Here is some inside information for you – did you know that recruiters will have their best ads up on job search boards (CareerBuilder, Craigslist & Monster) on weekends when it’s going to rain?  Yup, bad weather = more time inside, on your computer and hopefully applying for a job that will lead you to their recruiting agency.

Also, in the spring and summer months, job seekers will “no call, no show” for an interview more than any other time of the year.  You might ask “who would purposely miss a job interview in this economy right now?”  And the answer to your question is “it happens more than you can imagine.” 

What did we learn?  Get after those jobs on a rainy day and ALWAYS show up for your interviews (even though you would rather be at the pool – trust me, your recruiter probably does too, but they show up every day because they are dedicated to finding you a...