Though it sounds simple, this question can make many interviewees sweat. You may wonder what a hiring manager or employer is looking for and how you can answer this question in the right way. What you need to remember is that even though you may feel the urge to give your life story, an employer… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Job-Seeker
Four Common Traits of Employees Who Get Promoted
You may be wondering what you can do to get promoted. If you’re looking to advance in your job, you can take steps to develop the qualities that employers look for when promoting staff. If you have these common traits when an advanced position opens up at your company, it’s much easier to promote from… Read More »
Impress and Stand Out | Proving You’re “The One” During an Interview
If you’re interviewing for a job opportunity, the best and most important thing you can do is stand out from the pack (in a good way, of course). Most likely, many if not all of the applicants will have the same qualifications as you, so you’ll need to make yourself shine brighter than all the… Read More »
Four Online Courses to Better Your Career and Advance Your Skillset
Knowledge is power. When you take steps to expand your skill set, you can become more valuable on the job. The good news is, you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to learn new things—through the Internet, you have a wide variety of information, and online courses, available at your fingertips. Still, it can… Read More »
Four Soft Skills that You Need to Become a Star
Are you currently working on your resume or do you want to enhance your job performance? You can do both by developing certain “soft skills”—general skills that can help you in any job and any field. Soft skills allow you to do your job to the best of your ability and work well with others.… Read More »
How Recruiters Read Your Resume
A recruiter is a valuable partner in your job search. He or she will act as your job coach, helping you to polish your job-seeking skills. After a quick scan of your resume, your recruiter will gain a better idea of who you are and what you’re all about. But you can make some important… Read More »
Common Resume Mistakes We are Still Seeing on Resumes
Employers and hiring managers don’t have time for less-than-perfect resumes. Imagine you’re an employer sifting through a stack of applicants. Depending on how competitive the position and how many resumes you’ve received, you’re likely to discount a candidate whose resume has errors. Don’t become a simple speedbump on an employer’s hiring pathway—instead, help your resume… Read More »
Building a Top Tier Resume Starts with Understanding Your Strengths
Your resume should showcase what you’re all about and what you can offer an employer. You should include all the ways that you’re uniquely qualified for a job opportunity, including all of your skills, experience and strengths. Think about what you’ve achieved throughout your past job experiences and then consider how you can benefit your… Read More »
How to Proceed When You Don’t Get a Call Back for a Second Interview
Congratulations on landing a job interview! That means you’re one step closer to being hired. However, if you thought your interview went well, but you haven’t been contacted by the hiring manager, you can take action to follow up. After all, you took the time to prepare for your interview. It’s only fair to let… Read More »
Fire Up Your Job Search with These Tips!
Are you looking for a new job? Whether you’re recently graduated, feel like you’re in a slump with your current job, or have been recently laid off, sometimes it can be tough to know where to start. But not to worry. You can take a few key steps to help jumpstart your job search and… Read More »
