Posts Tagged ‘job hunting’
Fast-Growing Careers for Remote Jobs in 2021
Looking for remote jobs in 2021? Remote jobs are becoming a new way of life in 2021. Many professionals enjoy the freedom of working wherever they want while earning a good income and it is good for the company as well because it lowers overhead and other costs. Related: 10 Best Remote Work Practices To…
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 MoreHow to Respond to a Recruiter Who Contacts You Out of the Blue
Have you ever been stumped by how to respond to a recruiter who pings you without warning? Have you ever suddenly wanted something you never knew you wanted before? Maybe you saw a commercial for a product you can’t live without. Or your friend gets something and now you have to have it too. This…
Read MoreWhen You Should Turn Down a Job Offer
Is this Job Offer the Right One? All the hard job searching and interviewing work paid off and you received job offer. How do you know if it’s a good offer? Or even the one you have been waiting for? Trust Your Gut with any Job Offer If you aren’t jumping up and down and…
Read MoreHow to Conquer Job Hunting Apathy Today
by Pierre G. Daunic, Ph.D. Has Your Job Hunting Got You Down? Jack, downsized from his last job, was frozen in a place called Job Hunting Apathy. Had been for months now. Jack knew he had to get moving, had to find a job, but … just couldn’t seem to get his act together. Oh,…
Read More5 Types of Recruiters: Which One Do YOU Need?
Are you considering working with a recruiter? If you are looking for a new job (or even thinking about it), chances are you’ve been contacted by several recruiters. Do you know the difference between the types of recruiters reaching out to you? Choosing whether to work with a recruiter at all is the first step…
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