a haystack of lifeless resumes, and the hiring manager for that hot new position you’ve been eyeing jumped at the chance to request an interview with you within…