Reach Out To Your Professional References This Way
Posted on March 30, 2015
carmendorin I can’t tell you how many calls I’ve received asking me to provide a reference for a former colleague. The colleague listed me as one of her professional references, but the phone call from the employer was the first I’d heard of it. Calls like this catch me off guard, and …
How to Give Your Job Search a Good Spring Cleaning
Posted on March 23, 2015
Yastremska It’s that time of year again — time to clean up, clear out, and start fresh. With springtime fast approaching, it’s an ideal time for job seekers to dust off their resumes and take a fresh approach to how they search for jobs. While spring cleaning is in full-effect in our …
How To Be A Successful Freelancer
Posted on March 16, 2015
AntonioGuillem During your long-term job search, taking on freelance projects is a great way to stay afloat as you work toward your career goals. Not only does it pay the bills, but it helps you remain competitive in the job market, through keeping your skills sharp, helping you devel …
5 Reasons You Need To Freelance To Land Your Dream Job
Posted on March 9, 2015
Ocus Focus;BigStock For most job seekers the longer you search for a job the more financial stress you’re under. Not only that, but long employment gaps also raise red flags for hiring managers. So how do you take time to find the right job and stay afloat? If you’ve been on a long jo …
4 Hiring Trends Every Job Seeker Needs to Know
Posted on March 2, 2015
Mark Carrel;BigStock As a career counselor, it’s your job to keep your job seekers up to date on the hiring trends they need to know to land a job. To take advantage of the current job market, inform job seekers about these four important hiring trends:
How to Negotiate the Salary You Want
Posted on February 23, 2015
tatsianama;BigStock Negotiating your salary can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if you’re new to the job market. The good news – most managers are open to a little back and forth. The bad news – they have a lot more practice than most job seekers. If you’re coming close to …
5 Things You Need to Know About Answering Crazy Interview Questions
Posted on February 16, 2015
What’s your spirit animal? If you were the size of a dime, how would you get out of a blender? Are you more of a hunter or a gatherer? mybaitshop;BigStock Hiring managers can ask some pretty crazy interview questions, and, whether you like it or not, you need to answer them if you wan …
Finding a Job: How to Make Your Blog Work for You
Posted on February 9, 2015
travelwitness; BigStock You already know, in order to land your dream job, you need to stand out in all aspects of the job search. Whether you’re looking to impress a hiring manager, connect with people in your industry, or share your knowledge with the world, a personal blog might be …
6 Things You Need to Know to Land a Job in 2015
Posted on February 2, 2015
Tupungato;BigStock In the name of finding a job, job seekers are often instructed to “ignore” poor interviewer experiences, wait to hear back from recruiters or hiring managers, and take the best offer on the table — no questions asked. But over the last few years, the power has slowl …
5 Character Traits You Need to Know About to Find a Job in 2015
Posted on January 26, 2015
mypokcik; BigStock If you are a recent college graduate or have spent any time looking for a job, you know how difficult it can be to figure out exactly what hiring managers are looking for. Even when a job description lays out what skills are necessary to land the position, your pers …