Job search has become more competitive than ever. With the average job posting receiving 250 applications (even more for tech positions), it is important to find ways to help your job application stand out and get noticed. Recruiters are a critical piece of a successful job search … [Read more...] about Best Recruiter Advice to Help Your Job Application Stand Out
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Six Steps to Take Following a Bad Job Interview
We’ve all been there: You didn’t set out to have a bad interview. But somehow, the job interview that held so much hope went off the rails. Now you’ve come out of the interview feeling sweaty, nervous, and likely angry with yourself. Perhaps it was nerves that got the best of you and never … [Read more...] about Six Steps to Take Following a Bad Job Interview
Five Ways To Reengage With A Stale Job
Work can be a grind and the luster of receiving the weekly paycheck fades over time. Add in a pandemic, the battle to prove you can be productive working remotely and annual raises that don’t keep pace with the rate of inflation and the honeymoon is over. If you're unsatisfied, bored or spend … [Read more...] about Five Ways To Reengage With A Stale Job
Easy Strategies for Business and Career Networking Success
Can networking boost your business and career? The answer is, “Yes!” I recently returned home from four days of professional development and networking with colleagues in the career services industry. I confess: I am a total conference geek. I love immersing myself in talking about and sharing … [Read more...] about Easy Strategies for Business and Career Networking Success
Showcase Your Value Instead of Your Age During a Job Search
Ageism is a reality of today’s job search for mature professionals. Discrimination in hiring based on age is illegal, but let’s face it, it’s happening out there, so it is an issue that mature job seekers must be aware of and learn how to strategize against. As the Great Resignation marches … [Read more...] about Showcase Your Value Instead of Your Age During a Job Search
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Professional References
Great professional references can make or break your job search, yet they are often the most overlooked part of an otherwise strong career campaign. Many people assume anyone they have worked with would speak about them in a positive manner, but this is not always the case. Even with the best … [Read more...] about How To Get The Most Out Of Your Professional References