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Tips for Catholic Employers! Your Career Page Matters to Job Seekers.

May 20, 2023

Your Career page is the window for your organizations next best candidate. Are you struggling to attract mission-driven talent that aligns with your faith and values? Look no further than your career page! Your career page is a powerful tool for showcasing your Catholic mission, commitment to faith, and getting candidates excited about joining your organization. In this blog post, we'll explore how to optimize your career page to attract the...

Ten Tips for the Perfect Catholic Job Description. Don't Phone in Your JD's!

May 01, 2023

Are you on the hunt for the ideal candidate who shares your faith and values? Crafting a job description that captures the essence of your organization and attracts top-notch talent is paramount. Allow me to present you with ten persuasive tips on writing the perfect Catholic job description. Get ready to inspire and entice candidates like never before! Lead with your Catholic identity: Start strong by highlighting your...

10 Ways to Appeal to Mission-Driven Candidates

Apr 15, 2023

Are you an employer seeking to attract Catholic mission-driven candidates? Hiring individuals who align with your organization's faith and values can make a significant impact. To help you in this endeavor, we've compiled a list of ten effective ways to appeal to Catholic mission-driven candidates. Let's explore these strategies together and discover how you can find the perfect fit for your organization! 1. Clearly articulate your...

Checklist for Catholic Employers Seeking Catholic Talent

Oct 01, 2019

We all want to work for a company that has the same values as us. As an employer, it is important you are clear about your mission and vision so candidates can find meaning in their job. As a Catholic employer, how can you be successful in attracting and retaining talented individuals? Here are three tips for attracting mission-driven talent! 1. Make sure that you articulate your overall vision clearly because this will give...

Yes You Can! Do Mission-Driven Work that Supports your Faith

Sep 26, 2019

You're looking for a job, but you want to work in an organization that's mission-driven? A Catholic workplace is all about the business of living out your faith. It's not just what we do, it's who we are. If you're hungry for something more than just a paycheck and benefits, then jobs for Catholics might be the place for you. We feature opportunities in Catholic schools, apostolates, social service agencies and more. ...

The Importance of Referrals when Finding a Job in a Catholic Company

Aug 29, 2019

If you’re looking for a mission-driven Catholic job, writing a resume can be intimidating. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the task of summarizing your work history and skills in just one page. But don’t worry! We have some tips that will help you create an effective resume that will land you more interviews with top Catholic employers. You might not know where to start or what information Catholic employers are really...

Catholic References

Feb 27, 2018

Catholic References : The old adage “it ain’t what you know it’s who you know” still has a lot of truth to it. Sometimes this old phrase was stated in a derogatory light by people upset that they did not get a job or an advancement because someone else had “a connection”, and the disappointment is understandable. However, my answer to that is get you own dang connections, and many times...

Resume Writing 101, Class #3

Feb 14, 2018

Resume Writing 101, Class #3 Have you created your “Career Management” file yet?? If not in about 12 years you will think back and say “man, I should have listened to the recruiter dude!”. Other things to consider on your resume: Each job in your career should have from 4 to 10 great bullet points that describe your responsibilities and accomplishments with the position(s) you had with the...

Resume Writing 101, Class #2

Jan 23, 2018

Resume Writing 101, Class #2 From my first post on this subject, I hope you noticed I used the term MANAGE in describing what you should do with your resume. What did I mean by that you might ask, well it is just this: Don’t just keep your resume on your computer or tablet only to need it again in five years and realize it was on the hard drive of a device two devices ago. Keep a “Career...

Job Descriptions Matter!

Jan 09, 2018

Job Descriptions Matter! [can you drink a few beers and not make an ass out of yourself??!!] I had a new client call about three years ago and after a couple conversations he determined we were a good fit for his company and we signed a recruiting contract. I liked the guy from the very first conversation, strait shooter very passionate about his business and seemed like he genuinely cared about his employees and customers (this...

Resume Writing 101, Class #1

Dec 20, 2017

Resume Writing 101, Class #1 Resumes are Important and a document you should MANAGE for your entire career! Nothing surprises me anymore! I have seen stellar resumes from people with little experience and a high school diploma and the worst resumes imaginable from candidates with 20 years’ experience holding a PHD. What do you think a resume is worth? About a million buck! Think I’m kidding, in a...

How To Work With a Recruiter

Apr 11, 2017

“I don’t find good people jobs, I find my clients good people”. How to work with a recruiter. I have been recruiting for 13 years and I’m sure I am mostly like other recruiters accept I never wanted a big firm with lots of employees. I have just focused on a small niche and developed great clients that I like to work with and I thoroughly enjoy the interaction with candidates in the search and...

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