Posts Tagged ‘Job Search’
6 Important Things to Do Your First Day at a New Job
Starting a new job can be nerve-wracking. First impressions count for so much and can stick with you for a long time. You’ve worked hard to land a great job, so make sure you put your best foot forward by following these tips: Be early and stay late. Arriving early is always an excellent way…
Read MoreWhat Not to Put on Your Resume
How do I create a resume that positively catches a hiring manager’s attention? And how much information is too much? We live in an era of oversharing on social media via Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Tik Tok…the list of options goes on. So, for some candidates looking for work, it stands to reason that they might…
Read MoreUse the Law of Attraction to Get a Job
When The Secret came out in 2006, it became all the rage and sold 30 million copies by 2009. While Oprah Winfrey was a proponent of the book and an article in Good Housekeeping reported overall favorable results of a month-long experiment, the book took some hard knocks by critics of the promotion of positive…
Read MoreStress Relief in Uncertain Times
In these days of extreme uncertainty and too much anxiety, there needs to be a way to cope with the day-to-day grind. If you do not feel like going on a walk, meditating, or journaling, other productive options exist for stress relief. Life does not always have to be so serious, so take the time…
Read MoreTransparent Communication Is the Key to Networking & Building Relationships
“I’ll send you my updated resume.” “You’ll be hearing from us soon.” “I’ve enjoyed our conversation — I’ll be in touch for a final interview.” Whether you are a candidate seeking a new position or a hiring manager searching for the perfect fit, you have undoubtedly been on the receiving end of one of these…
Read MoreUnderstanding the 7 Finer Points of Job Hunting
Job hunting for a new position can be like a full-time job if done right. It’s also fraught with potential pitfalls. It’s easy to make a misstep, which can impact the future of your career. The world is now digital, and everything about you is available to employers, including your social media presence and prior…
Read MoreThe Value in Adjusting Your Job Search Expectations
The Coronavirus pandemic can be viewed in two ways: either as the worst thing that has happened to us or as a great opening. For those seeking an opportunity, this period can be a time to reinvent themselves or to learn a new skill. This is a great moment to assess one’s priorities and focus…
Read More5 Things to Remove From Your Resume
The key to getting a job is your resume, it’s as simple as that. It’s your resume that gets you past the 10 second initial fit test. It’s your resume that gives you speaking points during your in person interview, allowing you to easily identify skills you’ve developed in past jobs and explain how they align with the position’s qualifications.…
Read More5 Questions NOT To Ask During An Interview
A majority of candidates walk into an interview dressed professionally, with extra copies of their resume, and pre-rehearsed answers to questions the interviewer is likely to ask them. However, what many individuals fail to prepare for is the portion at the end of an interview when the interviewer asks, “What questions do you have for me?” This piece of the interview…
Read MoreThe Unspoken Character Test
When preparing for an interview many of us compile a list of questions to ask the interviewer, we go over our resume to identify skills applicable to the position, and we even go as far as to lay out our outfit the night before. But sometimes that’s just not enough, and no matter how aligned…
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