Benefits of Working With a Recruiter
Finding a job can seem like a daunting task, especially when you’re trying to get started in your desired field or are trying something new in your career. When it comes to the job hunt, you may feel like your applications are endless without an interview or job offer in sight. Working with a recruiter […]
How to Judge if a Job is Worth Your Time
Finding the right employment position is stressful at the best of times. But the pandemic and rapid digitization of the job market is making the prospect of searching for a new job downright terrifying. LinkedIn profile optimization, endless streams of correspondence, and, of course, those devastating rejection emails are all resource- and time-consuming endeavors. And […]
Workplace Criteria To Consider for Your Job Hunt
When beginning a new job hunt, having clear criteria to use as search filters will help narrow the available opportunities. While it is critical to keep in mind criteria specific to job function, location, and industry, it is equally, if not more, vital to consider your personal criteria. Some of the personal criteria to […]
What Research Should You Do Before Applying for a Job
If you’re in the middle of a job hunt, you may feel that playing the numbers game and sharing your resume with multiple employers will increase your chances for more interviews and considerations. That’s not necessarily the case. Instead, it’s best to focus your application so you can: More effectively customize it to meet specific […]
How to Stand Out From Your Competition When Applying to Jobs Online
When applying to jobs online, you have the challenge of making yourself shine among your competitors. How can your individuality transpire through a screen so employers will be more willing to hire you? According to studies, 98% of job seekers are screened out and don’t make the interview stage. You need to stand out among […]
How to Explain Those Weird Gaps on Your Resume
Your resume is essential to help you land your dream job. However, if there is anything unusual or out-of-the-ordinary on it, hiring managers and human resource personnel may inquire about it and place you low on their “favorite’s list.” So, what should you do if you have weird gaps on your resume? Can you use […]
How to Conquer a Telephone Job Interview
No matter if you live out of town or a company is trying to limit their staff’s exposure to the public, you may be asked to complete a telephone interview as you search for a new job. Unfortunately, telephone interviews can be nerve-wracking. You must make an impression on the interviewer and often, you have […]
Why Job Fairs are an Important Part of a Job Search
Searching for your dream job can be an overwhelming and frustrating process. You can send in dozens of applications and attend numerous interviews and still get nowhere. A job fair is a terrific way to meet face-to-face with an employer. These opportunities are more than just learning about job openings and current employers who are […]
4 Ways to Land a Job After Long-Term Unemployment
It can take the average person six to twelve months to land a job. Unfortunately, the longer you are without a job, the harder it is to find one. Employers may be hesitant to hire you and have many questions about the gap of employment on your resume. However, no matter if you have been […]
Interview Emergency: What to Do After a Terrible Interview
It can be so exciting to get a chance to interview for a new job. Whether it’s because you haven’t had luck finding something, or it’s the company of your dreams, or the beginning of your career, nothing is more devastating than a terrible interview experience. But the reality is that it’s more common than […]