5 Efficiency Tips for Online Job Hunting

by Guest Author, Miles Oliver Finding a job online makes the process easy. You can specify what you’re looking for, read descriptions quickly, and apply within minutes. However, the convenience of online job hunting is often what makes it overwhelming, too. With so many job postings online, don’t allow yourself to fall into the tedious…

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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…

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How to Use Instagram in Your Job Search

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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,…

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5 Things That Will Slow Your Job Search

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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…

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Summer Job Search: Now is a Great Time to Start a New Job

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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…

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Infographic Resume: A Creative Way to Present Your Credentials

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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…

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What to Do When You’ve Been Laid Off

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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.…

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When You Should Turn Down a Job Offer

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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…

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How to Conquer Job Hunting Apathy Today

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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,…

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