Posts Tagged ‘Find a Job’
How to answer, “Why do you want to leave your current job?”
When you are interviewing, how do you answer those more difficult questions like, “Why do you want to leave your current job?” You can be strategic, thoughtful, and positive with these difficult questions. It is an opportunity to show your skills and ability to frame your experiences in a forward-moving manner. Why Do Employers Ask…
Read MoreHow to Use Instagram in Your Job Search
Have you added Instagram as a tool for your job search? Our online presence is important in a solid job-hunting plan. In-person networking can be difficult during the pandemic. This means that it’s vital to align all your social media profiles with your job search. Companies are increasingly using Instagram to present their own brand,…
Read More5 Things That Will Slow Your Job Search
Don’t slow your job search down by making these five common mistakes. Any of these errors can hamstring your career strategy. If you’re making more than one of these mistakes, watch out for slow traffic ahead. 1) Not Networking Enough You can’t get hired if you can’t get seen. It’s crucial to up your game…
Read MoreSummer Job Search: Now is a Great Time to Start a New Job
Maybe your first thoughts about summer aren’t that it’s a great time to focus on your job search. Maybe you’re thinking of a trip to a secluded cabin, or some time at the beach. Don’t forget your job search while you’re at it. Everyone else is going to be thinking those same thoughts. That means…
Read MoreInfographic Resume: A Creative Way to Present Your Credentials
How do you stand out from the crowd when the world is mostly online? An infographic resume is one answer. Adding An Infographic Attitude Information noise is increasing every day. We don’t read, we scan. You can counteract this overwhelm by creating an infographic resume. Typically, recruiters only take 7 seconds to look at a…
Read MoreWhat to Do When You’ve Been Laid Off
So you’ve been laid off. This can cause a cascade of emotions and stress for anyone. However, it’s important to keep a level head and stay focused on your goals, taking conscientious and regular action to get hired. Here’s some ideas to maximize your ability to succeed. Go Public With Your Job Search Tell everyone.…
Read MoreHave you Updated your Facebook Profile for a Job Search?
You’re out there looking for your perfect job. You know what you want and what your skills are. You’ve updated your resume but have you updated your Facebook profile? Even if you use LinkedIn as your primary business profile, you need to make sure your Facebook profile is professional. Facebook is pervasive in our modern…
Read MoreWhen is the right time to hire a career developer?
What exactly is a career developer? How can they help your with your job search? So, you have worked hard and studied harder but you feel your career is going nowhere quickly. You spend weeks applying for various positions related to your field but you can never seem to break through with your goals. If…
Read MoreAre These Mistakes Killing Your Employment Chances?
Are you trying to change your employment status? Get hired? Advance your career? Change jobs? Keep reading… Here’s How To Avoid Them Statistics by Glassdoor revealed that on average, each corporate job offer attracted 250 resumes. Of those candidates, 4 to 6 were called for an interview, and only 1 got the job. These statistics…
Read More6 Reasons Why Bar Tending Prepares You for a Career in Sales
Is your service job building the skills you will need for a successful career in sales? The debate is right here in front of us: whether or not working in the service industry is a good idea. Many believe that such experience must be gained at least once in a person’s life, and they are…
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