Odyssey Blog

If you have ever submitted your resume for a job opening, you were most likely told to be succinct in summarizing your career experiences. But do you know how to do so? When I prepare my candidates for their interviews, the first thing I say to them is: “Tell me about yourself.” I like [...]

LinkedIn is a great way for companies to find new talent, so it's important to keep your profile up to date and relevant. Much like a resume, your LinkedIn profile serves as a first impression for recruiters and hiring managers who are searching for that next great professional to join their team. Here are [...]

You made it through the treacherous screening process and now it's time for your true first impression—the job interview. Here are three of my favorite tips to help you walk into your interview feeling confident and leave behind an unforgettable impression. 1. Research the person leading the interview. As part of your interview prep, [...]

Software developers are in high demand and the market is very competitive, so how can you get your resume to stand out from the crowd? The difference comes down to details and formatting. It's important not to be vague with your experience. Most times, the first person to view your resume is not the [...]

“Congratulations, we would like to schedule a time to speak with you about your skills and background.” Yay! Hopefully in the instance you receive messages like this one, you’ve opened up a tab in your browser and you’ve immediately begun looking at the company website (again) and started scouring various other sites to find [...]

Odyssey Information Services has added another name to the growing list of decade-long employees since our company was founded in 2000. Senior Account Manager Kayla Jandera is the 12th team member — more than a third of Odyssey’s corporate office staff — to log 10+ years of service. Joining our team in 2008 as [...]