Posts Tagged ‘Job Search’
Never Accept a Counter Offer When You Resign
According to a new report by the Conference Board, a New York-based nonprofit research group, roughly half of employed Americans are unhappy at their current job. When you consider how difficult it is for most people to find their true passion, this statistic isn’t hard to believe. Many of the individuals that feel trapped doing a job…
Read MoreInterview Tips for the Experienced Candidate
It makes sense that candidates who are new to the workforce tend to prepare more for interviews than experienced candidates who have seen what the process is like and have an idea of what to expect. However, just because they had a successful interview in the past, doesn’t mean that they can walk in to…
Read MoreWhat Not To Include In Your Résumé
When it comes to writing a résumé, sometimes it’s easy to fall into the trap of making avoidable mistakes. In an effort to go above and beyond, applicants tend to turn away employers with unnecessary and outlandish content. Résumés are essential to your job search because they briefly showcase the qualities and skills that make…
Read MoreFix Those Common Résumé Mistakes
The first step to applying for a job is providing a good quality résumé. Unfortunately, many job applicants do not realize how easy it is to make mistakes when creating their résumé. It’s important to keep in mind that a resume is essentially a 15-second advertisement of yourself. When an employer picks up your résumé…
Read MoreTips for a Job-Landing Cover Letter
When applying for a job, having just a polished resume is not enough to make a solid impression with a hiring manager. The cherry on top of the ultimate job search ice cream sundae is a well-written cover letter attached to your resume. Why a cover letter? Simply put, cover letters give a more in-depth…
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