Do your homework
The most important thing to remember as you’re preparing for a job interview can be succinctly stated: You never get a second chance to make a first impression. When you meet an interviewer—regardless of whether it’s (let’s say) in-person at the prospective employer or virtually with a third-party placement firm—there’s a lot on the line. […]
Desirable personality traits in job-seekers.
There are many “givens” when being interviewed for employment—including everything from being on time to doing your background research on the company, dressing appropriately and staying positive. In addition, however, there are several personality traits that can help you stand apart from other job candidates. Confidence Always remember: You’ve earned an interview because you’ve already […]
Undesirable Personality Traits in Job-Seekers
Whatever the state of the job market—and whatever stage of the interviewing process you might be in—it’s critical to make a good impression. Keep in mind that while employers are always seeking candidates who are confident, poised and motivated, they are also looking for individuals who can work well as part of a team (whether […]
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 […]
5 Tips for Becoming a Networking Expert
You don’t have to be a networking expert to know that building connections matters! No matter if you’re looking for a new job or you desire a promotion, networking should be at the top of your list. Networking allows you to build connections with others in your industry and gain valuable advice about how to […]
How to Find a Job You Love
When you have a job you love, you’re not only excited to go to work each day, but you are more motivated and productive. A study at the University of Warwick found that when you’re happy in the workplace, it increases your productivity by 12%. Conversely, those that are unhappy are 10% less effective. So, […]
Formatting Tips to Create a Unique Resume
Your resume should be one piece of paper that instantly catches the eye of managers and recruiters. It should provide a clear picture of who you are and why they want to hire you. However, your resume is more than just the content you provide. It should also be formatted so it is eye-catching and […]
Top Jobs for Fresh College Graduates
While there are many reasons to attend college, many choose a higher education to help them obtain an excellent job. So, when you’re looking for jobs for college graduates, is there anything you can do to stand out? Unfortunately, despite low unemployment rates in the United States, more than 83% of college graduates leave university […]
How to Stand out in the Job Market as a New Graduate
While there are many reasons to attend college, many choose a higher education to help them obtain an excellent job. So, when you’re looking for jobs for college graduates, is there anything you can do to stand out? Unfortunately, despite low unemployment rates in the United States, more than 83% of college graduates leave university […]
Is a Remote Job Right for You?
The workforce is drastically changing. Rather than work the traditional 9 to 5 job in an office, 3.9 million American workers now work from a remote location and 70% of people from around the world work at least once a week from home. While there are many benefits to working out of the office, including […]