Generation Z: What They Want from Your Employer Brand
Posted on January 7, 2019
Chances are you’ve spent the last decade trying to get to know and understand millennials. This generation is unlike any other and it has taken much longer to figure out their priorities and professional needs. This has likely forced you to rethink your employer brand and present it i …
Not Qualified for Your Dream Job? Why You Should Apply Anyway
Posted on December 24, 2018
Whether you are a recent college graduate or simply looking to find a new job, no one really enjoys the job search. Even when the opportunity pops up to apply to your dream job, there’s still some reluctance. The truth is, no one wants to face the question, “What am I actually qualifi …
How to Keep Jobs Seekers Focused During the Holidays
Posted on December 10, 2018
You see it every year. Students are right on track with their job search, but then they go home for the holidays. They’re torn between family events, shopping, and catching up with their old friends. Then your job seekers return to school stressed out because they’ve fallen behind in …
Breaking Into a Competitive Industry: What Job Seekers Need to Know
Posted on November 26, 2018
Healthcare. Technology. Startups, in general. There are some industries where the competition to be the top company is insanely high. These organizations move at an exciting pace and are at the forefront of trends that are changing the world. Because of this, working for these compani …
3 Hiring Trends that Prove It’s a Great Time to Be a Job Seeker
Posted on November 12, 2018
Every year, the hiring process evolves. Organizations prioritize finding different traits and skills in candidates. There are new technologies that job seekers need to be familiar with to stand out. Changes in the economy and workforce shift how much power job seekers have in their jo …
3 Ways to Improve Employee Retention in the Age of Passive Job Seekers
Posted on October 29, 2018
Let’s be honest: this is not a good time for employee retention. In fact, a report from the Labor Department found that 3.3 million people willingly left their job in May of this year. That’s the highest percentage of employees to quit since April 2001. For companies that are already …
How to Take Advantage of Low Unemployment as a Job Seeker
Posted on October 15, 2018
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash It’s an exciting time to be a job seeker. The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found the unemployment rate stands at just 3.9 percent. This means employers who are looking for great talent don’t have as many options. If you’ve been thinking …
3 Steps to Determining if a Job Seeker Is Truly Interested in Their Career
Posted on October 1, 2018
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4 Things to Consider Before Switching College Majors
Posted on September 17, 2018
Photo by sergio souza on Unsplash Within three years of initial enrollment, about 30 percent of undergraduates in associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs who declared a major had changed it at least once, according to a study by the U.S. Department of Education. The same study foun …
Facing Unemployment: Managing a Full-Time Job Search With a Full-Time Career
Posted on September 3, 2018
pixabay Search for the perfect job, write application materials, attach resume, network, and repeat. The job search process is long and tedious. To do it well, one application can take hours from start to finish — and that’s after you’ve found the perfect listing. It truly is a full-t …