Posts Tagged ‘Career Advice’
The Great Resignation: Common Reasons People Quit
The Covid pandemic has brought about “The Great Resignation” and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in July 2021, that around 4 million people have quit their jobs. This is an unprecedented rate of worker turnover across the globe. Why is this happening? Common Reasons People Quit Their Jobs In many instances, the reasons are…
Read MoreAdding Self-employment Experience to Your Resume
By guest author, Danielle Higley The exact help you need for adding self-employment experience to your new job search endeavors. People often say how scary it is to leave the traditional workforce and pursue a path of self-employment. Few mention the anxiety that comes with doing the reverse—joining or rejoining the workforce after a period…
Read MoreThe Importance of Being Culturally Sensitive When Applying for a Job
by Frankie Wallace, a guest writer Nowadays, most employers understand the importance of being culturally sensitive. It promotes acceptance and inclusion for everyone in the workplace, no matter their background. It creates a safer work environment, makes employees more comfortable, and boosts overall job satisfaction while encouraging collaboration. But, it’s not just employers who should…
Read MoreCommon Career Change Obstacles
Don’t let these common career change obstacles stop you from finding a better career path. If you are considering a career change, there is good news. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost half of Americans will have switched jobs by the end of 2020. There are many reasons why people choose to switch…
Read MoreFour Things Recruiters Don’t Want to See in a Resume
by guest author, Emma Carter Recruiters who review countless resumes can identify various red flags in these documents. However, if you can’t determine which are the bad ones, you may end up hiring the wrong candidate. You need to determine which resume errors to ignore and which will make you look for another candidate. If…
Read MoreHow to Work Your Network When Job Seeking
When you are job seeking you need to know how to work your network. We all know people. These people are your network. You may have a professional network and a personal one. The average person has a network of about 500 people. It’s easy to be discouraged during a job search. You send out dozens…
Read More4 Ways to Impress Potential Employers with Your Education Experience
by Frankie Wallace, Guest Author If you ask people what matters most on their resumes when interviewing for a new position, they will likely assume that it is their job experience. After all, your past positions prove that you have handled this type of work before and that you have met the challenge. But that…
Read MoreJob title not impressive? Here’s what to put on your resume.
Can you change your resume job title? You can, but here are some key things to consider.
Read More4 Things to Add to Your LinkedIn Profile Right Now
You may think you already have a great LinkedIn profile, but there are always little tweaks that can be made to make it even better. You may not know what those tweaks are or how to do them, which is where we come in! In this blog post, we’ll cover four things you should add…
Read MoreMake Your Resume Stand Out With These 3 Things
No matter how qualified you are, if your resume doesn’t stand out and catch the recruiter’s attention it will be sitting in a pile of other resumes. It’s hard to know which resume format is best for you, what the hiring manager wants to see, and how to effectively sell yourself in such a short…
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