Are You Effectively Communicating Your Career Goals to Your Manager?
In past generations, starting your career looked a lot different than it does today. When you entered the workforce, you likely remained at the same company for decades. This was the standard and assumed structure for employment. Workers could discuss their career aspirations, but employers never really feared losing someone
Are Your References Helping or Hurting Your Chances For the Job?
The phrase ‘references available upon request’ was once the popular trend for resumes. It showed employers you had people to speak for you, but let job seekers off the hook of actually having to list anyone. As resumes continue to become more streamlined, employers just assume you have references because
Why You Should Still Apply For That Job…Even if You’re Underqualified!
When you begin looking for a job, you usually have an idea of what kind of position and responsibilities you want in your next position. You read through post after post until suddenly you discover one that matches, minus one small snag – you technically aren’t qualified. It seems
Is A Skills-Based Resume the Right Option for You?
Creating your resume is usually a stressful experience. You want it to be unique and stand out from your competition, be free of errors, and expertly convey your past experience and what you can bring to future employers. Sometimes you have so much experience it becomes challenging to list it
The Best Way to Answer to Why You Left Your Last Job
‘Why did you leave your last job?’ is one of the most stressful questions you can be asked. In some situations, it’s no big deal. A friend wants to know, and you can be as honest as you’d like. When it’s in the interview setting, the pressure to represent yourself
Who Should Proofread Your Resume Before You Send it to Potential Employers?
You spend hours poring over your resume, trying to include every relevant detail. Finally, you send it off and on average, a recruiter will give you a six-second chance. This means a few things for the job seeker – make sure your layout is memorable, concise, and you avoid any