After years of working in the same old career, or years of taking a break from the working world, you are ready to re-enter the job search race again. This can be an exciting time, filled with much anticipation. After all, you have amazing skills and any employer will be lucky to have you. But, […]
Posts Categorized: Finding a Job
Why You Shouldn’t Quit Your Job Before You Have a New Job
In the quest for a better job, very often people are tempted to quit their current job before they have a new one. The thought process is that they will have more time to search for a job and go to interviews. However, not having a job can actually hamper your ability to get one. […]
What is Temp to Hire and Is It for You?
A temp-to-hire job is an assignment that allows you to work under a temporary service for a specified period of time. At the conclusion of the assignment, the company has the option to offer will generally be offered a permanent job. It’s a great way for both sides to evaluate the work arrangement and decide if […]
Does Your Resume Need a New Year’s Makeover?
Jobseekers often tend to continue with the same resume format and present all details in the exact same way for a period of months and years. Very few jobseekers – and even those who are presently employed – consider updating their resume regularly. Even fewer jobseekers opt for a makeover. It is not only necessary to […]
Hit a Home Run in Your Next Phone Interview
When you are trying to secure a job, you will likely have to interview in a variety of different ways. This means that not all of your interviews will be face-to-face. You will most likely have to endure at least one phone interview, if not multiple phone interviews, before you obtain the job of your […]
Grab the Recruiter’s Attention with These Job Seeker Tips
As a job seeker, you literally only have about 10 seconds to grab the attention of a recruiter. This is because for every job opening, there are thousands of applicants coming in to the company. Recruiters have limited time to review resumes and profiles of candidates. They have to focus on a few quick factors before […]
What Does It Mean When You Hear “We’ll Keep Your Resume on File?”
The dreaded words no job seeker ever wants to hear. Once the job application has been accepted, an initial interview has happened, and then a few weeks of waiting have happened – one day you call to check on your status and get told that, “Your resume will be kept on file.” What exactly does […]
Bilingual Skills Stand Out in the Job Market
Many companies operate on a global scale, therefore they value candidates who are bilingual the most for their ability to communicate with clients from other countries. In fact, a Rosetta Stone survey revealed that bilingual employees earn at least $10,000 more per year than other employees. In regions and industries where being fluent in a second […]
4 Ways to Avoid Procrastination in Your Job Search
Let’s face it – a job search is a long and often frustrating process. Some people start out strong, but then over time they start to lose motivation to even continue applying for jobs. Others stick in there until they get a job, any job. Where are you in your job search currently? Are you starting […]
Show Off Your Skills in the Cover Letter
The cover letter is just as important as your resume, if not more important, because it is the first document a potential employer will read from you. Every resume should be accompanied with a cover letter, even if the job description or advertisement does not request one. It is a way for you to go […]