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 all on one page. Perhaps […]
Ask most professionals about the job market and their answers will most likely focus on the grim realities. The workforce is changing, and with that the availability of open positions. Companies are outsourcing and downsizing more, creating a shared anxiety among those currently working and searching. Instead of focusing on everything that might happen […]
In 2018, social media is a part of most of our lives. More than 80 percent of all Americans use the internet, and 58 percent have Facebook accounts. That’s just the numbers for Facebook! Don’t forget about the other sites like Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and more. Because most people use social media, it’s likely […]
After weeks of job searching—filling out job applications, writing cover letters, sending out resumes—you get an interview you are really excited about. That excitement grows as you finish the interview, and you’re sure you’d be an amazing fit with the company and the position. The big question on your mind now is, “What do I […]
There are some jobs you take in order to further your career or to expand your skill set. And then there are some jobs you take just because you need to make ends meet. Not every job will be a good experience. But with the right attitude, every job can prove to be useful and […]
As you near the end of your college experience an eagerly look forward to starting your new career, it’s easy to fall into some of the most common job search traps. After all, the career market is new territory for college grads, and some of the people and situations you may encounter will be terrifying […]
At some point in the application and interviewing process, you may be asked about the reasons why you’ve changed jobs in the past. Whether you’ve experienced job changes due to personal reasons or those that were out of your control, this work history has a tendency to follow you for many years. It can be […]