How to Handle the High Expectations of College Grads
Posted on August 15, 2016
(This post was updated on 6/22/2020) College graduates are quickly learning the high expectations for their first job out of college aren’t exactly going to be met the way they pictured. There are many perks they hope to find at their first job that end up missing. It’s important for …
How to Find Confidence in a Job Interview
Posted on August 8, 2016
Even for those who have natural confidence skills, job interviews are stressful. Having the ability to walk into an interviewer’s office feeling confident about who you are and why you’re right for this position is hard enough. But what happens when those unexpected confidence blows h …
3 Of The Ways Jobs Hurt Employee Health
Posted on August 1, 2016
pixabay There are a lot of factors you must consider when looking for a new job. The salary, location, opportunities for the future, and more play into whether a position and company are right for you. But what about your health? The truth of the matter is that even jobs we don’t cons …
This Is How You Get An Employee Referral
Posted on July 25, 2016
It’s time to spice up your job-hunting strategy. You know the external routes to getting hired by heart: CareerBuilder, LinkedIn, Indeed, and all the other search engines and job boards out there. But that ignores one very effective method to use in the job search: the employee referr …
All You Need To Know About Sustainability And Employer Branding
Posted on July 18, 2016
(This post was updated on 7/6/2020) Going green. It’s a topic many people are concerned about nowadays. With so many people working remotely this year, we’ve had even more time to consider our environmental impact in both our home and work lives. So, how can we carry that mentality in …
When It Comes to Resume Writing, You Need to Avoid These Words
Posted on July 11, 2016
You spend hours crafting the perfect resume for each job you apply for. Careful thought goes into the words you choose to show that you are a professional and the right person for the position. But then you never hear back from employers. Does this sound familiar? Chances are, you mig …
5 Of The Most Amazing Employee Benefits Ever
Posted on July 5, 2016
pixabay There’s great news for job seekers: employers want to hire you! And in order to peak your interest about their company, many employers are starting to offer some creative and awesome benefit packages. A 2016 Society of Human Resource Management survey found that between 2015 a …
This Is How You Can Use Your Smartphone on the Job Search
Posted on June 27, 2016
kaboompics In today’s interconnected world, the majority of professionals are increasingly using technology in the office, but there is debate over the impact of smartphones in the workplace. A recent CareerBuilder study found eight out of 10 workers have smartphones, and 82 percent o …
How Job-Hopping Will Make You A Better Employee
Posted on June 20, 2016
Over the years, job-hopping amongst young employees has been associated with laziness and a lack of drive and commitment — all negative traits employees want nothing to do with. When done strategically, however, job-hopping is more beneficial for a long, prosperous career than once th …
4 Expert Ways You Can Help College Graduates Get Hired
Posted on June 13, 2016
Pixabay As a career counselor who helps college-aged individuals navigate jobs and internships, you know the importance of gaining relevant experience before graduation. But did you know the class of 2016 and other recent college graduates are having difficulties putting those experie …