In today’s tight job market, it’s important for job seekers to have the right combination of education, experience, and skills to stand out among other candidates. For many employers, it’s a buyer’s market, and they’re being more selective than ever, before making a hire. That means, it’s not only important to have the right qualifications, it’s just as vital to develop your own personal brand to ensure you stand… Read more »
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4 Reasons Why Temp Work Could Be the Right Move
Today’s uncertain economy has many job seekers wondering about their professional future. Because many employers are holding off making long term hiring commitments during the COVID-19 pandemic, full-time career positions are harder to come by. However, the good news is that temporary, contract, or “temp-to-perm” positions are bucking this trend. These roles are a great way for unemployed… Read more »
Prepare for These Questions and Ace Your Interview!
Preparation is often the key to success. And that’s especially true for candidates prior to an interview. But many job seekers forget the most important aspect of the interview process – preparing themselves for interview questions that could make or break whether the hiring manager hires you! The good news is, many interview questions are to be expected.… Read more »
6 Traits That Successful People Master at Work
Ever wonder why some people are more successful in their jobs than others? Hard work and overall intelligence are obviously important pieces of the puzzle, but that’s clearly not all it takes. Successful people maintain methods that make them get more out of their time and hit top performance goals. Here are 6 habits of people who are highly successful at… Read more »
Do You Love Your Job? Tell-Tale Signs You May Want to Move On
To leave or not to leave? That is the question. Even if you’ve enjoyed the time spent working at your current company, all good things must come to an end. But how do you know if you’re ready to think about a job change and not just having a cranky day? As a potential jobseeker,… Read more »
Not Enough Experience for a Job? Apply Anyway!
As a job seeker, you may come upon a job posting that really interests you – but you don’t have the exact experience the hiring company is looking for. You’re really interested in pursuing the opportunity – so what should you do? First off, no one fits a job description perfectly, and there’s no such thing as the ideal candidate! If you only apply for… Read more »
3 Ways to Clean Up your Social Media Image
As a job candidate, you need to consistently put your best foot forward to ensure hiring managers see you as their next new hire. And that includes your social media footprint. Today’s hiring managers are looking at your social media sites just as thoroughly as your resume or cover letter. In fact, a recent survey showed that close to 50% of hiring… Read more »