Distance Yourself From the Competition With These 5 Strategies
Posted on December 15, 2014
You prepared your resume. Invested in a closet full of professional clothing. Brushed up on your interview skills. But you still feel like one in a large crowd of other job seekers. How do you stand out from the competition and distance yourself from all of the other job seekers out t …
How To Survive a Panel Interview
Posted on December 8, 2014
Dean Drobot; BigStock Congratulations! You successfully applied for a job and landed an interview. There’s only one catch — it’s a panel interview. Instead of one person conducting the interview, there will be multiple people, sometimes as many as four or five. As a job seeker, interv …
Thanksgiving Traditions to Utilize in Your Job Search
Posted on November 24, 2014
aispl; BigStock Thanksgiving is famous for its traditions- family, food, and of course, football. While the holiday may not seem to have much to do with job searching, in fact there are many parallels to be found between the traditional aspects of Thanksgiving and job searching. Check …
4 Elements of Career Management You Forgot
Posted on November 17, 2014
kentoh; BigStock Searching for a job can be an exhausting task. Trying to prepare a resume, keep your network fresh, and stay current with your interview skills can be overwhelming. And to make matters worse, career management is about more than just finding a job; it’s about keeping …
5 Things To Never Do During A Job Interview
Posted on November 10, 2014
Image: aastock; BigStock Many applicants, despite stellar resumes and cover letters, fail to make it past the interview stage. Often, this is due to little mistakes during the interview that leave a big impression. Here are five things never to do during a job interview:
Use This, Not That: Resume Power Words
Posted on November 3, 2014
It’s time to find a job. You’ve dusted off your job search profile, but how is your resume? Image: AndreyPopov; BigStock The key to a stand-out resume is phrasing. Your experience and skills are important, but don’t just list your experiences, describe them. Use bullet points to elabo …
10 Clothing Staples to Have in Your Professional Wardrobe
Posted on October 27, 2014
Image: sharpshutter; BigStock Dressing professionally can be a challenge, especially for individuals who are just starting out. (Have the clothes but need a job? Check out our job search checklist.) And with changing standards for what professional dress means, it’s becoming even more …
3 Hidden Factors That Affect the Hiring Process
Posted on October 20, 2014
Image Courtesy of Sergey Nivens; BigStock You’ve recently graduated from college. You’re ready for a change. Or maybe you’re reentering the workforce after time spent away. At any rate, it’s time to find a job. The question is, how long should you expect the process to take? From find …
Ways To Boost Your Job Search With SEO
Posted on October 13, 2014
Image Courtesy of VLADGRIN You’ve heard of SEO or search engine optimization — but it’s a strategy only webmasters and marketers use…right? Actually, as a job seeker, you can take these tricks marketers use to bring their products to the top of the rankings and apply them to help mark …
10 Ways To Shake The Dust Off Your Empty Job Search Profile
Posted on October 6, 2014
Image Courtesy of Vac You’re on LinkedIn, you’re on all the major job search sites, you’re scouring through job posts like crazy. You’re messaging employers, but only hearing back from a few saying they already have other candidates in mind. What are you doing wrong? Probably nothing. …