You Need To Be Tracking Your Accomplishments Now
Posted on April 20, 2015
You’re scrambling through old work samples, trying to remember all of those milestones you reached last October. Let me guess, you’re about to embark on the job search again. It’s been awhile since you’ve been in-between careers. You might have to shake the dust off your old resume. A …
Hopefully This Is What Employers See When They Google You
Posted on April 13, 2015
If you’re on the job hunt right now, it’s likely your name has been Googled at least a few times by employers eager to know more about you. graphic photo In fact, nearly half of employers use Google and other search engines to research candidates, according to a 2013 CareerBuilder stu …
Here’s How To Ensure Your Job Search Will Fail
Posted on April 6, 2015
You’ve been sending out dozens of applications for weeks, but still have heard nothing. Unfortunately, that’s pretty common. In fact, 75 percent of job seekers who applied to jobs didn’t hear back from employers, according to data from CareerBuilder’s 2013 survey. dolgachov Even so, y …
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 …
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 …