A great résumé is still one of the most important contributing factors to landing a good job. After all, it Continue reading To Write a Successful Resume, Follow These Do’s and Don’ts
First Day Jitters? How to Make a Smooth Transition
Making a career change is almost as stressful as meeting your significant other’s parents for the first time. Even if you’ve landed your dream job, you’ll encounter your fair share of Continue reading First Day Jitters? How to Make a Smooth Transition
5 expressions to avoid in formal networking situations
Networking is a delicate art. While it’s certainly evolved in the past decade, there are still certain situations (and certain industries) where you must abide by a particular set of strict, unspoken rules. Mess one of these up, and Continue reading 5 expressions to avoid in formal networking situations
9 Effective Ways to Assess Candidates’ Soft Skills
By Lisa Parker
Executive Chairman of Starbucks Howard Schultz once said, “Hiring people is an art, not a science. And resumes cannot tell you whether someone will fit into a company’s culture.” Continue reading 9 Effective Ways to Assess Candidates’ Soft Skills
Applying for entry-level jobs? Do these things to write your cover letter
Landing a job is a challenge for many professionals. Landing a job without any experience can be an even bigger challenge. For a job seeker without any experience, it’s discouraging when you’ve applied for dozens Continue reading Applying for entry-level jobs? Do these things to write your cover letter
Looking to switch careers? Learn these job skills right now
Tech and big data skills are increasingly sought after careers in the workplace—and they could be a boon for you if you’re trying to hop industries or quickly climb the ranks. Continue reading Looking to switch careers? Learn these job skills right now
17 College Majors That Report Higher Underemployment
According to a recently released survey from salary, jobs and career database, PayScale, holders of these bachelors degrees said they felt they were unemployed. Continue reading 17 College Majors That Report Higher Underemployment
I’ve reviewed hundreds of entry-level résumés. Here’s what it takes to get my attention
It’s not uncommon for sought-after entry-level roles to receive hundreds of applications. As a recruiter on the other side of that process, I had to become ruthless in Continue reading I’ve reviewed hundreds of entry-level résumés. Here’s what it takes to get my attention
15 Work Conversations That Could Cost You Your Job
In August 2019, Google issued a new set of community guidelines that banned political discussions at work.
Continue reading 15 Work Conversations That Could Cost You Your Job
3 Changes to The Job Search – Not Counting Technology
By Randy Wooden
Technology has changed our lives in many ways, including how we conduct a job search. I have witnessed a number of recruiting and job coaching changes in my 30+ year career. Most – but not all – involve the use Continue reading 3 Changes to The Job Search – Not Counting Technology
These are the top 4 ways to get to the C-suite
If your goal is to climb the career ladder of success all the way to the top, chances are your path may not be direct. But it can also be Continue reading These are the top 4 ways to get to the C-suite
Answers To 7 Cliché Interview Questions
By Heather Huhman
Throughout your career, you will participate in many, many job interviews. In all of these interviews, you will hear a few questions time and time again: What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Why should we hire you? Even though these questions are incredibly cliché, there’s a reason so many interviewers rely on them. Continue reading Answers To 7 Cliché Interview Questions
