Your resume is an important document in your quest to find new work. So, you want to take all steps to make sure yours is accurate and impressive to a hiring manager! If you’re not sure where to start, don’t feel bad—many people are overwhelmed with the prospect of writing a resume, let alone a great… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Job-Seeker
Your Favorite Music Can Improve Your Productivity
The sound of your favorite music is good for your soul! It can pick up your mood and make you feel energized. But did you know it may even help you work better? Research shows that listening to music on the job can help you improve your productivity, but it’s important that you do it in the… Read More »
Case of the Mondays: Five Ways to Face Monday Like a Pro
It starts to set in around Sunday afternoon—that dreaded feeling that the weekend is quickly drawing to a close and Monday is looming up ahead. And by the time Monday morning rolls around, your dampened mood is in full swing. You feel sluggish, unmotivated, and even sad. You don’t know what to start first, and… Read More »
Go to the Interview Even When You’re Not Looking
If you’re in search of a new job—or even if you aren’t—you may be contacted by a recruiter. It’s possible you’ve decided to work with one as part of your mission to find something new, but recruiters are always working behind the scenes to fill open positions, even if they don’t have a list of… Read More »
Don’t Let Your Coworkers Get You Sick—How to Stay Healthy at Work
As cold and flu season winds down, but COVID-19 still presents a current health challenge—one of the top things on everyone’s mind is how to stay safe and healthy. Though some of our country is working from home, employees such as warehouse and health care employees are still heading into work. To help contain the… Read More »
Maneuvering Your Job Search Through COVID-19
Right now times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days, millions of people found themselves suddenly out of work. Millions more are weeks or even days away from losing their jobs,… Read More »
Job Seeking While Employed? Here’s What You Need to Know
Looking for a new job is a tricky task. If you currently have a job and want a different one, it’s not a good idea to quit your job while looking—because this may leave you unable to pay your bills. But if your current boss finds out you’re in search of something new, this can… Read More »
How a Five-Minute Walk at Work Can Recharge and Improve Your Happiness
It’s important to take regular breaks during your workday. Why? Your mind and body need a chance to recharge before you jump back into work. And when you take your break, it can help to move around a little by taking a quick stroll. With the weather warming up, you may decide to take a… Read More »
How far back should your resume go? Is five years the new standard?
When you’re getting your resume together to apply to a job, one of the biggest and most important sections is your work history. If you’ve been in the working world for a bit, you may find this section stretching further than you feel it should—but you’re quite sure where to trim it. So what can… Read More »
Is a suit necessary for an interview? Or is business casual enough?
When you land a job interview, it’s an exciting time! You’re a step closer to a new job and you want to impress the interviewer. One of the most obvious things to think about is your appearance: what should you wear? The classic attire for an interview is a power suit, but is this still… Read More »