Val Matta

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4 Job Search Tips You Need to Stop Telling Job Seekers

Posted on January 18, 2016

As the experts job seekers turn to during the job search, we all have go-to pieces of advice we dish out when they need support. But with so many changes happening in the way people find jobs, are some of our traditional job search tips becoming outdated? Just as we no longer encourag …

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All You Need To Know About Beating The Winter Job Search Blues

Posted on January 11, 2016

pexels For many of us, winter weather can have a nasty effect on our mood. It’s cold and gray outside, and you’re struggling with ways to stay motivated while looking for a job. You’ll take any job search tips you can to keep hope alive. Well, here’s something that’ll warm your heart: …

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4 Job Search Tips You’ll Need in the New Year

Posted on January 4, 2016

aslysun; Bigstock 2016 is officially here. While potentially your life isn’t radically different from last year at this point, you can definitely expect some changes to the job search this year. We’ve already looked at how the job market is expected to change this year. Now let’s take …

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This Is What You Need To Do To Keep Your Job Search Resolution

Posted on December 28, 2015

vesnacvorovic;Bigstock The new year is just around the corner, which means it’s time for every job seeker’s favorite time of the year: making a New Year’s resolution! Of course, as many people know, making the resolution is the easy part. Achieving the goal is a completely different s …

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All You Need to Know About the Soft Skills Employers Want

Posted on December 21, 2015

You spend a lot of time and energy crafting the perfect resume to showcase your experiences and professional skills. But do you mention your ability to build effective relationships? Believe it or not, soft skills are important to employers across all industries. Soft skills are perso …

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Here’s How To Damage Your Career Telling These 4 Lies

Posted on December 14, 2015

cartoon resource; Bigstock Believe it or not, most of us are guilty of not telling the whole truth — beginning from our job search and carrying over into the workplace — but lying to your current or a potential employer is a risky road to go down. You might find a job opening that fit …

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4 Job Market Trends For The New Year You Need To Know About

Posted on December 7, 2015

Lichtmeister;Bigstock The year is coming to a close, but the future’s looking bright for job seekers. The 2015 Jobvite Recruiter Nation Survey revealed that more than a quarter of companies expect to hire 100+ people over the next 12 months. But, that’s not the only job market trend w …

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5 Reasons Money Isn’t The Most Important Thing About Work

Posted on November 30, 2015

Rawpixel.com; Bigstock Imagine that you have a choice between two great jobs. You’re excited by the challenging work the first position offers and got a good vibe from the co-workers you met during the interview process. It has respectable perks like paid vacation and dental insurance …

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This Is How You Think Like A Recruiter

Posted on November 23, 2015

Rawpixel.com; Bigstock What draws a recruiter to a particular candidate instead of you? Knowing how recruiters’ minds work can help you show them that you’re the exact employee they’re looking for. Unfortunately, most job seekers aren’t mind-readers. But if you look at some new trends …

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4 Things You Need To Think About Before Accepting A Job

Posted on November 9, 2015

ronstik There are a lot of factors for you to consider when you’re looking for a new job. Everything from the job description to the location to the salary affect whether or not a position is right for you. But there are many other characteristics that influence job satisfaction, in t …

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