It’s easy to gloss over or even neglect to write a cover letter. A resume is good enough, isn’t it? Without a good cover letter, a lot of hiring managers won’t even look at your resume. Put yourself in the perspective of a hiring manager. Your company is depending on you to find the perfect […]
Finding a job in a competitive market takes some skill. When you have a strong resume and you are ready to find the job of your dreams, it is possible to speed up the hiring process. Hiring personnel is busy and, and the hiring process can be less than streamlined. If you are eager to […]
Writing a resume can be difficult, especially if you have never done it before or if it is specific to a particular job or position to which you are applying. Though you can manage to write a resume on your own, in a day and age where we have more tools than ever before, why […]
It is nerve-racking enough to be sitting in front of a hiring manager; now imagine being asked about a gap between employment on your resume. Your heart may sink, hands get sweaty, but why? You couldn’t hide the fact you there was a space between employment. It could be the lack of preparedness you have […]
Social media influence has made it an indispensable tool for many job seekers. However, a combination of tact and wit is essential to leverage on the social media advantage in the job market. To start with work on your social media profile to reflect your career objectives. Today most employers will match your resume with […]
Some of us are not movie stars or fish to water when it comes to connecting with others to enhance our careers. There is no question that networking has its benefits and is a key factor in career mobility and upward movement, i.e. promotions. However, if one is not a people-person in the first place, […]
If you just need something to pay the rent and put food in the fridge, then the truth is that any job that covers your bills will do. If you’re looking to take a meaningful step forward in your career, on the other hand, then you have every right to be picky. But, you’ve got […]
While it’s true that there is no “one size fits all” approach to searching for a new job, there IS a specific path to success that works for you. In an effort to not only empower your job search but to find that essential “groove” that puts success within arm’s reach, there are a few […]
While social media sites such as Snapchat and Instagram are best known for their individual engagement, LinkedIn, Facebook and even YouTube and Twitter offer a wealth of opportunities for the intrepid job seeker. Marketers have long practiced the art of self-promotion, but did you know that you can find all types of lucrative positions on social […]
Finding a job that you love can be difficult in a tight job market. When you work with a staffing agency and take on a temp job, you have choices. Based on your skill set, you will be able to work in various environments without having to make a commitment to a specific job over […]