Job Seekers
What Are the Top Skills Today’s Employers Look For?
With so many job candidates – and so little time for HR managers, recruiters and hiring managers to weed out candidates – your resume must stand out from the crowd. One of the best ways is to highlight your most marketable skills on your resume and cover letter so employers can quickly see what you…
5 Things to Avoid When Starting a New Job
Starting a new job is exciting, no matter how much professional experience you may have. But it can also be stressful, and the first few weeks at your new firm can make or break how your boss and co-workers perceive your skills, personality fit and ability to do the job. If you’re not fitting into…
How Can You Guarantee A Successful First Week At Your New Job
Starting a new job is exciting, but settling in during your first week can be challenging. It’s a new environment, new people, a new routine, and a whole new team. Your success in these early days is about balance: You want to make the right first impressions, but you don’t want to be pushy. And,…
Don’t Make This Common Mistake Before Your Next Interview
A job candidate’s biggest mistake is not being fully prepared for an interview. Interviewing is a skill in and of itself – and like any skill, practice and preparation make perfect. Follow these tips to wow your interviewers and demonstrate your interest, passion, knowledge and unique qualifications: Research the organization. Learn as much as you…
These Are the Transferable Skills Employers Are Looking For
Looking for a new job? Transferable skills (also known as “soft skills”) are a good way to make yourself more marketable for an open job. Most candidates you’ll be up against will have the basic qualification, such as education and certifications. But transferable skills are those that can be applied from job to job and…
Choose the Job Type that Works Best for You
When you’re looking for a new job, you want to be sure to make the right choice. Getting stuck with a job you don’t like is frustrating, not to mention it’s time-consuming when you decide you’ve made the wrong choice and you’re back to square one. So, if you’re going to invest the time to…
Do You Know How to Show a Prospective Employer Your Value?
When you’re up against the competition for an interview, one of the best ways to set yourself apart is to show the value you can offer an employer. After all, your potential employer wants to know how you can help the company, proving you’re the best candidate to bring on board. You want to paint…
What Should You Know About a Potential Employer Before Your First Interview?
Have an upcoming interview? One of the most important things you can do is research the company. First, it will help you understand if you actually want to work for them. Second, it will give you an idea of questions to ask during your interview to help you make your decision (if you’re offered the…
Why You Should Consider a Temp-To-Hire Position
The hiring process can take a long time! From reviewing job postings, to applying, and then interviewing, you’ve already invested plenty of hours. But then consider everything that has to happen on the employer’s end—they need to review their notes, compare candidates, possibly conduct follow-up interviews, make selections and extend offers. Altogether, the hiring process…
How To Find a Great Job in the Tri-State Area
Good news if you’re looking around for a new job: many employers are currently hiring! The pandemic led to many people deciding to leave their jobs, and this has left openings and opportunities, depending on your industry. But what if you’re not sure where to begin looking? In the Illinois, Missouri and Iowa Tri-State region,…
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