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24 Oct 5 Essential Soft Skills for Any Career

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Goal setting

While mastering certain software applications and tech devices are skills that many managers are looking for, those will likely not matter if you do not also have a plethora of soft skills. These are personal skills and characteristics that help you work well with others...

04 Apr Continuing Education: What you should be learning to shine at work

Posted at 07:00h in Employees

No matter your job description, there will always be the need and opportunity for you to continue to grow your knowledge and skill base. Introducing: Continuing Education. While in some cases this means industry-specific skills and knowledge, such as going to conferences, attending seminars, or completing courses, it also means personal development. Persisting on your own journey to improve your overall skills and abilities to continue to perform at your best at work will pay dividends over even a relatively short period of time. Here are some areas that you can focus on to help you shine on the job!

07 Mar Sourcing sound job references

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

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 success on the hunt. And sourcing strong job references is an important part of that process.

14 Feb How social media can help you find work

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

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 to find job applicants, today’s savvy job seekers leverage social media to their job hunting advantage. Here are three ways you can do the same.

07 Feb What to look for in a recruiter

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

The right recruiter can be your greatest ally in the job hunting process. They can lead you towards postings you might not have discovered on your own, help negotiate important job details with a prospective new employer, show resources for brushing up on some key skills, help with interview preparations, and even motivate you when you’re feeling hopeless. In other words, a recruiter can be a life-line for a job seeker. When it comes to working with a recruiter, however, it’s important to note that they’re not all created equal. Like any professional you work with, some are more qualified than others, and some are simply a better fit for you. If you think that working with a recruiter to find your next job is the right move for you, pay attention to these characteristics to look for to help you find someone who is a perfect partner for you.

26 Jul Most Common Resume Lies

Posted at 17:29h in Job Seekers

For anxious job seekers, resume lies are of the most common ways that some people stretch the truth. If your conscience does not keep you from deceit, the fact that human resources professionals are on to the game should. Surveys found that these professionals have increased the amount of time they spend checking references in the last three years. Remember every lie needs another one to back it up. Don’t do it. Seriously.

Here are some of the most common resume lies:

01 Mar You.com: How to Build an Online Resume

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

If you’re in the job market, then you’re almost certainly on LinkedIn and active on online job boards. You hopefully also have a polished, professional resume. A great resume is important, but you can be even more creative with an online resume – a personal website, of sorts, but very streamlined to just your professional profile.

Here’s how to build an online resume:

11 May Thinking of being a temp? Here’s What To Know

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

In 2015, companies hired 3.3 million temporary workers per week. If you're thinking of being a temp, there are a few basic things to know to help you make the most of the experience.

Here are things to know if you are considering being a temp:

30 Sep Five hard interview questions and how to answer them

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

The process of finding a new job is never easy. But let's say you've done all the right things -- you've kept your LinkedIn profile current, been dutifully participating in networking opportunities and got the letters of reference in your back pocket. And now you've locked down an interview. Great work -- but are you ready? Interviewers can be tough, but the questions don't have to become stumpers. We discuss some common interview questions that can get you dinged or distinguished.

Here are five hard interview questions to prepare for:

12 Aug Resumes are so 20th Century: Best LinkedIn Profile Tips

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

The days of the mailed paper resume are long, long gone. But even the emailed variety is dying a slow death. Sure, interested employers still ask for a traditional CV once you are at the interview stage, but finding a job by sending out a cover letter and resume to dozens of companies is pretty old school. 93% of companies now use LinkedIn for recruiting purposes -- for not only searching for candidates, but also for publishing opportunities. In other words, get thee to a computer and polish your profile.