Job Candidates
Can You Find Your Next Job on Social Media?
Practically every company uses social media as part of its hiring process. If you aren’t using your social media accounts when you’re looking for work you could be missing out on significant opportunities. Some of the popular social media apps that tend to be used for informal social interaction have great built-in job-hunting opportunities…
Why Didn’t You Get the Job? This Could Be Why
It’s never easy to hear that you weren’t the chosen candidate. While you might expect the reason you weren’t chosen for the job to be nothing more than the company finding a candidate with more experience, there are any number of other reasons they might have passed you over. Take a look at some of…
Which Format is Best for Your Resume? Skills Based vs. Traditional
When you’re looking for a job, how you format your resume can have a significant impact on whether you get the job. But deciding whether to use a skills-based or a traditional resume format can be challenging. How do you know which format is best to highlight your experience? Let’s looks at what each format…
Ready for a New Career? Avoid These Excuses!
Job hunting can be intimidating. Getting nervous about trying something new happens to all of us now and then. But don’t let these excuses stop you from pursuing your goals and landing the job of your dreams. Unlucky You might think having a great career takes a certain amount of luck – being in the…
Does a Company Really Keep Your Resume on File?
You found a great job and sent in a carefully customized application. Now the waiting game begins. The good news is you hear back from the hiring manager. The bad news is they aren’t emailing to book an interview. Instead, they’re letting you know you weren’t a fit for this position but “they’ll keep your…
Questions to Expect in an Administrative Assistant Job Interview
Congratulations, you’ve made it through the initial application process, and you’ve booked an interview. You’re one step closer to landing your dream job as an administrative assistant. To help you present your best self, we’ve compiled a list of some questions to expect in an administrative assistant job interview. Time Management As an administrative assistant,…
What Can You Do When Your Co-Worker Is Annoying?
At one time or another, we’ve all experienced the annoying co-worker. You know the one we’re talking about – someone who’s overly chatty, too arrogant or just plain lazy. Even though you’re laid back and easy going, they get under your skin. Ready to climb the walls of your cubicle just to get away from…
Create the Perfect LinkedIn Connection Request
When it comes to building your personal network, nothing compares to LinkedIn for ease and accessibility. But how do you reach out to someone you’ve met only once or twice? Or maybe someone you don’t know at all? Don’t Send A Blank LinkedIn Connection Request When you send a connection request, LinkedIn provides a blank…
Do You Have a Job Search Strategy?
Whether you’re a recent graduate, unexpectedly unemployed, or a mid-level professional exploring new opportunities, looking for a new job is a full-time job. Between scouring job boards, searching job postings, filling out applications, composing customized cover letters and emails, things can get overwhelming. Fast. Keeping track of what you do is critical. And if you…
Become A Web Developer And Meet The Growing Demand
Everyone knows computer occupations have high growth. Yet, there is one that stands out: web developers. These jobs are projected to grow 27% in the next 10 years. This will not only provide vast opportunities to individuals purely interested in an IT related career but those who want to combine these valuable skills with their…
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