Career Advice
The Best Job Boards You Haven’t Been Using
While established job boards like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and Zip Recruiter have dominated the market in recent years, there are a growing number of newer and niche job boards gaining traction with job seekers seeking more specialized roles or unique career opportunities. These emerging job boards offer specialized features and cater to specific industries, work…
What’s the Best Day of the Week to Apply for a Job?
A recurring question among job seekers is whether it makes any difference what day of the week they apply for a job. Do certain days improve the odds of an application or resume being noticed by a hiring manager, human resources team, or talent recruiter? This is a good and valid question. In today’s competitive…
Master Any Interview With These Tips
So You’ve Got an Interview — Now What? Let’s be real: job searching can be tough. Sending out application after application, not hearing back, questioning if your resume is even getting seen… it can wear you down. But all it takes is one yes. And if you’ve landed an interview, that is your yes. Take…
3 Industries Experiencing Skills Gaps
A skills gap happens when the demand for qualified professionals outweighs the supply of candidates with the technical skills to fill those job openings. In other words, companies are hiring, but there simply aren’t enough skilled workers available to step in. These gaps can emerge for a variety of reasons. Industries evolve, after all, and…
5 High Paying Jobs in the Insurance Industry
With February being Insurance Careers Month, and with the month coming to a close, we wanted to share some insights on job opportunities in the insurance space. The insurance industry is growing and evolving each year, and today’s insurance landscape is more dynamic than ever. Driven by innovation and an ever-growing need for risk management solutions,…
The Hidden Job Market: How to Land Jobs That Aren’t Posted Online
Did you know that up to 80% of job openings are never publicly advertised? Many roles are filled through networking, internal promotions, or direct referrals – long before they reach job boards (if at all). If you’re relying solely on using online applications in your job search, you could be missing out on a…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: How Leaders Can Empower Change
Every year since 2015, February 11 has served as a powerful global reminder of the achievements of women and girls in science, as well as the challenges they continue to face due to gender stereotypes. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is more than a celebration – it’s an opportunity to reflect…
6 Strategies to Create Love for Your Work
What are you grateful for? For many of us, including me, the first thing that comes to mind is family. But what about your career – the home that is also a huge part of your life? Loving your job can make a big difference in your happiness and well-being. After all… People who enjoy…
How Storytelling Can Get You Hired Faster: Podcast with Simón de Swaan and John Carpenter
Land your dream job by mastering the art of storytelling in your resume, interviews, and online presence. In this podcast, Senior Recruiting Partner, Simón de Swaan, connects with John Carpenter to explain how he redefines recruitment by building connections. Listen to this podcast to learn how you can use storytelling to craft your resume, share…
Travel Jobs That Pay Well
Jobs that require a lot of travel can be attractive and advantageous to many people, providing a way to experience new places while being paid, and in many cases, enjoy greater earning potential and higher average salaries than other career choices. Are you at a place in your life or career where you’re ready to…
