4 Reasons You Didn’t Land Your Dream Job
While you may be searching hard to find your dream job, rejection can be difficult to overcome. You may have thought you were the perfect candidate and the job was yours — only to find out otherwise. While there may be many reasons why you didn’t get the job — some more obvious than others […]
5 Reasons You Should Use Niche Job Boards
Did you know there are more than 10,000 job posting websites in the United States alone? This makes it difficult to narrow down your search and find postings that target your expertise and experience. While there are many popular job posting websites such as Indeed and Monster, they are general and don’t focus on many […]
What makes a likable employee?
Call it pleasant, easy going, or affable, but whatever word you choose, employees and employers work together best when they get along well and like each other. We hear a lot about the need for proper skills for getting a job, or how important it is that you have experience and knowledge in certain areas. […]
4 surprising reasons you should speak to a recruiter
Many people assume that the only time it is important to speak to a recruiter is when you show up in their office and ask for help finding a job. While this is indeed a big part of the work that a recruiter does, there are plenty of other services they can offer you and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sourcing sound job references
When you are launching into a job hunt, it can seem overwhelming, time-consuming and realistically, a little demoralizing when you are left to read all the “thanks, but no thanks,” emails from prospective employers in your inbox. Starting with a good resume and cover letter, however, is one of the best ways to maximize your […]
How social media can help you find work
Job seekers used to worry their social media profiles could keep them from landing their dream job. And for good reason. After all, photos of keg stands don’t exactly scream, “future executive.” Shying away from social media, however, is not the answer. With recent surveys showing that 92% of companies and recruiters use social media […]