There is critical information you should know before any interview. Preparing for the interview gives you an edge and reading through these 6 tips can increase your chances of hiring success. Read more…
Hiring changes with the seasons: some months see greater hiring than others! Get the inside scoop on the rationale and get to applying right away.
With August quickly diminishing in our rearview mirror, we leave behind peak vacation months and enter a solid stretch of uninterrupted work weeks. By this time, people have either used their vacation days or have decided to conserve those days for late November up until the year’s end. Everyone is back to work. For eager job seekers like you this is a critical time to return to the work of your job search. Read more…
When looking for a new job, don’t neglect the company culture! With a little reflection, some keen observation, & some great questions, you can find an environment that is just right for you!
Unless you are a proud & prodigious career hopper, you, like most job seekers, are looking to settle down into a permanent career. Gone are your days of complacently wandering from one unsatisfying position to the next; you need your job to be a warm and cozy home instead of a draft, ramshackle lean-to. Sadly, that is often easier said than done. When on the market for a new job, many job seekers get lost in the deep, hypnotic trance of extraordinary salaries, forgetting to even consider the company’s culture. Then, after a few weeks on the job, reality sinks in and the atmosphere closes in around them. Before they know it, they’re out pounding the pavement again in search of yet another job. Learn from their mistakes! With some soul searching, keen observation, and a few focused questions, you can find a comfortable place to house your career. Read more…
If interview questions that ask, “Why did you leave?” or “Why are you leaving?” leave you stuttering for a good answer, here are a few tips.
You were fired
Let’s get honest. Was the workload too high? Was it just not the right work for your skill set? Once you figure out an honest answer that you feel comfortable explaining, craft a brief, concise answer. Avoid expressing any negative feelings about the situation. Instead, take responsibility; explain what you learned and how whatever the problem was, it won’t happen in the future. Read more…
Looking for an incredible, high-tech job? Look no further than these 5 cutting edge IT careers!
The huge amounts of data that dominate the working world create a multitude of career opportunities for someone with an information technology degree. Data must be managed, mined, disseminated and protected, and business sectors around the world (both public and private) are part of the game. While there are many routine IT jobs that are necessary and worthy occupations, the chance to do something unusual and original can be very appealing. Read more…
Learn how to approach your applications and the importance of customizing resumes & cover letters.
You begin your quest for a new job, plopping down in front of your computer to do the application grunt work. Going through job boards, you find countless diverse opportunities. Some pertain to your past experience and others are interesting potentials. After reviewing the list, you have to make an important decision: how should you approach the application process?
When it comes to volume, you want to strike up a strong balance. Too few applications and you limit your opportunities; too many and you needlessly exhaust yourself. The key to sending out effective applications is to create a focused number of customized submissions for relevant positions. Read more…
Job boards are old news. Here are a few tips to finding a job on Facebook.
1. Follow companies you’re interested in working at.
As soon as you click that “like” button, you’ll instantly have access to any updates the company posts. Keep an eye out for those that advertise new opportunities.
Some companies you follow will actually have dedicated career sections on their Facebook pages, through which you can often apply directly to an opportunity.
Finally, liking a company on Facebook will keep you updated on their activities, which could give you an upper hand if you ever do interview with them. Read more…
Distractions can ruin your chances at doing your job search justice, so follow these simple tips and get on the right track to a new job.
We’ve all done it before: interrupted our work flow with trivial distractions. We’ve rechecked Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the 400th time to ensure, without a doubt, that the internet remains and a moment in history hasn’t elapsed without our awareness. We have allowed our minds to wander like a child down the candy aisle, sacrificing productivity for the sweetness of instant gratification, socialization, and the pursuit of Cat videos (even as I typed the words “cat videos,” I was instantly tempted to hunt them down). Read more…
5 Tips for Phone Interviews
The phone screen is an increasingly popular tactic among employers for saving time and screening candidates before committing to a face-to-face interview. However, it’s all too easy to fail a phone interview entirely by accident. While you can’t treat a phone interview the same as an in-person interview, you also can’t treat it lightly. Read more…
Olympic athletes are working hard to earn medals in London during the 2012 Olympics and you can apply their approach to your job search. Go for the gold!
The Olympic Flame has been lit, the London Stadium has resounded with the cheers innumerable spectators, and the 2012 Olympics are off to a running start. Athletes from around the world have invested time into rigorous training and are finally ready to compete for that coveted gold. Thousands of competitors will gather in London for a shot at that top position on the podium.
To many job seekers, this tough competition is all too familiar. In this aggressive job market, open positions pit hundreds of candidates against each other with only one who can secure the golden position. So, take some tips from Olympic athletes and reach for your goal. Read more…
