The basic technology skills employers will assume you’ve mastered.
Experts predict that by 2024, there will be an increase of more than 12% in technology-focused job positions. The increase in jobs is great news for the high number of individuals who are looking for a job. It is of no use however if you haven’t mastered some essential technological skills to allow you to […]
Want a job working from home? Here’s what you need to know.
With over 3.9 million Americans now working from home, for many people, the idea is incredibly appealing. You may have visions of waking up at whatever time you want while doing work in their pajamas, sitting on the couch. While it has its perks, working from home isn’t all roses. There are a few things […]
How a recruiter can help you land your dream job
If you are on the hunt for a new job, stuck in one that you don’t really like, chances are, part of what is holding you back is the fact that searching for a new job is not fun. It’s time-consuming, discouraging, and more often than not, leads to a few disheartening letdowns and rejections […]
3 ways to know you aren’t built for a desk job
For many of us, the classic 9-5 job life at the office is alluring: you have your evenings and weekends free you get to leave work and go home when the five o’clock rolls around the job comes with vacation, holiday, and health benefits and a paycheck However, this working style can be stressful if […]
4 Things to do after a job rejection
It’s the moment you have been waiting for: the call about the dream job you interviewed for last week! Everything about the job was exactly what you wanted and having left the interview feeling like it went well, you were awaiting the call with good confidence in your chance for success. Unfortunately, though, the call […]
How can you write a resume that will get noticed by a hiring manager?
Many of you will probably agree, that writing resumes is no fun. It’s time-consuming, and in many cases, seems like a futile effort when you just keep getting rejection emails or don’t get a call for the job. The good news though, is that with a bit of focus on your resume and how you […]
When is it okay to turn down a job offer?
Given how exciting it is to be the successful applicant for a new job, not to mention how much of a relief it is to finally get a job after multiple interviews, it can seem counter-intuitive to turn a job down. But if you find yourself in a situation where you are considering that it […]
4 communication skills critical for getting hired in the workplace
The increasing amount of work performed online and the quick advancement of technology in the workplace means it is becoming simpler than ever to stay behind a screen. Interaction with your boss happens via email and instant message at the office, you text your co-workers and colleagues, and orders from clients come through your online […]
4 tips for a successful transition to a new job
While taking on a new job can be exciting and motivating, it’s not without a little bit of fear and anxiety. Maybe it doesn’t turn out to be the job you thought Or you don’t get along with your colleagues or have an unsupportive boss What if you end up not really liking it in […]
4 technological skills every modern job seeker must have to be competitive
In a world where technology is advancing, it’s easy to see where the future of jobs and businesses will be. Being competitive in any job market will require you to have the skills to achieve company technological goals. Keep reading for the skills you can expect to need in your tech skill set as a current […]